2023 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible!

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 2 - 3 - Bella is always thinking about her next adventure, and is typically led with a chain over the nose to remind her that patience is a virtue!

• Grooming and Tacking - Level 2 - 3 - Bella can be slightly head-shy at times and appreciates a slow, relaxed routine when being tacked up or groomed.

• Horse Care - Level 3 - Bella wears front shoes to support a correct hoof angle, and benefits from a few extra calories with her daily ration. A simple fat supplement does the trick to keep her in great shape!

• Riding - Level 3 - 4 - Bella’s comfortable, flowing gaits are sure to turn heads! A sensitive youngster, she is known to assume the role of “leader” if allowed, so she will need a soft-handed rider who can establish boundaries. With some strength-building and finishing, she is sure to make a fine young hunter or dressage prospect! 

• General Demeanor - Level 2 -  Bella has the sweetest baby face and is always looking for someone to snuggle with! In the field, she keeps all of her buddies in check but is never aggressive.

• Physical Capability* - Level 5 - With no known injuries, Bella-girl is looking forward to a bright future!  
  
  

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*Assessments are based on information provided by the donors, physical/ mental assessments done by our professional team, as well as any veterinary examinations done at the farm (as needed). Approved, prospective adopters are welcome to arrange and coordinate a PPE if they choose, after speaking with the trainer at the respective facility of the horse. Adopters may also elect to use the 60-day trial period to thoroughly vet and assess the fit of the horse at their barn to ensure a great match!

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.