2026 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - Fable is a gentleman who leads well from his paddock and in out of the barn. 
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Fable LOVES grooming, especially a good curry and all of the attention! Fable is attentive and aware of the people around him.
• Horse Care - Level 1 - Fable is most comfortable in his front shoes and is happy living out with another friendly gelding. He does not get too attached to his buddy, leaves and returns from his paddock and stall with no anxiety. He is an extremely easy keeper and loves treats!
• Riding - Level 2 - Fable is a super enjoyable horse with lots of power and a big step. He is obedient, kind, and extremely attentive to his rider, so we feel he would be best suited to a capable and confident rider who is aware of what they're asking. He will do everything that is asked of him, possibly as you just think of it! 
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - Fable is a sweetheart to be around and will make a straightforward project and partner for a lucky person.  
• Physical Capability - Level 3 - Fable has completed his rehab for an uncomplicated tendon injury.

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.