Calling all gray horse lovers! This flashy girl is sure to get you noticed in a number of show rings! “Missy” sustained an injury during race training and never made a start, but she's recovered well and is ready to start her second career!

In her stall, Missy is a snuggle bug and loves attention. She enjoys being groomed and fussed over. Outside her stall, Missy can occasionally be a bit pushy, so she'll be best paired with someone experienced in working with young horses. She stands well to be tacked up and is easy to bridle.

We recently restarted Missy under saddle. She is getting used to being mounted from the mounting block and walks away quietly. When working, she likes light contact and moves well off the leg well. She is an easy ride overall and naturally carries herself in a frame. At only 3 years old, Missy is a clean slate and could go in a number of directions; due to her previous injury, she'll be suitable for flat careers, but we know she'll excel in anything from dressage to western and anything in between.

No matter what direction she goes, her striking looks are bound to turn heads anywhere!

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.