“Noah” is a big, goofy baby who's ready for adventures! This handsome hunk is unraced due to a pasture accident as a yearling; the resulting scar tissue was irritated just enough by the training hobbles that his owner decided to let him be a riding horse instead.  As such, Noah hasn't seen as much of the world as the horses who have raced, so he is interested in everything going on around him and needs reminders to focus on the job at hand. He is, however, a blank slate and, like the other Panderosa's we've had, a lovely mover who's willing to learn!

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 2 - Noah often gets distracted or in a hurry and needs to be reminded to stay back with his handler.  He also thinks that EVERYTHING goes in his mouth (the lead, the halter, your arm, etc.), so he needs frequent reminders that people don't play with their teeth! He has no ill-intent and is sure you just want to play with him, but he often doesn't realize he is a 1,500 pound horse and not a lap dog. 
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 3 - Noah just isn't sure yet why anyone would want to stand still for as long as he has to do in the crossties.  He never challenges being tied but will usually move back and forth, wave a front leg for attention and generally fidget while he waits for something more interesting to happen. 
• Horse Care - Level 1 - Noah has no special needs.  He is a very easy keeper and is currently barefoot.
• Riding - Level 2-3 - Noah doesn't have a big reaction to anything, but he will definitely need a rider who is experienced with babies to keep him focused on the task at hand instead of stopping to check out his friends or grab a snack. He will need help in gaining confidence in new places or with scary objects and would do best in an environment where he has a steady work schedule and an intermediate or better rider who regularly works with a trainer. 
• General Demeanor - Level 2 - Once again, as Noah is a baby, he is uncertain about new situtations and might show that by walking very very close to you as you pass a scary object; you have to "save" him if he tries to get him, after all!  He also thinks that he is the same size as everything else and doens't always realize that you may not want him so close in your personal bubble.  He is currently turned out with a group of geldings and is not dominant but does enjoy his play time. 
• Horse Physical Capability - Level 3-4 - Noah's old scar tissue does not affect his soundness and he should have no limitations on what he can do.  Under saddle he prefers to trot despite being pacing-bred.

Noah is a big, fancy gelding with loads of potential. If you enjoy working with young horses, he may just be what you are looking for!

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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.