2026 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible

Delve into something special with Delver—a chestnut Thoroughbred mare who truly lives up to her name. She has a way of “delving” right into your heart from the moment you meet her. With her naturally lovely movement, Delver floats across the ground with rhythm, balance, and an effortless elegance that makes her a joy to watch and even more of a joy to ride. Under saddle, she is straightforward, soft, and forgiving—an easy ride suited for a variety of riders looking for confidence and consistency. Her temperament is just as appealing as her movement. Kind, willing, and level-headed, Delver approaches her work with a quiet eagerness and a steady mind. She’s the type you can trust to take care of her rider while still offering enough quality to shine in any program. Whether you’re looking to delve into a new partnership or deepen your current riding experience, Delver is ready to meet you there. 

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - Delver is led with a cotton lead rope often with his pasture mate. 
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Delver likes attention. She stands to be groomed and tacked.
• Horse Care - Level 1 - Delver is barefoot. 
• Riding - Level 1 - Delver takes everything you ask of her in stride. She’s laid back calm cool and collected.  
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - Delver is easy and straightforward under saddle.  
• Physical Capability - Level 3 - Delver has no know injuries and is suitable for a high impact career. 

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.