S2 E17: How Turning For Home & the PTHA Transformed Thoroughbred Aftercare at Parx Racing

In this powerful first installment of our two-part interview with Danielle Montgomery, we explore the groundbreaking work of Turning For Home, a Thoroughbred aftercare program launched by the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (PTHA) at Parx Racing. Founded in 2008 as a direct response to growing public concern over racehorse welfare, Turning For Home became one of the first racetrack-based retirement programs to take full responsibility for transitioning off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) into safe second careers.

Danielle shares her personal journey from working on the backstretch to running one of the most respected Thoroughbred aftercare programs in the country. We discuss how Turning For Home came to be, the role of the PTHA in revolutionizing racehorse retirement, and how a collaborative industry effort laid the groundwork for the program’s long-term success.

Whether you're an adopter, equestrian, breeder, or racing fan, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how Thoroughbred aftercare works behind the scenes—and what it takes to ensure that no horse is left behind after their racing days are over.