The Red Man

Looking for a sporty guy who is up for anything? Look know further! The Red Man is your guy. His large build and willing attitude under saddle and athleticism make him a great choice for hunter paces, horse shows or trail rides!

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - Red is led with a cotton lead rope.
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Red stands on the crossties for both grooming and tacking.  He would prefer you take your time.  He doesn’t like the hard brushes and if you’re patient with his hind feet and don’t get frustrated if he pulls one away then there are no issues.
• Horse Care - Level 3 - Red is currently in a glue on shoe.  This will be his last cycle in a glue on.  He just had some bruising we needed to get healed. 
• Riding - Level 1 - Red is brave and straight forward under saddle both in and out of the ring.  He is still building up some muscle behind from having some time off.
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - Red does best with consistent turnout. He likes clear communication and to know what is expected of him. He’s quite pleasant to be around and easy to have in the barn.  
• Physical Capability - Level 3 - Red should be ready to go in just about any direction! His floaty trot and big strides are perfect for the show ring - we are excited to see his next chapter! As always, veterinary records are available to approved adopters.

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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.