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The California Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Foundation is a self-administered charitable program dedicated to assisting financially needy backstretch workers and their primary dependents.

Offered are medical and dental care, prescriptions, eye testing and glasses, financial aid, social programs, free clothing and household items. The CTHF also provides services and support through the California Thoroughbred Trainers, the Winners Foundation and the Chaplaincy program.

In addition to the clinics at Santa Anita and Golden Gate Fields, the foundation provides charitable distributions to eligible applicants who are approved for referrals to outside physicians, dentists, and service providers. When outside referrals are required for eligible beneficiaries, an application and pre-authorization are required from the Santa Anita office. This is necessary in order to reduce the out-of-pocket costs to both the CTHF and the beneficiary. While approved applicants are always responsible for a portion of their bills, the CTHF attempts to keep charges for each patient at a minimum, by negotiating favorable rates with service providers.

The California Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Foundation is not an insurance company and does not offer insurance plans. The CHTF simply makes a charitable contribution toward the client’s needs as best it can.

The program is regulated by the California Horse Racing Board, and is funded principally through the receipt of unclaimed, winning pari-mutuel tickets revenues. In addition, donations and support are received from all thoroughbred tracks, the Thoroughbred Owners of California on behalf of thoroughbred owners, and individual donors.