The NTRA Charities – Barbaro Memorial Fund has been established to raise awareness and money for equine health and safety research, specifically focusing on research into laminitis, the painful and often fatal hoof disease that plagued Barbaro for so much of his recuperative period following his injury in the Preakness Stakes.

100% of the funds raised will flow to existing equine health charities such as the Laminitis Fund established at the University of Pennsylvania, the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, and other industry charities that focus on laminitis research.

New York-based Bessemer Trust has established an account for NTRA Charities – Barbaro Memorial Fund. Contributions can be made immediately via mail to:

NTRA Charities – Barbaro Memorial Fund
c/o Bessemer Trust Company N.A., attention Robert Elliott
630 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10111

Wire-transferred funds can be sent to: Bessemer TR NYC, ABA #026008756; FFC A/C #8H2890: Client name: Bessemer Trust NYC – for account NTRA Charities, Inc. – Barbaro Memorial Fund.

All contributions are tax deductible. Questions regarding the fund can be directed to the NTRA at (800) 792-6872.