But on the whole, I think the situation is getting better, so many programs and such specifically geared towards TBs are helping (FLTAP, CANTER, re-run, trf, exceller, turning for home, etc)

Agreed - the racehorse recycling programs are WONDERFUL - those people work hard to see that the horses have every chance at finding a home. It's great that some trainers will even work with them, also. those are the ones that really care what happens to their horses, they must find it hard not to get attached to some of them...I personally have also placed a few geldings for owners, in show homes. Some of those horses are really fancy movers and all around good guys!