“Rachel” is a sporty superstar in the making and is looking for her lobster! This young mare is all business under saddle and is looking fo her perfect all business partner.

• Leading and Ground Manners – Level 3 –  Rachel is regularly led with a chain, which she respects well.
• Grooming and Tacking – Level 2 – Rachel has been tacked up both in the stall and on crossties. She is quiet on crossties for grooming and tacking, but she doesn't love to hang around forever. She enjoys a workmanlike grooming and getting to work! Rachel is affectionate and is starting to get snuggly!
• Horse Care – Level 3 – Rachel currently wears front and hind steel shoes. She does not require any corrective shoeing and is not on any supplements at this time.
• Riding – Level 2 – Rachel is an absolute pleasure under saddle. She has natural carriage at all gaits and a soft mouth. Rachel is quiet to ride and has natural balance and nice way of going. She naturally picks up both leads and has a lead change. We're currently working her in a rubber D-ring snaffle.
• General Demeanor – Level 2 – Rachel is currently turned out in a group of mares of varying ages and dominance levels. She fits in the middle of the pack. She can be excitable with change, but with structure and consistency she thrives.
• Horses Physical Capability – Level 3 – She's been out and about on trails and is also happy working in the ring! We think Rachel is best suited for a career in low-level dressage or eventing with at least an amateur rider in a training program. Rachel does have “old ankles” - however they are mostly cosmetic. As always, we're happy to share all the vet records we have on Rachel with interested and approved adopters!

Central Perk came to New Vocations via the NYTHA Take the Lead program. We're so grateful for their continued support! 

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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 $2,500, $1,000, $500 or waived:

• $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.
• Waived: This is for horses that have significant limitations for a riding career or are otherwise difficult to place. These horses are otherwise healthy and have been evaluated by a veterinarian.

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.