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Coaching con Caballos : Life In Service / La Vida Para Servir

Join us February 14–19  for a week of fulfillment, reflection, and equine-assisted coaching. 

Life in Service — Purpose Without Burnout is an experiential equine-assisted coaching program designed to help participants reconnect with their purpose, learn how to serve without self-sacrifice, and restore balance between giving and sustaining themselves.

Led by Camilo Bernal Aguilar, a professional coach and equine expert with more than 35 years of experience, the program blends conscious horsemanship, leadership development, and personal growth through respectful, collaborative work with horses.

Participants explore equine behavior, presence, and communication as powerful tools for insight and transformation, translating the wisdom of horses into meaningful learning experiences for both personal and professional life. No prior experience with horses or coaching is required.

CTA Farm | CARR 186 KM 26.7 El Verde, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

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The Elite Equine Academy of the Carribean

In 2026, the Equine Academy will host 10 immersive, hands-on workshops led by expert professionals, bringing education, horsemanship, and purpose together.

The Academy delivers high-quality equine education while fostering compassion, responsibility, and lifelong connections with horses.

We have intentionally set the cost as low as possible to open the program to a broad and inclusive audience. 

Classes fill up quickly, so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible to ensure a spot. 

 

CTA Farm | CARR 186 KM 26.7 El Verde, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

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Volunteer with Us

Earn community service hours while learning valuable hands-on skills through our horse care and advocacy program in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

Opportunities include grooming and daily care, feeding and watering, and farm upkeep such as mucking stalls and maintaining fields and water troughs.

Volunteers may also assist with taking photos and videos, and, for experienced riders or trainers, helping with retraining through groundwork, assessments, desensitizing, behavioral work, and riding.

In addition, participants can support Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare (CTA) through fundraising and marketing efforts, including attending events at Hipódromo Camarero and other fundraisers, running online campaigns, researching and writing grants, and helping promote both the organization and individual horses through social media and adoption profiles.

 

CTA Farm | CARR 186 KM 26.7 El Verde, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

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Our Mission

Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare (CTA) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the IRS and certified under Puerto Rico’s 1101.01(a)(2) tax code. We are also on the approved list for Act 20/22/60 donations.

Our mission is to provide a compassionate and responsible pathway to retirement for Thoroughbred racehorses across the Caribbean. We believe every horse deserves a peaceful and dignified retirement, surrounded by people who value and care for them. As the only organization solely dedicated to this cause in the Caribbean, we are proud to make a real difference in the lives of these incredible animals.

Each year, approximately 500 Thoroughbreds are imported into Puerto Rico to race at Camarero Racetrack, which is home to over 1,300 horses. This high volume makes our work more vital than ever.


Why We Do It.

We believe that every racehorse deserves the opportunity for a safe and happy retirement—especially those whose careers end far from the mainland U.S. Despite the significant challenges of repatriation of them, we remain deeply committed to giving these horses the second chance they’ve earned.

Our Core Values.

  • Respect for the Individual Horse: Each horse is unique, with its own personality, strengths, and story. We honor them not only for their athleticism but also for their gentle and intelligent nature.

  • Recognition of Their Service: These horses work hard and give their all on the track. When their racing careers end, they deserve to be treated with dignity and care.

  • Commitment to Well-being: Every horse in our care receives thorough evaluations and ongoing attention to ensure their physical, emotional, and mental health.

  • Education and Advocacy: We believe in educating the public about equine welfare and responsible aftercare. By sharing knowledge, we foster a culture of compassion and respect for these animals.

  • Finding Forever Homes: Our ultimate goal is to place every horse in a loving, permanent home where they can thrive.

How We Do It.

  • Collaborative Partnerships: We work closely with U.S.-based organizations, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, and see promise with the Puerto Rico Racing Commission to ensure coordinated and effective aftercare.

  • Personalized Rehabilitation: At our 10-acre farm, each horse undergoes a full veterinary evaluation, including x-rays. We develop customized rehab and retraining plans to help them transition to life off the track.

  • Freedom and Friendship: While in our care, horses live freely, form bonds with other horses, and begin to heal—physically and emotionally—on our peaceful property.

  • Rehoming with Purpose: Once ready, our horses are matched with adoptive homes where they’ll be loved and respected for the rest of their lives. 

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