2026 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 -Obie walks quietly in and out of the barn with a regular halter and lead. 
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Obie stands quietly in the crossties to be groomed and tacked. While grooming and bathing are not his favorite things (he prefers to be muddy over clean and loves his friends in the pasture), he does tolerate it and his a respectful gentleman about it.
• Horse Care - Level 1 -Obie wears regular shoes on his front feet and is barefoot to behind. He eats an appropriate amount of grain for a guy his size, and he enjoys hay and peppermints!
• Riding - Level 1 - Obie is a very smart, willing horse under saddle and is always ready to learn new things! Obie is suitable for an intermediate rider working with a trainer. He has been started over fences and is currently jumping around small courses. He has a lead change when asked, but is well on his way to having an auto-change. Obie is athletic and honest over fences. Obie prefers arena work over hacking outside and trail rides aren't his favorite thing.
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - Obie is a big guy who loves his food and his friends! He plays well with others but needs friends who appreciate his playfulness. He is always looking for treats and snacks, but is a no-nonsense guy undersaddle. Obie doesn't like to be apart from his friends, so a situation that would leave him alone in a field frequently would not be ideal.
• Physical Capability - Level 2 - Obie is best suited for a low-impact career like lower level jumping/eventing, and dressage. 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.