Virgin Islands Aftercare Fund

A Lifeline for Retired Racehorses in the USVI and BVI

The Crisis

In the Virgin Islands, horse racing has a long history and deep cultural roots. But when the races are over, most thoroughbreds are left with no place to go. Unlike other racing jurisdictions, the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands have no structured aftercare program, no dedicated funding, and very few safe options for retired racehorses.

Some are kept in small dirt lots with no chance of rehabilitation or meaningful futures. Others end up in unsafe situations with well-meaning individuals who lack the resources to provide proper care. Too many of these stories end in suffering or death.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

The Partnership

Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare (CTA) is proud to partner with two non profit organizations already stepping up:

Triple H Ranch (St. Thomas, USVI): Caring for horses on a small dirt lot with almost no funding, struggling to provide even basic needs.
Redemption Ranch (Tortola, BVI): A sanctuary that has rescued zebras, minis, and horses from U.S. kill pens. While Redemption Ranch provides safety and care, they recognize that thoroughbreds need more — rehabilitation and suitable homes where they can thrive.

Together, we are building the Virgin Islands Aftercare Fund — the first dedicated effort to create a sustainable aftercare pathway for racehorses in the Virgin Islands.

Our Goal

Your support will:

Relocate and rehabilitate thoroughbreds from unsafe environments into proper aftercare programs.
Lay the groundwork for the first structured aftercare system in the Virgin Islands, ensuring no horse is left without options when their racing days are done.

How You Can Help

Give Today: Every dollar makes a difference. $50 feeds a horse for a week. $250 covers a month of basic care. $1,500 supports one horse’s transition to safety.
Sponsor a Horse: Choose one of the Virgin Islands horses and receive updates on their journey.
Share the Mission: Spread the word to friends, family, and networks who care about animals, racing, or the Virgin Islands.

Why It Matters

The Virgin Islands is at a turning point. By working together CTA, Triple H Ranch, Redemption Ranch, and supporters like you we can ensure that racehorses in the Virgin Islands don’t just survive, but thrive after the track.

Together, we can give these horses the future they deserve.

👉 Donate now and be part of the first-ever Virgin Islands Aftercare Fund

CTA Inc.

Thoroughbreds are versatile, athletic and possess extraordinary hearts. These deserving athletes give their all to their owners, trainers, and fans.

For more than a decade, the CTA team has worked diligently to provide a responsible process for Thoroughbreds that have been brought to the islands for racing, to be returned off the racetrack in healthy condition and ready for new careers and happily ever after's.

As a groundbreaking strategy for horse rescue and retirement in the Caribbean, CTA takes pride in its service to these horses and to the many (primarily stateside) adopters, and sister aftercares who each play a vital part in the multi-faceted life journey of this noble and distinctive breed; the American Thoroughbred.

Hundreds of Thoroughbreds arrive in Puerto Rico and surrounding islands each year and hundreds are euthanized and abandoned. The challenges of transitioning them back to the States are many, but our commitment is strong. We believe every racehorse deserves a happy ending - particularly if that race career ends in a remote Caribbean destination.

CTA’s Tax ID EIN number is: 66-0869307

Virgin Islands Aftercare Fund

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