From Cap Rock Miner's Owner:

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - Cedric is a grumpy old gentleman who loves a job and good routine. He’s a champ at leading and ground manners. He's super quiet and can be led in and out of the pasture by kids and stable staff, into the ring or cross ties at a leisurely pace.
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 2 - He can get a bit antsy and girthy at times, but I feel as though that behavior has gotten better with him gaining more weight and being on a gut support supplement. 
• Horse Care - Level 2 - Cedric will need front shoes again (his left front shoe was pulled in mud a few weeks ago so now he is barefoot waiting for the hoof to grow back). He is on a weight gain supplement and gut support supplement. I also give him garlic to combat the flies. All supplements are through Smartpak.
• Riding - Level 1 - 2 - I feel as though Cedric is not phased by much. He much prefers a slower lifestyle. We have been working on mostly flat work at the walk and trot since we got him to build muscle after an abscess in his hooves. His canter is a dream rocking horse. He has walked over poles and trotted over small (less than 12”) cross rails. He would be best suited for an intermediate rider or rider with a trainer, even though he has a can-do attitude, he still is green off the track. We would love to see him be a low-level dressage horse or trail buddy. 
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - Cedric is a quiet and agreeable guy. He likes to see other horses while out in the field but would rather have his alone time. Cedric enjoys his stall time too. He can be a bit territorial of his stall around food during the first few weeks of a new home. He acts grumpy but truly, I think this horse is a big softy underneath. He likes to be loved and have time spent on him. He does like peppermint-flavored treats and will enjoy a mash of soaked alfalfa as a snack at times as well.
• Physical Capability - Level 2 - 3 

Contact: Liz Yankanich
Email: lizyankanich@gmail.com
Phone: (484) 554-2292
Location: Plano, TX

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ABOUT OUR ADOPTION FEES

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

Our fees range from $0 (waived) to $3,500.

• Fees typically correspond with a horse’s Anticipated Physical Capability. So, horses that are found to be best suited for non-riding careers (our Pasture Potatoes) have waived fees, while the fees for horses assessed to be suitable for high-impact careers will be up to $3,500.

While our adoption fees are low, it’s important to remember that costs associated with ongoing care and additional training for a horse 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.

When you adopt a horse through New Vocations, you’re helping two horses; your new family member and the one who takes their place in our program. 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, enabling us to help even more horses transition off the track as stalls open up in our barns!

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've rehabilitated (if needed), socialized with other horses, been evaluated by trainers and veterinarians, and have been in regular training with a professional. On average, the monetary value of these services exceeds $5,000. Any medical records (often including X-rays and ultrasounds) and pertinent history we have on each horse are also available to interested and approved adopters.