Tall, dark and perfect, “Marshall” is an immensely athletic and kind gelding who is ready to make someone an exceptional partner.

Marshall came to us through excellent racing connections and his good handling shows. He is all class. Very quiet on the ground and in crossties, Marshall enjoys a good grooming and is compliant for having his hooves picked. He is good for both the farrier and the vet and can be handled by anyone comfortable with horses. 

This classic Thoroughbred is turned out with three other geldings and does well, though he is a lower man in the hierarchy of the field. Marshall can be a bit of a harder keeper, so will require someone with experience in helping a Thoroughbred gain and maintain. 

Marshall has three good gaits, a sweeping overstep at the walk and a lovely canter. He can go in any direction and would be a lovely and competitive sport horse prospect. He does come with some racetrack jewelry and has a screw in his left front due to a condylar fracture he sustained racing. He has raced several times since that surgery and has remained sound. He has remained sound throughout his time in our program and definitely is a trainer fave. He should have no limitations (unless you are seeking an Olympic-level eventer) and is a willing, intelligent and fun partner. He hacks out after his rides on the buckle and is a brave and happy fellow. He truly is a barn favorite. 

Marshall is best suited to a sport horse career thanks to his natural athleticism and would be a good partner for an Intermediate to advanced Rider. His gaits are big and have some loft and,as such, he will not be suitable for a rider who is still learning balance and an independent hand and seat. A confident rider with a soft hand and steady leg will take him far! 

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.