2022 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible

“Jack” is a flashy guy who's ready to storm into his second career!

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 2 - He's easily led with a regular halter and lead and responds well to a confident handler. 
  
  
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 2 - Jack stands patiently on the crossties to be groomed and loved on. 
  
  
• Horse Care - Level 2 - 3 - He's currently wearing glue-on shoes on his front hooves as he grows out stronger hoof wall. He will need to stay in glue-ons for another one to two cycles, but then he should be back on track to be nailed up!
  
  
• Riding - Level 2 - 3 - Jack has been very patient throughout his reconditioning rides. He is quiet and willing but will require an advanced rider or an intermediate rider with help from a professional to help him.
  
  
• General Demeanor - Level 2 - He is generally a laid-back guy who keeps to himself in his stall. He goes out with a group of geldings and is more of an alpha type, but he's more playful than aggressive when he asserts himself. 
  
  
• Physical Capability - Level 3+ - Jack is getting back into shape after a long rest period to recover from a right-front tendon injury, which has shown steady improvements over the past six months upon rechecks with our vets. He was recently cleared to begin rehab-type rides, which consist of a 10 minute walk warmup and incremental amounts of trot time as he continues to get back into good fitness. He has stayed sound as he continues to build onto this workout routine, and he is showing a great deal of promise for his next career path. At this time, our vets have given him the thumbs up for unlimited flatwork and jumping up to 2’6”.

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ABOUT OUR ADOPTION FEES

New Vocations intentionally sets our horses’ 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 $5,000 to $10,000!).

Our facilities are nearly always at max capacity, which means we can’t take in a new horse until one is adopted. Keeping our adoption fees low helps us find appropriate homes for horses quickly, thereby enabling us to assist even more horses transition off the track as stalls open up in our barns! In that way, when you adopt a horse through New Vocations, you’re actually helping two horses: your new family member and the one who takes his place in our program!

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

In general, our fees are set at $3,500, $2,500, $1,000, and Under $1,000:

• $3,500: This range is for horses considered unlimited in their physical ability or those with exceptional qualities that would make them an upper- or high-level equine athlete.
  
  
• $2,500: This range is for horses we consider physically capable of a mid- to high-level second career. They have few or relatively minor limitations.
  
  
• $1,000: This range is for horses best-suited for a low- to mid-level career. They may have sustained an injury but have been fully treated and rehabbed. These horses have been examined by and cleared by our veterinarians for most disciplines, possibly up to a certain level (for example, suitable for a career jumping 2’0” but not suitable for a 3’6” career).
  
  
• Under $1,000: This range is for horses that could be harder to place in a perfect situation or those with more limited athletic potential (for example, possibly suitable for flat-work only) but are still capable of a successful second career. They have been evaluated by our veterinarians and are otherwise healthy.

Another perk of adopting from us? We do all we can to give you the most value for your adoption fee. 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, evaluated by trainers and veterinarians, and in regular training with a professional; on average, the monetary value of these services exceeds $5,000. Any medical records (often including X-ray and ultrasounds) and pertinent history we have on each horse is also available to interested and approved adopters.