2020 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible

Athletic, attractive and SOUND, “Jake from State Farm” has got it going on!

This flashy fellow has a kissable face with a crooked white line across his muzzle. this total package makes all the barn girls swoon! Polite and easy on the ground, Jake from State Farm, stands well in crossties, in the washstall and for the farrier.

Jake from State Farm has three nice gaits and will only get nicer as he continues to build new muscle and learn new things. He is the kind of horse that makes you smile everyday. He has quickly learned to lunge in both directions at the walk, trot, and canter, and we've started him under saddle.

He is still very track fit and can be a little nervous at times, but once he settles and gets used to his environment he relaxes. His first ride was in the middle of a summer camp lesson! While he is quiet, he can worry a little bit and will need a patient rider who is willing to take the time to slowly introduce him to a new life and career.

Jake from State Farm is kind and loving. He takes a little time to warm up and trust his handler but once he does, he’s very affectionate. He loves scratches between his front legs and to play with dog toys!

Jake from State Farm would benefit from a soft and patient rider with experience bringing along young, fit Thoroughbreds. Brought along correctly, he will make for a very competitive partner in any discipline!

COVID-19 Adoption Fee Update

You might notice some of our horses' adoption fees have been reduced in recent days.  This is solely due to the current COVID-19 situation and not because we've discovered new physical issues or behavioral issues.  We always aim to keep our adoption fees low so adopters can invest more in the future training and care for each horse. The adoption option is truly the most economical option!

In addition, please keep in mind the more horses we rehome, the more retiring racehorses we can welcome to our program. And, with the current uncertainty at many racetracks and training centers, we're hoping to eliminate barriers to help find perfect homes for our current residents so we can continue serving those in need of transitional training. Adopters must still be approved to bring a horse home.

Please feel free to contact any horse's trainer for additional information on his or her adoption fee.

ADOPTION FEE POLICY

New Vocations’ adoption fees are intentionally set lower than the cost of buying most Thoroughbreds or Standardbreds through a private seller. In today’s market, it’s not unusual for horses coming right off the track to be listed for sale at a price between $2,000 and $5,000. At New Vocations, we set a fee that will ultimately help each horse find a home quickly. The program’s facilities are always at full capacity, which means we cannot take in an additional horse until one is adopted. Adopters should be encouraged to know that by adopting a horse through New Vocations, they are actually helping two horses transition to careers outside of racing.

In general, our fees are set at $500, $1,000 or $1,000 with a $1,500 donation.  

• $1,000 with a $1,500 donation: 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.

Additionally, adopters get great value for their money: The majority of the horses have been in the program for a minimum of 60 days. During that time, horses are rehabilitated (if needed), socialized with other horses, fully evaluated, and in work with a professional trainer. New Vocations fully discloses each horse’s history and provides all available medical records, many of which include X-ray and ultrasounds.

While adoption fees are low, it should be noted that costs associated with ongoing care and additional training for each horse after adoption can be high. New Vocations hopes that by helping an adopter save money upfront, he or she will have more funds available to cover the continuing costs of properly caring for a horse.