UPPER MARLBORO, Md, Jan. 14, 2014—On December 19, 2013 Thoroughbred Placement Resources was awarded Accredited status by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). “Being awarded GFAS Accredited status is an honor that will helps us further our mission to provide the best possible care for the horses we rescue, and to promote the overall welfare of the Thoroughbred horse,” said Kimberly Clark, founder of TPR, a non-profit organization which works to retrain and find qualified homes for retired Thoroughbreds, as well as to educate owners, trainers and the general public about the value of retired racehorses as show and pleasure horses.