Fundraisers

After the Finish Line hosts fundraisers and awareness events throughout the year at the Del Mar Racetrack, the Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover, after the Breeders' Cup and on our eBay Store. We also host eBay auctions.

Horseshoe, Halter and Saddlecloth Auctions

After the Finish Line auctions horseshoes, halters and saddlecloths worn by stakes horses and stallions. Add these fan favorite Thoroughbred memorabilia to your collection. We have auctioned shoes worn by Master Fencer, Midnight Bisou, City of Light, Soi Phet, Catalina Cruiser, Unique Bella, Blue Prize, Whitmore and many more! Halters are donated by the top breeding farms in Kentucky and California.

Bid on our eBay page. You will never miss an auction or the opportunity to bid if you click the “Follow” button on our page.

Contact dawn@afterthefinishline.org to inquire if a specific horseshoe, halter or saddlecloth is available to purchase.

Internet Shoppers

Make After the Finish Line your designated charity to receive a portion of the sale or purchase of your on-line shopping. Many companies, such as Amazon and eBay, have charity programs. Please search the websites you shop on and donate to help Off Track Thoroughbreds.

eBay Store

Our eBay Store Our eBay Store has a large variety of horse racing memorabilia for sale. We have racetrack and stakes saddlecloths, autographed photos, horseshoes, saddle cloths, silks, jockey boots, artwork by Fred Stone, prints, books, and hats from racetracks, breeding farms, racing partnerships, and the Breeders' Cup. Follow our store as we are always adding new merchandise.

Please contact dawn@afterthefinishline.orgif you have horse racing memorabilia or merchandise to donate, or if you want to volunteer. We will provide a donation letter for tax purposes.

Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover October 11-14

The Georgia B. Ridder Foundation sponsors the $2,500 Top-Placed California-Bred Award at the Thoroughbred Makeover in partnership with After the Finish Line. Our organizations also offer reimbursement for entry, stall and/or schooling fees for trainers competing with Cal-Bred Off Track Thoroughbreds.

Thoroughbred Makeover Sponsor of Check-in, Registration and Arrival Exams October 11-14

After the Finish Line welcomes competitors to the Thoroughbred Makeover at the Kentucky Horse Park by sponsoring the Check-in, Registration and Arrival Exams.
Hundreds of trainers received their competitor packets at the After the Finish Line tent. They will also present the Coggins, health certificate and proof of vaccinations for their Off Track Thoroughbred.
The health and wellness of the horses competing at the Kentucky Horse Park is of utmost importance. All OTTB's entered to compete will have an arrival exam, and their microchips scanned by a team of veterinarians lead by Dr. Shannon Reed.
Trainers will check-in and get their competitor packets. They will also present Coggins, health certificate(s) and proof of vaccinations for their horses.

8th Annual Charity Auction of Breeders’ Cup Hats in November

After the Finish Line will host our 8th Annual Charity Auction of Breeders' Cup Hats in January. The trainers and owners of your favorite horses that raced or were entered to race in the Breeders' Cup donate their horses' official hats to auction on eBay. Each hat bears the name of the racehorse and are typically only available for the connections of Breeders' Cup horses at this World Championship event.