This Aussie-bred and raced guy sure lives up to the meaning of his name: wise and sweet! International traveller Barimah is looking for his perfect partner—someone with a quiet soft way to connect with this old soul.

This special guy is looking to take it easy. He likes to be groomed and fussed with but is really looking to really connect with his person. We think once he finds his perfect adopter he will be forever their partner.

Under saddle Barimah has shown us his moves at the walk, pace, trot and canter. We think Barimah would prefer a low-key lifestyle: a quiet barn, pleasure riding, maybe some trails and a lot of spoiling!

His old ankles are a reminder of the racehorse he was. They aren’t pretty to look at but they bother us more than him.

Barimah doesn’t like a chaotic turn out. He would prefer one or two quiet friends (he does, however, watch the wild youngsters' turn out antics from afar with great interest!). Barimah is the low man in turn out and is scared of an aggressive horse.

Barimah is the sweetest guy who'll be a wonderful partner. We can’t wait to find this guy his perfect match!

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - Barimah walks to and from turnout quietly without a chain.
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Barimah love to be groomed and bathed. He stands quietly on the crossties.
• Horse Care - Level 1 - Barimah happily goes barefoot.
• Riding - Level 2 - 3 - Barimah is easy going but is currently best with one or two horses in the ring. A busy ring filled with jumping horses is still a bit overwhelming for him.
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - This handsome guy can be mildly standoffish at first but he truly just wants to please.
• Horse Physical Capability - Level 2 - 3 - Barimah has some set osselets.

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ABOUT OUR ADOPTION FEES

We intentionally set New Vocations’ adoption fees lower than the average cost of buying a Thoroughbreds or Standardbreds from a private seller (in today's market, horses coming right off the track are often listed at a price between $2,000 and $5,000!). Our facilities are always at full capacity, which means we can't take in an additional horse until one is adopted; a lower adoption fee means horses are more likely to find appropriate homes quickly and we can welcome more horses into our barns. And just think: By adopting one horse through New Vocations, you're actually helping two horses (you new family member and the one who takes his place in our program) 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.

Another perk of adopting from us? We do our best to give you the best bang for your buck. Most adoptable horses have been in the program for a minimum of 60 days,  during which they're rehabilitated (if needed), socialized with other horses, fully evaluated, and in work with a professional trainer. We're also happy to share the history and any medical records (often including X-ray and ultrasounds) we have on each horse with interested and approved adopters.

While our adoption fees are low, please remember that costs associated with ongoing care and additional training for a horse (adopted or otherwise!) can be high. We hope that by helping an adopter save money upfront, you'll have more funds available to cover the continuing costs of properly caring for and training a horse.