They don't come much easier or pleasant than this tall, dark, handsome gelding. Bamm Bamm has fit right in as if he's lived here his whole life. He is an unraced gelding by Betting Line.  Bamm Bamm was fast to grow and didn't show the aptitude for racing, so his connections thought it best to retire him rather than race him in less competitive company.

Bamm Bamm was easy to start under saddle.  The first time we brought him in the arena we were able to get on him due to his calm and trusting nature.  Bamm Bamm is a pacer but trots under saddle.  We have also seen him canter out in the field with his friends.

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - Bamm Bamm is led in a regular halter and lead rope, often with a buddy.
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Bamm Bamm loves it all!
• Horse Care - Level 1 - Bamm Bamm is barefoot. He is happy to live inside or out.
• Riding - Level 1 - Bamm Bamm takes everything in stride. He is curious, eager to please, soft, and willing.
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - Bamm Bamm is easygoing, curious, and friendly. He is willing to try everything! He may give a snort if he isn't sure about something but will always do what is asked.
• Physical Capability - Level 3 - Bamm Bamm has no known limitations for his second 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.