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Giving Tuesday falls on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving every year, and it’s a chance to donate to charities that make a difference in lives all over the world. This year, I thought I might point out some equine charities focused on Thoroughbred racing and beyond that give back to horses and the humans who love them. Below are some of my favorite causes.

When I was a child, there was that wondrous moment when the Sears Christmas catalog arrived in the mail. It was a book of opportunity and hope as its treasures occupied children’s minds with possibilities.  My sister would approach it like a military exercise where every page was folded and labeled with items she liked circled. She would also include a carefully handwritten itemized list of the toy’s name, page, location and price. My approach to the catalog was different.

If you’re planning a Kentucky bourbon trip, Cincinnati is only an hour and a half away from most distilleries and has a strong whiskey scene of its own.

Where to stay?

For lodging, the best options are on the Ohio side of Cincinnati.

Justin Nicholson is a longtime owner-breeder of racehorses who co-founded Ninety North Racing Stable in 2011 and manages racing-breeding operations in the U.S. under his A J Suited Racing Stable. Nicholson, along with his wife, Kathryn Sharp, and Dan Tordjman co-founded Equestricon, the first horse racing/lifestyle event designed to celebrate the sport of racing with fans.

Famous athletes and sports expressions often inspire the names submitted for Thoroughbred racehorses, and baseball is no exception.

As the breed registry for North American Thoroughbreds, The Jockey Club is responsible for reviewing and approving all Thoroughbred names. Last year, the registry reviewed more than 35,000 names, with about 73 percent of those getting approved.

“It seems like we see a name related to baseball about once or twice a week, with more submitted during or just after the playoffs,” said Rick Bailey, registrar for The Jockey Club.

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