Every morning begins before the first race. Backstretch workers care for the horses with skill, dedication, and heart. BEST is proud to support them with healthcare, counseling, transportation, and essential services. Thank you to @TheNYRA for helping share their story.💙 – at Saratoga Springs, NY

We all deserve the chance to find a little more peace of mind. For backstretch workers, BEST offers free mental health counseling and recovery support, because emotional well-being matters every day.💙 #EmotionalWellnessMonth – at Elmont, NY

A few moments from @horseracingwmn 2026! Always good to connect with women across the racing industry and celebrate the people moving the sport forward together.💙🏇

Celebrating our first BEST Turned Out winners at @BelmontPark1905 Oct 9: Rafael Paez, Trainer: James Ferraro Oct 10: Jose Gayoss, Trainer: Danny Gargan Congratulations to both grooms, and thank you to @AdelphiClub for bringing its continued support of BEST Turned Out to Belmont! – at Elmont, NY

Morning light, rising steam, and the familiar rhythm of the backstretch. Behind these quiet moments are the people who work hard to care for the horses every day. BEST is here for their health and well-being, providing healthcare and essential services for backstretch workers.🏇 – at Saratoga Springs, NY

Cool mornings, fall colors, and plenty of action on the Oklahoma Training Track as the #BreedersCup approaches.🍁🏇 – at Saratoga Springs, NY

We’re so grateful to @TBCharities for continuing to support BEST with another grant.🏇💙 This support helps us continue providing healthcare, mental health services, recovery support, education, transportation, and other essential resources to backstretch workers. – at Elmont, NY

Fall mornings hit different🍂🏇 #morningtraining #horseracing – at Saratoga Springs, NY

This #WorldTeachersDay , we’re celebrating Hanna! Thank you for creating a welcoming space where backstretch workers can learn, grow, and feel supported. We’re lucky to have you as part of the BEST family!💙 – at Elmont, NY

BEST is proud to announce that we have received our G-Designation from @NYSOASAS , allowing us to expand our services to include support for individuals experiencing gambling-related concerns. – at Saratoga Springs, NY

A BEST birthday celebration! 🎂💙 Wishing LeaEt a wonderful birthday! – at Saratoga Springs, NY

A quieter Saratoga, but the backstretch is still moving. More than 450 backstretch workers remain, caring for the horses after racing season. BEST is staying with the community, keeping our Saratoga office open until the last workers leave.🏇💙 – at Saratoga Springs, NY

Behind the scenes with the NYRA film team, capturing the people and stories of the backstretch community BEST is proud to support. Thank you @TheNYRA for helping tell the BEST story!💙 Watch the video in our pinned post. – at Elmont, NY

Wednesday Bingo nights = so many good memories🎉 Good food, bingo, prizes, raffles, and fun with our backstretch community. Thank you to our vendors, callers, volunteers, and everyone who made these nights special. Safe travels! Until next year! – at Saratoga Springs, NY

What a summer it was at Saratoga. Good people, good memories and so many special moments with the backstretch community. A few BEST summer highlights.💙 – at Saratoga Springs, NY

BEST Turned Out Grooms: Sep 5: Alejandro Perez Mendez (Todd Pletcher) Sep 6: Elio Alvarez (Danny Gargan) Sep 7: Mayra Allauca (Todd Pletcher) Congratulations to all our winners, and thank you to everyone who helps make BEST Turned Out a special part of the Saratoga meet!🏆💙 – at Saratoga Springs, NY

BEST Turned Out Grooms: Final Week of the Saratoga Meet! Celebrating the hard work and dedication of our final BEST Turned Out winners of the season: 🐎 Sep 2: Roberto Duarte (Linda Dixon) 🐎 Sep 3: Oscar Gonzales Gomez (Chad Brown) 🐎 Sep 4: Heder Flores (Amelia Green) – at Saratoga Springs, NY

It wouldn’t be Closing Day at Saratoga without celebrating our BEST volunteers! Every year, we invite the amazing people who give their time and energy to BEST to join us for a special day of appreciation. Thank you for all you do for BEST and our backstretch community.💙 – at Saratoga Springs, NY

Our last Tuesday Lunch of the Saratoga season was a special one, with delicious tacos from James & Sons and West Ave. Thank you for coming out and catering for 300+ backstretch workers after a long morning in the rain! A perfect way to wrap up Tuesday Lunch.🌮💙 – at Saratoga Springs, NY

Sundays were for good food, good company, and unwinding.💙 Around 350 backstretch workers joined us each week for a meal and time to connect. Thank you for all your hard work this summer. Safe travels, and see you next summer! 🏇🙆‍♀️ – at Saratoga Springs, NY