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Lovable War Horse looking for new adventures!

Sam Has Class was a fan favorite at Northfield, and its easy to see why when you meet him.  Sam is a sweet and curious soul who immediately attaches himself to the people who spend time with him. As he progresses under saddle, Sam has taken quickly to any task we throw his way, and loves exploring the trails, roads and farmland.   Sam will be a wonderful family horse, and could shine for the right 4H or youth rider as well.  He is currently working well at the walk and trot, and has been introduced to cantering on the lungeline, and should pick it up under saddle quickly. He has also worked  with small trail obstacles such as a bridge and ground poles.  On the ground he has impeccable manners, stands quietly in the crossties and is easy for anyone to handle.  He is a wonderful pasture friend in turnout, and has been a steadfast buddy for all the other geldings in the barn. 

Sam can be a mild cribber when stalled for long periods of time, but we have not noticed it at all in turnout.

Sam made all 308 starts for the same owner and is ready for his next family to love!

ADOPTION FEE POLICY

New Vocations’ adoption fees are intentionally set lower than the cost of buying most Thoroughbreds or Standardbreds through a private seller. In today’s market, it’s not unusual for horses coming right off the track to be listed for sale at a price between $2,000 and $5,000. At New Vocations, we set a fee that will ultimately help each horse find a home quickly. The program’s facilities are always at full capacity, which means we cannot take in an additional horse until one is adopted. Adopters should be encouraged to know that by adopting a horse through New Vocations, they are actually helping two horses transition to careers outside of racing.

In general, our fees are set at $500, $1,000 or $1,000 with a $1,500 donation.  

• $1,000 with a $1,500 donation: This range is for horses that we consider to be the cream of the crop or “unicorn” horses. They are horses that have few or no limitations and great conformation, movement and size.
• $1,000: This range is for horses that are suitable for a competitive career up to a certain level (for example, cleared for 2’6” but not necessarily 3’). They may have been fully rehabbed from an injury but have been cleared by our veterinarians for most disciplines. 
• $500: This range is for horses that are limited to a flat, trail or companion-type home. These horses are healthy and have been fully rehabbed and evaluated by a vet.

Additionally, adopters get great value for their money: The majority of the horses have been in the program for a minimum of 60 days. During that time, horses are rehabilitated (if needed), socialized with other horses, fully evaluated, and in work with a professional trainer. New Vocations fully discloses each horse’s history and provides all available medical records, many of which include X-ray and ultrasounds.

While adoption fees are low, it should be noted that costs associated with ongoing care and additional training for each horse after adoption can be high. New Vocations hopes that by helping an adopter save money upfront, he or she will have more funds available to cover the continuing costs of properly caring for a horse.