2026 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 2 - Frenchie can be spooky when being handled at first, but once acquainted with her surroundings, she leads quietly in & out of the barn with a regular lead. 
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1-2 - Frenchie can be a little on edge if the barn is busy, but never does anything mean or bad. If it's a quiet afternoon, she stands quietly to be groomed and tacked. Crossties with ease. 
• Horse Care - Level 2 - Frenchie wears regular shoes on her front feet and is barefoot behind. 
• Riding - Level 1 -  Still green, but simple and straightforward under saddle. She picks up the correct lead every time and is starting to learn to accept contact! Frenchie wants a job and her own person, she is ready to go to work for her person! 
• General Demeanor - Level 1-2 - As Frenchie settles in to her surroundings, she is a very pleasant horse to have in the barn! She stands quietly in the crossties and isn't aggressive or loud during feeding time. She is truly a sweet mare and enjoys being loved on! 
• Physical Capability - Level 2- Office Chatter has been cleared for work and is ready to start her new career. We could see this mare going in any direction. She has the right build and mindset for speed sports- we could see her excelling in barrel racing, pole bending, or even dabbling in the jumpers! As always, veterinary records are available to interested and approved adopters.  

RRP THOROUGHBRED MAKEOVER SPECIAL: Adopt your 2026 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover prospect from New Vocations, compete in the Makeover, and you'll be reimbursed the $350 trainer application fee! This horse is also eligible to receive a $405+ scholarship for the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover through the 2026 ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship program. Learn more HERE.

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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.