2024 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible

Looking for a handsome big-bodied horse to build a bond and partnership with? Cappie is the horse for you! He thrives on routine, having a person, and knowing what to expect. Cappie enjoys groundwork just as much as under saddle work! He’s straightforward, likes to learn, and is quiet and confident. We could see him being an excellent trail partner or dressage mount with his lovely movement.

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 2 - Cappie walks in and out of his paddock with a plain halter and cotton lead.
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Cappie enjoys grooming and is quiet to tack up.
• Horse Care - Level 3 - Cappie wears regular front shoes. In turnout, he gets along with some geldings but is the more dominant horse in his group. He will require turnout away from mares.
• Riding - Level 2 - Cappie is laid back and easygoing under saddle. He enjoys work and loves having a job. Cappie is brave and confident.
• General Demeanor - Level 2 - Cappie enjoys attention and loves a routine!
• Physical Capability - Level 3 - 4 - Cappie sustained a condylar fracture which was successfully repaired. As always, veterinary records are available to interested and approved adopters.

Capital Velocity came to New Vocations via the NYTHA Take the Lead program. We are grateful for their support.

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Interested in this horse? Already approved adopters may reach out to this horse's trainer at the "Email About This Horse" button above for further information. Still need to become approved? Learn about the process and start your questionnaire at newvocations.org/adopt. Approved applications are valid for 2 years.

ABOUT OUR ADOPTION FEES

New Vocations intentionally sets our horses’ adoption fees lower than the average cost of buying a Thoroughbreds or Standardbreds from a private seller (in today’s market, horses coming right off the track are often listed at $5,000 to $10,000!).

Our facilities are nearly always at max capacity, which means we can’t take in a new horse until one is adopted. Keeping our adoption fees low helps us find appropriate homes for horses quickly, thereby enabling us to assist even more horses transition off the track as stalls open up in our barns! In that way, when you adopt a horse through New Vocations, you’re actually helping two horses: your new family member and the one who takes his place in our program!

While our adoption fees are low, it’s important to remember that costs associated with the ongoing care and additional training for a horse (adopted or otherwise!) can be high. We hope that by helping adopters save money upfront, you’ll have more funds available to cover the costs of properly caring for and training a retired racehorse.

In general, our fees range around $3,500, $2,500, $1,000, and Under $1,000:

• $3,500: This range is for horses considered unlimited in their physical ability or those with exceptional qualities that would make them an upper- or high-level equine athlete.
  
  
• $2,000 - $2,500: This range is for horses we consider physically capable of a mid- to high-level second career. They have few or relatively minor limitations.
  
  
• $1,000 - $1,500: This range is for horses best-suited for a low- to mid-level career. They may have sustained an injury but have been fully treated and rehabbed. These horses have been examined by and cleared by our veterinarians for most disciplines, possibly up to a certain level (for example, suitable for a career jumping 2’0” but not suitable for a 3’6” career).
  
  
• Under $1,000: This range is for horses that could be harder to place in a perfect situation or those with more limited athletic potential (for example, possibly suitable for flat-work only) but are still capable of a successful second career. They have been evaluated by our veterinarians and are otherwise healthy.

Another perk of adopting from us? We do all we can to give you the most value for your adoption fee. Most adoptable horses have been in the program for a minimum of 60 days, during which they're rehabilitated (if needed), socialized with other horses, evaluated by trainers and veterinarians, and in regular training with a professional; on average, the monetary value of these services exceeds $5,000. Any medical records (often including X-ray and ultrasounds) and pertinent history we have on each horse is also available to interested and approved adopters.