2020 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible

If you’re a person of simple pleasures, then you’re sure to enjoy owning Wallace! Uncomplicatedly registered as just “Wallace,” this former stakes horse is experience and BFF wrapped into an adorable bay package. Between his cool history on the track—running in many listed, black-type, and even a Grade 1 stakes—and his all-star pedigree, he is sure to make a great addition to anyone’s barn.

On the ground, Wallace has developed an easier going personality. He is quiet but not a dead head, occasionally being a little concerned when his routine changes or something new is introduced to his environment. However, despite this he always settles and adapts to his new normal very well. He goes out at night and enjoys spending time outside no matter the weather. During his rehab here, he was turned out 24/7 in our large gelding herd and held weight very well during the winter months. He tends to fall more towards the bottom of the pack, but will defend himself if one of the other boys tries to pick on him. He stands well for the vet, farrier, and in the crossties. Wallace is a true sweetheart and thoroughly enjoys being groomed and interacted with.

Under saddle Wallace has worked in the ring alone and in company. 

Wallace would make a good mount for at least an intermediate rider working with a trainer. He would be best suited to a dressage or trail career. 

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COVID-19 Adoption Fee Update

You might notice some of our horses' adoption fees have been reduced in recent days.  This is solely due to the current COVID-19 situation and not because we've discovered new physical issues or behavioral issues.  We always aim to keep our adoption fees low so adopters can invest more in the future training and care for each horse. The adoption option is truly the most economical option!

In addition, please keep in mind the more horses we rehome, the more retiring racehorses we can welcome to our program. And, with the current uncertainty at many racetracks and training centers, we're hoping to eliminate barriers to help find perfect homes for our current residents so we can continue serving those in need of transitional training. Adopters must still be approved to bring a horse home.

Please feel free to contact any horse's trainer for additional information on his or her adoption fee.

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.