Gaited horse fans take notice! This fancy, gorgeous gelding has a smooth-as-silk pace under saddle and is a dream to ride. He has a gorgeous rack and has been ridden on the road as well. He is fearless and calm but if you want to go, he will go and then he will come back and flat foot walk. His eyes are drop dead gorgeus and he has a lot of body and hip, very much like a Quarter Horse.  Check out his two new videos!! 

13-year-old Hokuri Handrail N,  known around the barn as "Hank" is a unique guy.  Born and raced in New Zealand originally, he then was imported to the US to continue his successful racing career.  He's also a little different than your average bay, with his salt-and-pepper mane, and large roan spots! Under saddle,  Hank is a straightforward guy, who stands quietly for mounting and is happy to go right to work.  He will walk, pace and canter while riding. He will trot when loose, but does not prefer to do so under saddle.  He has been ridden in english and western tack, and was eager to go exploring outdoors around the farm.  He would be an excellent trail horse for someone wanting a solid and smooth ride.  Hank spent the years between racing and coming to New Vocations with a lot of turnout, so he enjoys being out as much as possible, and plays well with the other geldings on the farm. Check out his new video! 

Hank does have screws in his right front pastern, and for this reason we recommend he stick to pleasure and trail riding. This surgery was done in early two years ago.  He was rehabbed successfully after and turned out for almost a year.  This special horse has received excellent training and vet care since his arrival to the United States. His international wisdom makes him a great fit for most levels of riders. 

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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.