Boogie is a fabulous dance partner and can't wait to strut his stuff with his a new person!

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - Boogie is an easy, happy-go-lucky fellow! He is easy to handle and is well behaved for all levels of horsemen. Boogie is a friendly, loving guy who enjoys time with people.
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Boogie stands quietly on the cross ties, in the wash stall and for grooming and tacking. He loves being doted on and receiving attention.
• Horse Care - Level 2 - Boogie currently wears front shoes. We recommend he continue to wear his "boogie shoes" for the foreseeable future.
• Riding - Level 2 - Boogie is a fast and eager learner! He has been well behaved under saddle and has a good work ethic. He is generally a quiet horse with a great attitude! Boogie would do well in a consistent program with a partner who has some experience due to his young age. He will make a great trail or dressage partner!
• General Demeanor - Level 1 - Happy and friendly, Boogie is a joy to be around and gets along well with both human and horses. He is currently turned out with a group of geldings and does well with his buddies. 
• Physical Capability - Level 3 - Boogie suffered from an illness as a yearling which caused some crookedness in his legs. Due to his conformation, he is unraced as the high demands of racing would be too much. He is sound however and it has not affected his way of going. He would make an excellent partner for trail, dressage, low-level jumping and other such endeavors!

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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 range around $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.
  
  
• $2,000 - $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 - $1,500: 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.