2026 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible

Big bodied, kind hearted, and happiest when life moves at a slower pace, The Franchise is the type of horse who would choose a long grooming session over a busy schedule any day of the week. With his warmblood-like build, plenty of bone, and the kind of solid feet everyone hopes to find, he has an impressive presence without needing to demand attention. He’s an easy going soul who enjoys the quieter side of life — leisurely rides, steady work, and all the pampering you are willing to give. Grooming time is easily his favorite part of the day, and he will gladly stand for hours soaking up every brush stroke and bit of affection. Despite his size, there is something wonderfully gentle and almost comical about him. His name, The Franchise, sounds like he should be running a corporate empire, yet his true specialty is convincing people to spoil him rotten while he quietly steals their heart. 

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - Frank is led with a cotton lead.  
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Frank LOVES THIS PART OF HIS DAY
• Horse Care - Level 1 -Frank is barefoot with good feet.  
• Riding - Level 1 -  Frank is condifent and straightforward undersaddle. A bit on the lazy side.  
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - Easy going, go with the flow type. 
• Physical Capability - Level 3 - Frank rehabbed from a tendon injury but was cleared to go back to racing. After some consideration on a second career as a Pony horse Frank was ultimately retired to New Vocations. . 

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.