Kathar is a regal man with the eyes to prove it! He has that classic big body, beautiful rounding neck and large head to make him a stand-out on the farm. And he knows he's hot stuff, dancing and jigging on the way to and from turnout. But he's never he acted out or tried to get away. He just rounds that pretty neck and jogs right next to you, light in your hand and showing off his handsome body! He goes anywhere we ask him to with clear confidence.

When he's not showing off, Kathar has a very cool presence on the ground! Typically he is cool as a cucumber. He stands well in the crossties and for farrier. And he loves his grass ... he always eats like he'll never see it again!

Under saddle, Kathar is still working on that confidence he displays on the ground. He's very anxious at the moment, but we're working on helping him relax! He stays calm free longeing and longes on the line really well, so we know it's in there! He hasn’t offered to buck, bolt or rear, but he hasn’t quite settled with a rider yet. He had a beautiful uphill canter that we see going down center line!

We see Kathar benefitting from another 30-60 days of pasture turnout to give his body and brain a bit more down time before starting in a serious training program. He is available for approved adopters with a good understanding of restarting a horse off the track. Down the road he might be suitable for an advanced intermediate rider but for now, he'll require an experienced rider to help him be his best!

Leading and Ground Manners - Level 2
Grooming and Tacking - Level 2
Horse Care - Level 3
Riding - Level 3
General Demeanor - Level 2
Horse Physical Capability - Level 3

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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.