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Frank Stronach is known for being a demanding, profit-driven businessman, which doesn't exactly conjure images of compassion or warmth. But there's obviously a soft side to the owner, breeder and racetrack operator buried somewhere beneath the tough veneer. He is someone who... Read More

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The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) announced today Frank Stronach the recipient of its ‘Earle I. Mack Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Champion Award’ for his dedication to improving the welfare and safety of Thoroughbred horses during and after their racing... Read More

Stronach Creates Santa Anita Retirement Program Equines Offered Rehab Retraining Adoption  Image

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 13, 2011)—Santa Anita Park announced on Tuesday that MI Developments Chairman Frank Stronach, a Thoroughbred industry leader in the retraining and rehabilitation of Thoroughbred racehorses, will oversee the... Read More

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‘SANTA ANITA UNCORKED’ SET FOR MARCH 25, GREAT RACE PLACE TO HOST WINERIES & RESTAURANTS

ARCADIA, Calif. (March 8, 2012)—Santa Anita Park will present its fifth annual “Santa Anita Uncorked” wine and... Read More

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FLORIDA DERBY FESTIVAL TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITIES

Golf & Poker Tournaments Part of Week-Long Festivities
Events Kick-off March 25 with Jockey’s Race to the Bar
Kiss Country Pop-Up... Read More

Success Stories

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Rocking Bird, A.K.A. "The Bird" is now enjoying his new life training to be a fine event horse. He has taken very well to his new life and gets a steady supply of scotch mints to keep his breath fresh.

Mongolia - Adopted November 2007  Image

Mongolia (aka The Goose) joined my family at the end of November. He is a big sweetheart, and has been no trouble at all. I am very excited about building a wonderful relationship with Goose. I love his kind and playful personality. I plan to slowly develop his natural athletic build and see... Read More

Update Stories

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Mega heart off to the prom with his new owner Britney!!

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Update on Golden Mustang (aka Dublin's Finest)Golden Mustang (Dublin) went to his FIRST show this weekend - The Dressage Bronze show at Bluestar."He was an absolute angel, and tried his little heart out. We came 6th out of 9 in our first class with a 59% and we came 2nd out... Read More

User Stories

Maximus King with his new owner and her wonderful family including her husband who was severely injured in the war and will be riding Max also, they live in Palm City.Max was trained by Kathy Ritvo and came to our program last year with a bowed tendon.

Hi Barbi, I wanted to send you an updated picture of my mare Doff (AKA, Epic Dream). We're still at Hidden Acres with Suzee Norris. Dream is an absolute sweetheart and we (my daughter and I) love her so much. I can't imagine life without her. Everyone loves her at the barn.Thank-you for all that... Read More