• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - This baby girl is very thoughtful and naturally quiet on the ground. She can be led with a cotton rope and a simple halter.
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Helen has gently learned to stand in a grooming stall and be groomed; she is very kind, aware, and gentle with her handler.
• Horse Care - Level 1 - She is easy with outside mare friends and is in great body condition. She is confident enough to go away from friends without attachment.
• Riding - Level 1 - Especially for how young and limited her training is, Helen is so kind and connected to her rider, she is confidently going walk trot with a bit of easy canter work, she picks up both leads, and is developing stamina for more work.
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - Helen is very willing and easy to care for and have around. She is considerate and observant.
• Physical Capability - Level 3 - Helen has no past injuries and is expected to be unlimited in any discipline.

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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.