You'll surely be captured by The Spider's handsome looks, athleticism and gorgeous way of going! If you don't mind a more energetic, spirited kind of guy, "Spiderman" might just be the one for you!

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 3 - He can be antsy or excitable at times, but is overall a pretty good boy for leading. He is typically led with a lead rope that has a chain in case a little extra help is needed.

• Grooming and Tacking - Level 2 - 3 - The Spider can be impatient at times and can get antsy on the crossties, but he is generally well behaved for grooming

• Horse Care - Level 2 - 3* - He has front shoes and recently came out of Easy Boot glue-ons. *Not easy for the farrier -- generally needs a sedative and ear plugs in while beign done*

• Riding - Level 3 - 4 - The Spider is not afraid to show you how he feels! He can be strong and excitable under saddle, and he will test his rider by bucking or kicking out. His connections on the track said that he could be unpredictable there as well, and advised that he wasn't for a beginner rider!

• General Demeanor - Level 3 - Spiderman can be excitable or anxious in new environments, so he does best with a confident rider/ handler

• Physical Capability - Level 4+ - The Spider retired from racing because he just wasn't competitive as a racehorse! He has no known issues other than a gas pocket that was found in his right front foot's medial hoof wall with adjacent P3 bone resorption, but it was treated completely with antibiotics and farrier work, so he isn't expected to have any issues moving forward with that! Vet records are available to interested, approved adopters! 

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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.