While Edge of Anxiety (“Debbie”) is affectionately nicknamed after one of our New York trainer's most anxious adult clients (human Debbie thinks this is hilarious, by the way!), this filly is 100% calm, cool and collected!

Debbie has a fantastic uphill build and an equally fantastic work ethic and canter. We often see her quietly cantering around her pasture in the most balanced way. She's still figuring out that balance under saddle, but we know it’s in there waiting to bloom! She still bulges out on corners a bit, but she’s easily corrected and is doing this less as she gains strength. With her build and fluid movement, we think she'd be a fantastic event mount. She's always up for work and has a great attitude!

On the ground, Debbie is easy to handle, groom and tack. A loud truck driving by might catch her attention, but her reactions aren't much more than a prick of the ear. She turns out well with other mares and is a middle-of-the-pack type of gal.

Debbie retired from due to a sesamoid fracture, which was surgically removed. She should have few limitations for her second career.

Edge of Anxiety came to New Vocations via the NYTHA Take the Lead Program. We're so grateful for their continued support!

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 2 - Debbie is easy to work around and lead however does show her greenness at times.
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 2 - Debbie may look around while grooming and tacking. She’s learning to enjoy every minute of it.
• Horse Care - Level 1 - Debbie is currently barefoot.
• Riding - Level 2
• General Demeanor - Level 2
• Horse Physical Capability - Level 4

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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.