Shooter is the epitome of class and elegance.  His War Horse status is earned several times over, and his confident attitude in everything he does is proof of the amazing care he has experienced and expects of his next career.  This trainer tried to give him time off, but Shooter demanded that he be given a job, and enjoys a purpose.  He does enjoy his small group of turnout friends and gets straight to business when out to work.

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - 
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Shooter is an old pro at being handled and cared for in every aspect, and maintains that professionalism in his new life.
• Horse Care - Level 1 - Shooter is in front shoes for his transition into pleasure horse life, but the farrier believes he can eventually be barefoot if in light and easy work. He eats a normal maintenance diet of hay and ration balancer. 
• Riding - Level 1 - While still considered “green”, Shooter has been a stellar mount for a young rider with riding experience. He enjoys walking over the poles in the arena and trail riding in small groups.
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - 
• Physical Capability - Level 1 - Shooter is happy to walk and trot under saddle. He is suitable for a flat second career due to the rigors of his extensive racing career. 
   

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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 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.