Jimmys Got A Gun is a 2018, 15.1 handsome gelding that loves riding outside and going on a trail ride. Jimmy is by LIfe Sizzles (pacer) but has a lovely trot. He is a very sweet horse that wants to please and bond with his new person. Jimmy is going to make a fantastic horse for someone! JImmy would also be very suitable to drive! 

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1- Jimmy leads with a simple halter and lead. He was cared for  and jogged by a trainer is in his 80's.
• Grooming and Tacking-Level 1- Jimmy is an old pro at being handled and worked. He is patient, and is quite a gentleman with his grooming and tacking up manners
• Horse Care - Level 1 - Jimmy is barefoot and on alfalfa and grass hay with normal grain rations. 
• Riding - Level 1 Jimmy enjoys walking  and trotting with his rider, and does his best and most relaxed work in a hackamore headstall. He has learned to be careful with his feet over poles quite well. He has a lovely trot.
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - Jimmy is a quiet soul, who has been well exposed to many things. When he does have questions about something, he heavily relies on a patient and confident rider to show him what is being asked. He is one who, when given some time, will become the most well mannered partner in all adventures! He is wanting to bond with his person! 
• Physical Capability - Level 2 Jimmy has no injuries that prevent him from any career. He has loved going on trails with other horses and doing arena/pole work. 

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Interested in this horse? Already approved adopters may reach out to this horse's trainer at the "Email About This Horse" button above for further information. Still need to become approved? Learn about the process and start your questionnaire at newvocations.org/adopt. Approved applications are valid for 2 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 Capability. So, horses that are found to be 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. We 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.