2020 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible

Why Frank will have you asking yourself "why not?" when it comes to bringing him home! "Francis" is the perfect blend of accomplished, old Thoroughbred bloodlines, proven longevity (83 starts and no known injuries!), and the been-there-done-that attitude that goes hand-in-hand with a long career on the track. Francis is polite on the ground, with an alway-friendly personality and transitioning into an exciting under-saddle prospect.

Francis is on night turnout with a group of goofy young geldings. He is the anchor in this group, staying out of the rowdy halter-tag games, and happy to graze peacefully on his own in a group or on his own. Francis has no known vices, and is quiet when inside in his stall. He is no stranger to crossties, and loves being groomed and bathed. He is also easy to hold for the farrier! 

Under saddle, Francis is focused and motivated. He is a real go-getter and still has the hyper-focus of an accomplished racehorse-- he is very serious at work and we’ve been working on just getting him to relax and have a little fun! Francis is very brave and accels when presented with new challenges. He has a very upright carriage, so we have been working with him to help him develop muscles to support a ‘long and low’ carriage. He is a quick learner and tries very hard in everything he does! 

This guy has so much heart, and he’s looking for his perfect person to help him continue to develop skills for a new career! He would be best suited for a rider who is experienced and as enthusiastic as he is, but also a quiet, light rider!

New videos will be added as they become available! We appreciate your patience!

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.