Standardbred horses retiring from racing face a high risk of displacement, auction, and slaughter due to limited public understanding of their versatility beyond driving careers. While national organizations work to rehome retired racehorses, a significant gap remains for under-saddle retraining and visible public demonstration. Without proactive intervention, many Standardbreds enter low-end auctions where their outcomes are uncertain.

Grace Beyond The Track addresses this gap by combining rescue, retraining, and prevention through a lifetime-backed model that ensures horses never enter auction or slaughter pipelines.

Core Funding Needs

Training

• Professional retraining off the track

• Cross-training English & Western

• Show preparation

Showing & Public Proof

• Entry fees

• Hauling

• Tack & attire

• Exposure events (fairs, exhibitions)

Horse Care

• Feed & Supplements

• Vet & Farrier

• Bodywork

• Insurance

Startup & Growth

• Equipment

• Marketing & Outreach

• Program Materials

• Facility Upgrades

Through donations, Grace Beyond The Track can fund the core needs Standardbred horses need to succeed from race horse to under-saddle life .

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, we are a Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. We will provide the appropriate tax documents at the end of each year.

  • 10% of all donations will go to the Standardbred Retirement Foundation, with the remaining donations going toward our Core Funding Needs.

  • We will be offering many opportunities to get involved. We will be asking for volunteers to help train, feed, and maintain our horses.

  • Yes, we offer in-kind donations, either one time or recurring.

  • We will have a section on our website that will feature donations in honor of someone.