Everyone knows “Cindy” is as sweet as they come and beyond deserving of a perfect partner!

Cindy is a great citizen all around with her excellent manners, quiet demeanor and been-there-done-that vibe. She goes out at night with a few other girlfriends and fits right into the middle of the pecking order. She is easy to lead and stands patiently in the crossties. 

Under saddle, Cindy is a straightforward type of ride. She can be a little testy in the first few minutes of work, so she will need a confident rider who can set boundaries and keep her respectful. She is a brave mount, riding in both our indoor and outdoor by herself with no issues! We see Cindy thriving in a home with lots of love and attention as she takes on her next career!

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1
• Horse Care - Level 2 - She currently wears front shoes but has also done well barefoot previously when not in work.
• Riding - Level 2
• General Demeanor - Level 1 
• Physical Capability - Level 2+ - Cindy has some arthritic change in her left front knee and she has previously had synovitis in her front fetlocks. She is just getting back into shape now but has been sound in work!

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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.