“Moe” is a quiet and kind Thoroughbred who sold for $400,000 as a 2-year-old in training, and his class is evident in everything he does! He's an easy going, been-there-done-that kind of guy who's always eager to greet you. 

Friendly and laid back, Moe is easy to lead and has no stall vices. He's good to groom and tie in his stall, and he loves bathtime! Moe currently wears front steel shoes and is well-behaved for the farrier.

Under saddle, Moe is a straight-forward ride and enjoys exploring outside the ring and going on adventures. We've ridden him on the road with no problem and, while he likes to head up the pack, he'll gladly follow a more experienced horse's lead if he's unsure of something.

Moe has some wear and tear on his ankles from his 28-race career and will be best-suited to a low-level trail or pleasure lifestyle. He's suitable for an intermediate rider. As always, his veterinary records and X rays are available to approved and interested adopters. 

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.