Mandy Minger Thomas

HISA Equine Recovery Foundation (HERF) Executive Director

[Mandy Minger Thomas @mandyminger1]

Honored to oversee HISA’s Equine Recovery Foundation (HERF) which exists to provide a safety net when a racehorse suffers a career-ending but treatable injury. Thank you to @LightUpRacing for this fabulous video!

Please reach out with any questions.

[LightUpRacing @LightUpRacing]

Ryan’s story in the HERF program is a prime example of what we can accomplish when we work together 🤝

Special thanks to the donated resources from:
@roodandriddle
@DenaliStud
@newvocations

To learn more about the Empty Stall Challenge, visit https://t.co/8DMN56hAcg ❤️

[New Vocations @NewVocations]

Our Open Barn & BBQ silent auction is open for bidding, and YOU win a Triple Crown photo collage of a horse that will forever go down in history as the 2015 Triple Crown winner- American Pharoah! This unique collage contains signed race photos from his jockey, Victor Espinoza, tickets to his winning races and programs from all three legs of Triple Crown. Fantastic photos of American Pharoah crossing the wire as he makes history. This is a one-of-a-kind piece that measures 41" x 31" and is professionally framed. A wonderful addition to your home or office!

**Exceptions**
This piece is large and heavy, bidder will need to pay shipping costs if not local. KY Derby Program is a bit loose in its mat, but it does not affect the presentation of the artwork.

Bidding closes Thursday, April 23rd at 8:30 PM. If you would like to see any of the items in person, we invite you to join us at our Open Barn & BBQ at our Lexington, KY facility on April 23rd from 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM. The good news? The event is FREE! Enjoy live demonstrations, meet our adoptable horses, listen to live music, explore food truck offerings, and MORE!

👉RSVP here: https://t.co/T7jk2zrCKj…
👉BID on items here: https://t.co/T7jk2zrCKj…

#NewVocations #OpenBarnBBQ #RacehorseAdoption #RetiredRacehorse #ThoroughbredAftercare #KentuckyThreeDayEvent #LexingtonKY #HorseLovers #EquestrianLife #AdoptDontShop #SilentAuction #HorseEvent #BBQNight #InstaHorse #SilentAuction #TripleCrown #AmericanPharoah #2015TripleCrown

[Griffin Johnson @lmgriffjohnson]

I would like to interrupt the division in the racing industry right now with something we all can agree on- thoroughbred aftercare 🐎

Everyone meet MR. BIT, our newest 3 years old rescue. He has 15 starts with $31,900 in earnings. He was a horse that gave everything he had, every single time.

On his last race, he was eased after collapsing due to an abnormal heartbeat.

Now under HERF’s care, he’s getting time to rest, heal, and just be a horse again.. closely monitored and surrounded by a team of people who believe in his second chances.

And soon, he’ll begin a new chapter helping veterans and first responders heal.

It’s ALWAYS about the horses & ALWAYS will be. You can find our new website https://t.co/mUcBN2aQRw 🐎❤️

[Mandy Minger Thomas @mandyminger1]

Just wow. TRUE story! 🇺🇸 ❤️

[🇺🇸Steve2A🇺🇸God🇺🇸Family🇺🇸Country🇺🇸 @lakemonstercl1]

Coincidence, or is something else going on here?

[Mandy Minger Thomas @mandyminger1]

@NewVocations Fabulous update! Amazing number of adoptions during a snowy and cold February! Congrats! 🎉🐎

[Lisa Lazarus @LisaLazarusCEO]

It’s critical that we, as an industry, listen to and embrace the next generation of trainers, owners, jockeys, veterinarians and other horsemen. Welcome to our new advisory group members—and thank you for your support as we work to improve the game for all.

[Mandy Minger Thomas @mandyminger1]

@PatCummingsNTA Amen! Keep up the great work! 🐎

[Mandy Minger Thomas @mandyminger1]

Godspeed, Jane. ♥️

[amykaufman @amykaufman84]

We have the choice to use the gift of our life to make the world a better place- or not to bother
- Jane Goodall
Thank you for bothering, Jane.

[Mandy Minger Thomas @mandyminger1]

Have a question about HISA? Please post here for the July newsletter. 🐎

[Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority @hisa_us]

We’re revamping our July newsletter with a new feature: Dear Lisa!

HISA's @LisaLazarusCEO will select 1–2 questions from our community to answer in the next issue. Have a question about integrity, safety or anything in between? Comment below!

#Horseracing #QandA #Thoroughbred

[Mandy Minger Thomas @mandyminger1]

@BillyBelterra @megslanina I can confirm it is not Lisa Lazarus from HISA. As CEO of HISA she is prohibited from owning horses.

[Mandy Minger Thomas @mandyminger1]

So blessed for my 35+ year friendship with Paul Cornman. He defined loyal friend. Thank you @Steve_Byk for the lovely tribute on today’s show. I’m sure Paul would have given it a thumbs up. 🐎 💔

[Steve Byk @Steve_Byk]

Monday @NYRABets ATR = Paul Cornman Appreciations w/ @yagodaaron, @PaulMattiesJr, @Mike_USTA, @mig4450, @alisoninger, @mandyminger1, @johnpricci, The Groaner ~ @_the_real_jp, Mitch Levites, @WizardPicks ~ Michael Kipness. SXM 6-9a Tuesday; Archive+ https://t.co/kB8oeY5y93.

[Mandy Minger Thomas @mandyminger1]

My heart is full seeing this perfect second career transition. Rooting for you, Sterling!

[New Vocations @NewVocations]

SILVER SPUR was adopted in 2022. “Sterling” and his adopter Nicole have been competing in dressage at the New Vocations All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show. Nicole thanks Silver Spur’s racing connections for placing him with New Vocations. @SaffieJosephJr

[Mandy Minger Thomas @mandyminger1]

If you have any questions about HISA budgets and how/why the funds are spent, please join today’s town hall. You will have the opportunity to ask questions following a detailed presentation. Today at noon ET, open to the public.

[Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority @hisa_us]

HISA and @HIWUNews will be hosting a virtual town hall TODAY AT NOON ET for a transparent conversation about our financial processes and how we’re using funds to advance safety and integrity across the sport. Register and submit your questions: https://t.co/dhnpJI3YZ6

[Mandy Minger Thomas @mandyminger1]

@WelbourneStud Sending prayers. Hang in there! 🙏

[Mandy Minger Thomas @mandyminger1]

HISA is making significant progress. Thank you to the horsemen, veterinarians and stakeholders that are committed to equine safety.

[Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority @hisa_us]

Today, we announced the release of our 2024 Annual Metrics Report, including a detailed breakdown of racing-related fatalities and the first-ever nationwide reporting of training-related fatalities. Read more: https://t.co/bLzR0Y55Zl

#Horseracing #EquineWelfare #SafetyInRacing

[Mandy Minger Thomas @mandyminger1]

Completely in his competitive zone and yet he stops. Respect. ❤️

[Mandy Minger Thomas @mandyminger1]

His happy exhales are priceless. ❤️

[Headley Bell @headleybell]

So PAUSE for 1 minute and watch this video of MOMS MOON and his beloved Taylor..

She connected with him while in training and when his racing days were over we gifted him to her..

this LOVE tells it all..turn on volume

ALICE CHANDLER

[Mandy Minger Thomas @mandyminger1]

That hug. ❤️

[NYTB @nytbreeders]

Think @jockeykdavis is fond of #NYbred Correction winner Sunday Girl?

[Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority @hisa_us]

Today is #NationalHorseProtectionDay and we remind everyone who owns, trains or interacts with horses to always treat them with the kindness and care they deserve.

#Horseracing #Thoroughbred

[Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority @hisa_us]

HISA today issued the following statement: