2026 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - Cookie is well behaved to handle on the ground and can be lead around the farm in a plain halter and cotton rope. 
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 -Cookie loves scratches and the attention he gets on the crossties. He is well behaved to tack up, can be groomed everywhere and is consistent about patiently standing.
• Horse Care - Level 1 -Cookie is an easy keeper, he plays well with others and is happy in his stall and turned out. He has been happiest in front shoes while getting back to work and we recommend that his adopter keep him shod while he’s in a program.  
• Riding - Level 1 - Cookie has been consistently well behaved under saddle, He shows three solid gaits and an clear understanding of bending and turning both ways. Cookie wants to connect to this rider and is an enjoyable ride- he isn’t dull or overly sensitive.  
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - We find him to be relaxed and easy to have around. he loves being outside and enjoys being social with both his two and four legged friends! 
• Physical Capability - Level 3 -  Cookie retired without any known injuries but had some findings on his scope after his last race. 

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.