“Day” was raised and trained by a family who loved him and it is evident in every way. He is the consummate gentleman and a child can lead and groom him. All he asks is that you don’t pull his mane (he’s a tender headed fellow)!

He will hack out on the buckle and loves nothing more than exploring, alone or in company. In 2.5 years he has never spooked on the trail (a remarkable feat for a horse who is blind in one eye).

Though he is blind in his left eye you would never know it. I had him when he still had vision and there is no difference. He is the most pleasant fellow, never in a hurry to get anywhere but he will move out for you if you ask.

He is suitable for an advanced beginner and up. Every so often he will have a day when he is on high alert, it’s never malicious, but it might make a beginner nervous (unless they’re working with a trainer). He is truly happiest when riding out but he doesn’t mind work in the ring and will give you what you ask (even if you don’t ask perfectly every time) without getting flustered or angry.

He will only go to the best possible home as he has been perfect for me and he deserves nothing less. 

Located in Southwest Virginia (Thaxton).

Contact: Noel Ward
(434) 610-9273
Hspmnoel@gmail.com

Please note: You must be a New Vocations-approved adopter to bring home a NV grad.

ADOPTION FEE POLICY

New Vocations’ adoption fees are intentionally set lower than the cost of buying most Thoroughbreds or Standardbreds through a private seller. In today’s market, it’s not unusual for horses coming right off the track to be listed for sale at a price between $2,000 and $5,000. At New Vocations, we set a fee that will ultimately help each horse find a home quickly. The program’s facilities are always at full capacity, which means we cannot take in an additional horse until one is adopted. Adopters should be encouraged to know that by adopting a horse through New Vocations, they are actually helping two horses transition to careers outside of racing.

In general, our fees are set at $500, $1,000 or $1,000 with a $1,500 donation.  

• $1,000 with a $1,500 donation: This range is for horses that we consider to be the cream of the crop or “unicorn” horses. They are horses that have few or no limitations and great conformation, movement and size.
• $1,000: This range is for horses that are suitable for a competitive career up to a certain level (for example, cleared for 2’6” but not necessarily 3’). They may have been fully rehabbed from an injury but have been cleared by our veterinarians for most disciplines. 
• $500: This range is for horses that are limited to a flat, trail or companion-type home. These horses are healthy and have been fully rehabbed and evaluated by a vet.

Additionally, adopters get great value for their money: The majority of the horses have been in the program for a minimum of 60 days. During that time, horses are rehabilitated (if needed), socialized with other horses, fully evaluated, and in work with a professional trainer. New Vocations fully discloses each horse’s history and provides all available medical records, many of which include X-ray and ultrasounds.

While adoption fees are low, it should be noted that costs associated with ongoing care and additional training for each horse after adoption can be high. New Vocations hopes that by helping an adopter save money upfront, he or she will have more funds available to cover the continuing costs of properly caring for a horse.