Meet a bold, stocky Thoroughbred who carries himself like he owns every inch of ground he walks on. In the field, he’s the unmistakable boss—confident, self-assured, and always the first to investigate something new. His brave nature shines through in everything he does, making him a reliable partner whether you’re heading out alone or in company Under saddle, he’s just as versatile as he is commanding. In the arena, he’s steady and willing, happy to settle into a routine and get to work. Out on the trails, he’s the kind you can trust to march forward with confidence, taking new sights and situations in stride. And when given a wide-open field, he truly comes into his own—covering ground with ease and enthusiasm. With his sturdy build, big barrel, bold personality, and go-anywhere attitude, he’s the type of horse who thrives with a rider that appreciates a confident partner and enjoys a horse with a little presence and leadership. 

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - Cappie is led with a cotton lead rope often with his pasture mate. 
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 -Cappie stands well for grooming and tacking.
• Horse Care - Level 1 - Cappie wears regular front shoes. He has been barefoot in the past. 
• Riding - Level 1 - Straightforward and easy. 
• General Demeanor - Level 1 -  Confident brave and ready to do anything! 
• Physical Capability - Level 2 - Capital Velocity is best suited for a mid-level impact career. With his great brain - he is ready for anything.  

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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.