Our Impact

Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare assumed its predecessor, Save The Horses, in 2016. Since that time, CTA has vastly expanded upon STH’s aftercare work in the islands.

Financials

We uphold complete transparency in all our endeavors. Feel free to explore our financials below:

Ari Leg Wrap
10+ Years of Aftercare Service to Thoroughbreds
  • Retirement-Rest-Rehabilitation-Retraining-Rehoming (adoption)

  • Working relationship with racetracks

  • Evaluation & transition protocols for aftercare

  • Improving welfare for racing thoroughbreds

  • 10 acre farm for turnout & shelter

Adopter Jumping OTTB
200+ Thoroughbreds Retired from Racing in Puerto Rico and USVI!

As of December 7, 2023, CTA has retired 299 Thoroughbreds. 

These new roles include Eventing, Dressage, Hunter-Jumper, Trail & Pleasure Riding, Equine-Assisted Therapy & Sanctuary/Companion animals. 

Eclipse award winners!
First Responder & Organizer of Hurricane Maria Relief

CTA partnered with countless organizations and individuals in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. In total, nearly $140,000 was raised in goods & funds to provide the horses of Puerto Rico and other islands with life-saving relief.

CTA distributed 98 tons of alfalfa/timothy; 112 tons of feed; 30 tons of shavings; 28 pallets of medical and equine supplies; 10 pallets of relief supplies; and 56 tarps, and counting.

Shelley Blodgett, and Kelley Stobie accepted a Special Eclipse Award for their rescue efforts at Camarero Racetrack in 2018. 

Board of Directors

Glorymary Carillo-Diaz - President  

Glory was born in Ponce, PR., and has lived on the East Coast of the Island since. She graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a Major in Management from Interamericana University, and currently works as a Federal Employee in a Medical Center as part of the Finance Department Staff.

Glory is a huge animal lover, always demonstrating a deep respect for horses; with the help of her daughter, she started learning more about horses and gaining more confidence while trying to pet them, feed them and groom them. In February 2018 the Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare (CTA) adventure began when her daughter Ariana started working as a Volunteer. Ariana's passion and love for the horses inspired Glory to become a volunteer. The family adopted their first Thoroughbred that same year, a mare named By My Side, and then in 2021, we adopted “Primer Portento” the most humble and loving horse I saw.

Every time I visit the farm I enjoy my time helping and always feel grateful that they are giving them another opportunity in life to a well-deserved retirement from the racetrack. It’s been hard for us to find funds and support for the facility to maintain operations, treatments, feeds, transport, and find them new homes.

Glorymar photo president

Kelley Stobie
Co-Founder/Secretary/Executive Director

Kelley was born into a family with horses in England.  By the age of 5, she had won a blue ribbon in a field of 143 at the Royal Windsor Show. The family moved to Canada to operate a boarding barn and polo facility, where Kelley broadened her skills and deepened her love for horses.

She has been in Puerto Rico since 1996, when a lasting love affair with the breed began.  Employed by Hacienda Siesta Alegre, she galloped, broke, and cared for the horses being groomed for a racing career on the island.  In 2010, alongside a local couple she started the OTTB rehoming program for the PR racetrack, Save The Horses, Inc.   She established her own business in 2012 Equi Blu Therapies, while continuing to assist in rehoming thoroughbreds.  Kelley remained active in the competition world, resulting in a 2013/2014 PR NBHA barrel-racing championship win for her own horses, Lotus and Yashira.

Kelley is married with two children and runs CTA out of the family farm at the base of the El Yunque Rainforest.  

Kelley and Strike

Dra. Randi Armand, DVM - Medical Director

Hailing from Louisiana, Dr. Randi obtained her veterinary degree from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. She embarked on a one-year internship with EQUUS in July of the same year and instantly fell in love with both the job and the enchanting island of Puerto Rico, leading her to decide to stay.

Currently, Dr. Randi's expertise is put to use at both Hipodromo Camarero's Confederacion Clinic and EQUUS Pet Clinic, where she excels in administering anesthesia and providing ambulatory services. For the past five years, she has actively served as the Veterinary Director for CTA, diligently evaluating all horses for their intake exams at the track or farm, as well as overseeing any necessary veterinary services.

In her personal life, Dr. Randi cherishes the companionship of her two dogs, two cats, and a Guinea pig.

Dr. Armand Photo

Alessandra Hernandez - Treasurer

Sandy Hernandez is a Finance Major from the University of Puerto Rico. She is currently working as a Territory Business Manager for Invacare Corporation which manufactures medical equipment. She has always shared a love for horses. During her early childhood years, she accompanied her father to the Hipodromo to see her race horses run the Sunday races. She then rode Paso Fino horses during the week after school.

She wanted to come back to those days for a long time and through some friends at one of the hospitals she visits came upon CTA. She wants to help CTA keep its mission alive and is collaborating with us in helping keep the funding for the organization fluid so that we can help as many horses as possible. She is sponsoring a Thoroughbred named Arch D’ Amour that is staying at CTA and both are learning how to ride and enjoy their new life together.

SAndy photo

Laura Petrie - Director

Since Laura was four years old, she's had a life with horses; from her first pony to her current herd of 3 1/2. Laura spent her childhood competing in local shows and the largest youth fair in the Midwest.  Life eventually took her from Michigan to California, and then to Puerto Rico (where she brought her ❤️ horse Woodstock). After arriving in Puerto Rico, Laura took a special interest in equine nutrition, which turned out to be a passion!

Laura currently owns and operate one of the island's premier equine feed retailers (The LucKy Horse) providing high-quality premium feed to horses in Puerto Rico, where option can be limited. 

Laura is passionate about horses and helping off-the-track thoroughbreds find loving homes in Puerto Rico through her connections in competitive showjumping in Puerto Rico. 

Laura Petrie