2027 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible

Meet SS Runs for Fun, Aka “Frannie” came to us in partnership with Aftercare Charles Town. This cute gal is by D'Funnybone She has been enjoying her transitioning on the farm, making great friends in turnout and has become a favorite among the barn girls. Frannie is easy going and willing under saddle. She is certainly going to be a fun girl for her future adopter looking for a mid -level prospect.  

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 -Frannie leads easily with a plain halter and cotton lead rope.  
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Frannie enjoys grooming and bath time. She is happy to stand in the stall or just hang out loose in the round pen for grooming and tacking.
• Horse Care - Level 1 - Frannie currently wears steel front shoes and stands well for farrier. She has no vices.  
• Riding - Level 2 - Frannie is an overall straight forward ride. She looks to her rider for reassurance in new situations. She is a quick learner and is willing. Frannie is a solid build and can take a rider with long legs. 
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - Frannie has been turned out with a group of mares in a large pasture. She is low in dominance and enjoys the company of other laid back horses. Frannie is a sweet girl who loves attention.  
• Physical Capability - Level 2 - Frannie is looking for an adopter who has previous experience with OTTBs that wants a mid level prospect. She is currently back in a riding routine after an acute tendon flare up. Our veterinary team feels she has a good prognosis for a mid level next career. She has ultrasound images available for approved adopters. Fun girl looking for a fun partner!  

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.