Oh “Leak,” how your cup runneth over with love, playfulness and zest for life!

This handsome guy is just a playful, personable little boy in a war horse's body. He enjoys snuggling, but he's also never seen a game of tag he didn't want to join! He absolutely loves baths and helping you fill his water bucket (and he's not shy about this either!). Fair warning: You'll be in the splash zone when Leak lends a hand!

This tall and lanky guy is best suited, at least to start, as a trail partner. It's possible he might be able to do more with the right person and with some time, but we think Leak would be quite content to tackle some trails and mosey around on relaxing pleasure rides. He does well in new situations but will do best with a confident rider who can show him the ropes.

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

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 3
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 2
• Horse Care - Level 2 - Leak requires front shoes, but he's a gentleman for the farrier.
• Riding - Level 3
• General Demeanor - Level 2
• Physical Capability - Level 1-2

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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.