2026 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - "Varys" is a simple man. He leads well in a plain halter and leadrope and is easy to have around!
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Varys is very much a stereotypical easy-going gelding to groom and tack. He stands well in the crossties and loves being pampered.
• Horse Care - Level 2 - Varys retired with thin soles and currently wears glue-on front shoes. He eats our standard ration.
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - Varys is a people person! He enjoys attention and is an in your pocket gelding.
• Riding - Level 2 - Varys is a very good boy under saddle and has a lovely metronome rhythm at all gaits. He is a smooth, comfortable ride and is simple and uncomplicated to direct.
• Physical Capability - Level 3 - Varys retired sound (just slow!) and is ready to go in just about any direction!

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Interested in this horse? Approved adopters can reach out to this horse's trainer via the "Email Us About This Horse" button above for further information. Not yet approved? Learn about the process and start your questionnaire at newvocations.org/adopt! Approved applications are valid for two 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 capabilities. So, horses that are 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. New Vocations 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.