2027 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - Cheerio has been a classy gentleman since he stepped foot in the barn. He is easy to lead to and from turnout in a regular halter and lead. 
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Cheerio stands like a statue to be groomed, tacked and bathed. A true gentleman!
• Horse Care - Level 1 - Cheerio is a simple man, he wears basic front shoes  and eats our normal grain ration.  
• Riding - Level 1 - Cheerio is a sweet, quiet and uncomplicated ride. He was very successful at the track, but he has left his speedy days behind him and enjoys a slower pace now. Easily hacking and trotting around on the buckle. 
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - Cheerio wants to be your BFF, he loves attention and is happy to go on any adventure with his person.  
• Physical Capability - Level 3 - Cheerio retired sound after a phenomenal 86 starts. A testament to his great conformation. He could go in just about any direction, with his rhythmic gaits and steady eddie personality! 

RRP THOROUGHBRED MAKEOVER SPECIAL: Adopt your 2027 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 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover through the 2027 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.