Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation: Aftercare, Second Chances & Advocacy with Maggie Sweet

Host MacKenzie Zarzycki chats with Maggie Sweet, executive director of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF), about what happens to thoroughbreds after their racing careers come to an end. Maggie shares her journey from 25 years working alongside Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher to leading an organization dedicated to providing retired thoroughbreds with dignified lifetime care. The conversation explores TRF’s unique sanctuary model, its powerful Second Chances Program connecting retired thoroughbreds with incarcerated individuals, and the growing importance of responsible aftercare within the racing industry.