Your dream horse has just come round the mountain! Meet Comin’ Round, a spunky 6-year-old gelding who's looking for his forever home. He will instantly draw you in with his striking coat and big, white blaze. 

On the ground, Comin’ Round can be a bit of a tough nut to crack. He reminds us of Goldy Locks when it comes to turnout; some friends are too nice and others are too mean; some days are too hot and some days are too chilly! However, on Comin’ Round’s ideal day, he will happily graze for a few hours before he's ready to come inside. Comin’ Round is working on his manners in the crossties and learning how to be patient. We've also learned that he's not currently a fan of clippers when it comes to trimming the hairs under his mandible to his chin. Otherwise, he shows no naughty behavior (aside from some pawing just to let you know he needs your attention at all times!). He has no stall vices and is happy eating his hay quietly when he's inside. 

Under saddle, Comin’ Round has proven to be an excellent student! With a great mind and willingness to learn, we see him lighting up any ring he is in. It's been just over a month since Comin’ Round's last race, so he's still transitioning to a quieter workload. He's been working on loosening his hind end muscles while building topline as he continues to fill out. He will do best in a home with an advanced rider who can help him relax while rebuilding. 

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 2
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 3
• Horse Care - Level 2 
• Riding - Level 2
• General Demeanor - Level 2 
• Horse Physical Capability - Level 4+

 CLICK FOR HORSE LEVEL INFORMATION 

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.