Make 'Em Tap is a sweet in your pocket type who looks like he’s tip-toeing (or tapping) around the ring! He has a light, soft, quiet way of going. "Tappy" is a compact, light gelding who’s eager to please and a quick learner. He turns out well with other geldings and would be happy living inside or out.  We can't say enough good things about this sweet gelding's quiet demeanor and personality.  He's easy enough for less experienced or timid rider to bring along. 

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - Tappy is led with a regular halter and lead rope, often with a buddy. 
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Tappy is well-behaved and stands quietly in the cross ties. He loves attention!
• Horse Care - Level 1 - Regular steel front shoes. 
• Riding - Level 1 - Tappy is quiet and willing under saddle. He wants to please and is a bit more whoa than go. Tappy has a nice, naturally balanced way of going.  
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - Tappy is always well-behaved and wants your attention. He is playful with his turnout buddies and is always easy to catch. If you pay attention to him, he's happy! 
• Physical Capability - Level 2 - Tappy is suitable for a mid-level second career.  

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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.