Replicator, sometimes called "Reptar" (after the fictional green T-rex character in the animated TV series, Rugrats), is a big teddy-bear type horse. He is truly loaded with personality! Replicator will routinely stick his tongue out when bridled (a habit from when his tongue was "tied" while racing), which makes him look the part of the goofy-ball that he is! Hope you don’t mind being asked for cuddles all the time because Replicator loves to stick his head in our chest in hopes to get scratches or hugs (even when his tongue is out :P)!

In turnout Replicator is an easy-going buddy. He is definitely not an alpha type, but he doesn’t get picked on either! He gets turnout out at night with a group of gelding, and reliably comes to the gate in the morning to come in, and has always kept his shoes on (front, plain steel shoes) too (*knock on wood*)! He is great to be held by the farrier, and knows how to crosstie. Replicator does not have any known stall vices.

Under saddle, Replicator is more of a pokey ride. He is a “Ferdinand the Bull” type who would rather smell the roses sometimes, but if you wrap your leg around him and use your seat to push him forward, he has nice, fluid gaits. He is consistent in his mentality, and does not require frequent rides to maintain his docile attitude.

Replicator does have a “roar” (Grade 4 laryngeal paralysis) but has had no issues with coughing, eating, etc. He has small osselets in his front ankles, so he wouldn’t be suitable for high-level work, but he would be fine for low-level work, and he is great hacking out, so an all-around pleasure horse could definitely be his forte. He is great by himself or with a group! He woud be suitable for an advanced intermediate rider.

Replicator is elgible for the Retired Racehorse Project's 2020 TB Makover!

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 the unicorn horses. They are horses that have few or no limitations, have 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 3’). They may have been fully rehabbed from a race injury but have been cleared 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.