The 'TCC Retired Racehorse Fan Club,' launched in April 2016, is celebrating a significant milestone—its 10th anniversary.

The initiative has grown into a nationwide support network involving approximately 3,000 members, 35 partner facilities, and over 50 retired racehorses, sustained by the continuous support of many individuals and organizations.

To mark this occasion, we are hosting the 'TCC Retired Racehorse Fan Club 10th Anniversary Gratitude Gathering' to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us.

TCC (Thoroughbred Community Club)

TCC Japan began in a 100-year-old abandoned farmhouse.

'We want to create a future for horses'—

With this vision, we have continued to support racehorses after their retirement.

In the past, it was even difficult to track the post-racing lives of retired racehorses.

The 'TCC Retired Racehorse Fan Club,' born from the wish to sustain as many lives as possible, marks its 10th anniversary this year since its launch in April 2016.

Horse therapy activities launched by renovating the old house, TCC member events, and life with TCC horses like Libertas (at a green horse ranch)

TCC horses living across Japan

To date, we have welcomed 59 retired racehorses, guiding each toward a second career.

For 10 years, we have walked this path with the hope of delivering a happy future to as many retired racehorses as possible. This journey has been made possible thanks to the dedicated care provided by our partner facilities and the warm support of our TCC members, who have embraced these horses in their later lives.

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To all who have cared for, supported, and watched over the future of these horses,

We invite you to the 'TCC Retired Racehorse Fan Club 10th Anniversary Gratitude Gathering,' a heartfelt event honoring everyone who has shared our vision and walked alongside us.

Date: July 20, 2026 (Monday, National Holiday)

Venue: Hotel Granvia Kyoto (directly connected to JR Kyoto Station) https://www.granvia-kyoto.co.jp/

Time: 12:30–15:00 (Registration from 12:00)

Program: Enjoy buffet-style meals and drinks while viewing exhibitions and video retrospectives of TCC’s 10-year journey, along with commemorative events.

Participants: Trainer Yuichi Fukunaga, former Trainer Katsuhiko Sumi, partner facility representatives, CSR partners, approximately 90 TCC members—over 100 attendees in total

We hope this gathering will be a meaningful time to reflect on our journey, express gratitude for the connections forged through these horses, and discuss the future together.

Exclusive event merchandise (tumbler), limited-edition tea with personalized message

● For Media Representatives

If you wish to cover this event, please register in advance via the following form:

URL: https://forms.gle/EQJwDxAgZMdq2SrW8

● About TCC Japan

TCC Horse Meisho Naruto: Contributing to the SDGs with Horses

- Enriching society together with horses -

Based in Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture—the 'Horse Town'—TCC Japan engages in social innovation through initiatives like the 'TCC Retired Racehorse Fan Club' and equine-assisted therapy, partnering with retired racehorses to foster human-horse coexistence.

[Company Name] TCC Japan Co., Ltd.

[Representative Director] Takayuki Yamamoto

[Head Office] 31-6 Rokujisou, Ritto City, Shiga 520-3017, TCC Therapy Park

[Established] January 11, 2006

About TCC Japan

About the TCC Retired Racehorse Fan Club

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● For inquiries regarding this announcement

TCC Japan Co., Ltd. / TCC Office

[TEL] 077-584-5945

[Email] info@tcc-japan.com

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