2027 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible

Oskar Martinez is a fun sized handsome boy! He’s in your pockets looking for peppermints! This fellow has run on the flat and over fence. He’s looking for an experienced adopter ready to bring him along. We think he’d be a lovely RRP partner!  

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 2 - Oskar still needs lead by an experienced handler because he occasionally spooks at random times. He’s easy to catch in the field, just crinkle the peppermint wrapper and he comes right over. 
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Oskar is well-behaved and stands quietly for grooming and tacking. He especially loves bath time and enjoys playing in the water!
• Horse Care - Level 1 - Oskar wears steel front shoes. Stands well for the farrier. He is currently turned out solo, just because he hasn’t been with us for a long time.  
• Riding - Level 2 - Oskar likes to take in his surroundings and is best suited for an experienced rider who is willing to take the time. He likes to take a walk around the arena to take in his surroundings prior to mounting. Once you’re on he’s ready and willing to go to work. Oskar has 3 nice gaits and we have been working on his balance during canter transitions. 
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - Oskar is a sweet guy who wants to be in your pocket. He wants a partner to be his leader and teammate.  
• Physical Capability - Level 3 - Oskar came into the program after a racing career on the flat and over fences with no known injuries. We feel that he will be suitable for any new career path! He is looking for an adopter with previous experience and think he would be a fun RRP partner for 2027! We can’t wait to see him succeed!  

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.