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Washita Country joins TEF!
Saturday, June 15, 2013
The 3 year old Thoroughbred that was literally a paperwork error away from the slaughter pipeline now has a bright future with TEF!
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Do you remember "Pipeline Harvey"?
Thursday, June 06, 2013
The little abandoned horse found starving in a field by pipeline workers has made a full recovery and will live out his Golden Years with TEF volunteers at Tarjeta Ranch in OK.
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Golden Years Fund Photo Auction to Honor Almata - April 15th
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Special Photo Auction beginning April 15th at 10AM EST through April 21st 10PM EST To honor Almata, daughter of Exceller. Auction proceeds will go to the GYF. Photos were donated by a very special friend of Almata and TEF.
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The Exceller Fund's Racing Warrior Video RELEASED!
Friday, April 05, 2013
It's finally here! The Racing Warrior Campaign Video.
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Exceller descendent - Flashy Gray
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Flashy Gray is a gorgeous three-year-old filly by Flashy Bull out of Pleasure Cat by Cat’s Career.
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Happy Birthday Bayamo
Sunday, March 17, 2013
A very happy birthday to our very special Irish horse, Bayamo, born March 17!
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Another Successful Holiday Party!
Sunday, January 06, 2013
Thank you to everyone who were able to "attend" our 2nd annual "Stay at Home" Holiday Party. It was once again, a huge success!
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Happy Birthday to all of the Thoroughbreds out there!
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
We want to wish a very Happy Birthday to all of the Thoroughbreds turning another year older...
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Exceller's Daughter Joins Him in the Rainbow Pasture
Sunday, December 30, 2012
ALMATA Exceller- Aloma by Native Charger March 1982 – December 2012 Dear Supporters of...
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A Home for the Holidays!
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Racing Warrior, Raw Roy, gets his very own person for the holidays...
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Horse Slaughter: Truth and Deception from Americans Against Horse Slaughter
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
While it is not the mission of TEF to get directly involved in political matters as an organization, we do urge everyone to educate themselves on slaughter issues.
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Volunteers of The Exceller Fund welcome Pipeline Harvey
Friday, December 07, 2012
After being found emaciated alone in a field without much grass and little water, Pipeline Harvey joins TEF's foster farm in OK for the remainder of his Golden years.
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All OTTBs are Winners!
Monday, December 03, 2012
SOLD OUT - Celebrate your OTTB's accomplishments and support OTTB rescue!
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Twenty-Seven Year old Son of Secretariat returns home to Kentucky
Thursday, October 18, 2012
The Exceller Fund is the new home of Verifiable, the 27 year old son of Secretariat.
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Another Racing Warrior Retires with The Exceller Fund
Monday, October 01, 2012
Another Racing Warrior joins The Exceller Fund (www.excellerfund.org) with the help of the Gulfstream Park Thoroughbred Aftercare Program, Adena Springs, Blackwood Stables (Versailles, KY), and the ASPCA.
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TEF Holiday Cards available for ordering NOW!
Saturday, September 15, 2012
These four designs were created from the "Christmas in July" hat photo contest winners!
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Race For The Rescues with TEF and After the Finish Line
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Join Team TEF and ATFL by Sponsoring our team or becoming a participant and recruiting pledges to help us earn more!
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Pat DeLong's Calendars are back!
Friday, August 17, 2012
This year Pat DeLong's Horse Racing Champions series calendars benefit OTTB rescue.
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The ASPCA Provides Funding to Support FOUR Racing Warriors for a Year!
Friday, August 17, 2012
TEF is thrilled to have the ASPCA's support in order to Provide a Future Beyond the Finish Line for Racing Warriors for the second consecutive year as a part of the Million Dollar Racers Initiative.
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The new shipment of The Exceller Fund hats has arrived!
Thursday, August 16, 2012
We now have five fun colors to choose from!
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Perhaps you know Joe?
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Joe the racehorse.
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Glo Most Hot plays polo, teaches kids
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Susan Salk reports on The Exceller Fund's very own, Glo Most Hot. A MUST read!
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Christmas in July winners Announced!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
We are pleased to announce the winning Horses and Hats that will be used on the Holiday cards for this year! Details about the cards will be coming soon... So, please stay tuned!
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The ASPCA continues to support the racing warrior campaign by sponsoring 4 Racing Warriors!
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Once again, the ASPCA has come through for these special equine athletes by giving TEF a grant to support four Racing Warriors for a full year. Won't you join them?
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Christmas in July
Sunday, July 01, 2012
Things are really heating up this summer as temperatures are reaching and even exceeding the triple digit mark around the country. What better time to focus on wintertime traditions than during the hottest time of year!
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Five Dollar Pledge Campaign
Thursday, May 10, 2012
A horse in our program can be cared for a mere $5/day. With as few as 2000 $5 donations, the ENTIRE Exceller Fund herd would be taken care of for an entire month, including their farrier needs! Won't you help by making a $5 contribution today?
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Victorious, Vibrant, and Versatile
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
On April 14, 2012 at the lovely Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, the Thoroughbred Horse Show Association held its first horse show introducing many talented off-the-track Thoroughbred’s who are registered with The Jockey Club. sport of hunter/jumper, these fascinating equines are...
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Special Horses Auction to Benefit The Exceller Fund!
Friday, April 06, 2012
Bidding starts Monday, April 9nd, at 10:00 am EST and ends Sunday, April 15th, at 10:00 pm EST
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ASPCA OK Hay Bale Out Project
Saturday, March 17, 2012
TEF teamed up with the ASPCA to help 60 local Oklahoma horses in addition to the Exceller horses assisted in OK.
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BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY IN OKLAHOMA
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
You have all heard the comment from busy people that says, “We have been putting out fires around here all day!” Well, our foster farm family at Circle E Ranch in Stroud, Oklahoma has literally done just that last weekend.
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You're Invited!
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Please join us for our "Stay at Home" Holiday Party this year!
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Beasley's Advice Column Fundraiser
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
During Thanksgiving week, Beasley will be running a fundraising advice column on the Special Horses website to support several non-profit equine groups.
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A huge thank you to the ASPCA!
Friday, September 16, 2011
A huge thank you to the ASPCA!
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Drought Dollars
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Help us raise funds to pay for a semi-load of hay!
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HELP!!! We need your help on August 6th!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Tractor Supply Company – Pet Appreciation Day August 6, 2011   We need your help!!  On August 6, 2011 Tractor Supply Company is hosting a nation wide Pet Appreciation Day...
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Volunteer Opportunity! Tractor Supply Company Adoption Day
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tractor Supply Company has teamed up with Petfinder.com and local rescues to help promote adoption!
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THE COOL PROJECT
Friday, May 06, 2011
Twelve-year-old Cool Selection hit the Triacta when three organizations in two countries got together to ensure he enjoys the dignified retirement he deserves after a successful career which saw him earn $705,000 at the track
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Dine to Donate (with Applebee's in Lexington!)
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
You have four opportunities to enjoy some good food and help The Exceller Fund horses at the same time!
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Rich In Dallas "Seabiscuit" has arrived at the Tulsa Boys' Home!
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
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Give the Gift of Life, Class Life
Thursday, November 25, 2010
This year spread the joy of the holidays by giving the gift of life.
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Pat DeLong's "Horse Racing Fantasy" Calendars are now available!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Once again, Pat DeLong has offered to help the horses of The Exceller Fund by creating these amazing calendars full of your favorite horses from the past year. Christmas is coming up soon and they make WONDERFUL gifts, so don't forget to get one for your friend(s) as well as yourself!
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Granddaughter of Secretariat and Exceller saved from slaughter
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
With all the excitement and “feel good” emotions generated by the new movie “Secretariat”, it’s hard to imagine that the fate of many of his descendants can be so precarious.
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Tulsa Boys’ Home and The Exceller Fund
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
What an exciting and powerful combination – Thoroughbred racehorses and teenage boys!
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"Hats Off Day" at the Kentucky Horse Park
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Stop by and see us!
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Are you our Facebook Fan?
Friday, May 28, 2010
Be sure to become one, this is where we post most of our updates!
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Adopter mourns loss of special horse
Friday, March 12, 2010
With tremendous sadness Cynthia Fleming notified the Exceller Fund that her wonderful Forty-Five was euthanized because of injuries suffered when he was struck by a car after the curious gelding wandered out of his paddock.
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Harsh winter especially challenging
Friday, February 26, 2010
Although our retired Thoroughbreds are thriving in this unusually rough winter, the Exceller Fund hay budget is suffering.
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President of Exceller Fund on talk radio February 18
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Exceller Fund President Gary Contessa, whose rapport with racing organizations and fellow horsemen generates thousands of dollars for the Exceller Fund, will be a guest on the “View From A Broad” radio talk show on Thursday February 18. More information is available at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thoroughbredwriter.
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Exceller Fund President's Live Chat Available for Review
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Exceller Fund President Gary Contessa, one of the nation’s leading trainers, recently participated in a live chat via the Internet on the New York Racing Association’s website. You can read the chat here!
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Mission fulfilled but tragic end for gallant gelding
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Jet Prospector, a fighter on the track against his rivals and in retirement against various health problems, was euthanized in early January because of severe laminitis. Laminitis, a painful ailment in which the soft tissue in the hoof becomes inflamed sometimes causing the bone to rotate, is the same foot ailment that claimed the life of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro...
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Pat DeLong Calendars Still Available!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Still holiday shopping? The Exceller Fund has a few unique horse racing “fantasy” calendars by artist Pat DeLong. Scroll down to November 21 news item for more details.
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A new beginning for a specal 2yo gelding!
Monday, December 14, 2009
The Exceller Fund accepted our newest horse, an unraced two-year-old gelding, who will spend the winter healing from minor surgery at our Badgad, Kentucky facility. This friendly bay was in pre-race training, but was such a poor racing prospect that he never was given an official name. He will be evaluated for riding in the spring.
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Will you sponsor us?
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Bryan’s Account and Our Son Rob, who have been with the Exceller Fund for a number of years, displayed wonderful temperaments when placed in steady retraining this year and Our Son Rob strutted his stuff for a crowd at the Kentucky Horse Park’s annual Adoption Day.
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Carson City Kid - A perfect match!
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Jane Patton reports that Carson City Kid is a star in the hunter show ring, especially when he has an audience and is a barn favorite. Jane adopted Carson City Kid, who turns 16 in March and raced a remarkable 119 times, two years ago.
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HorseRacing Fantasy Calendars
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Pat DeLong's HorseRacing Fantasy calendars are back again this year and luckily for all of us... More calendars were ordered than in previous years and so there are still some available!
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Exceller Fund Milestone Reached!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The Exceller Fund has reached a milestone in its program with the most number of horses ever and the most amount of donations ever raised in a year...
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The Humane Society of the United States Releases List of Humane Options for Disposal of Horse Remains
Friday, July 31, 2009
(July 31, 2009) WASHINGTON—The Humane Society of the United States released a national list of humane resources for horse owners making end-of-life arrangements for their equine companions.
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Trainer Contessa named president of Exceller Fund
Friday, August 01, 2008
Gary Contessa, one of the nation’s leading Thoroughbred trainers, has been named president of the Exceller Fund...
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