Sweet and Steady Warhorse!

Adventure Bound, affectionately called "Bill", is an outgoing gelding who thinks it would be totally awesome to have adventures with you! Always the first to greet you in the barn, he is happy to get scratches or treats, and is ready and willing to see what the day will bring.  Winner of 42 races in 252 starts he's no stranger to having a job, and has the incredible work ethic you'd expect from a warhorse. Under saddle he is forward and willing, but relaxed and happy to let you tell him where to go and how fast to get there.  While he raced as a pacer, and will occasionally pace under tack, he generally prefers to trot and was easy to transition into a canter.  He is a pleasant ride both in and out of the arena, and will happily go out alone to wander the property and the roads. He is currently turned out with another gelding and they do enjoy their morning romps through the field. 

As one migh expect with a well-seasoned horse, Bill does have some filling in his tendons.  This is primarily cosmetic and should not limit his riding carreer.  He has no vices or issues in the barn and is barefoot. 

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 $2,500:  

• $2,500: 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.