ASPCA Grant Enables New Vocations to Retrain, Rehome Standardbred Broodmares

^{Retired Standardbred broodmare Strategic Point found a new home and purpose via New Vocations' Matrons of Honor program, made possible by a grant from the ASPCA.}

ASPCA Grant Enables New Vocations to Retrain, Rehome Standardbred Broodmares

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is pleased to announce it has launched a pilot program to rehab, retrain and rehome retired Standardbred broodmares thanks to a $30,000 grant from the ASPCA.

The “Matrons of Honor” project focuses on mares 21 years of age and younger that are no longer suitable for breeding due to barrenness or lack of commercial appeal, an underserved group of horses at risk of winding up in bad situations. New Vocations and trainer Amanda Munson are now accepting qualified mares at Mill Creek Equestrian, just north of Dayton, Ohio. 

“I’m excited that the ASPCA sees the need and is willing to help New Vocations retrain and place these mares in new careers,” said New Vocations Executive Director Dot Morgan. “Breaking the mares to ride and placing them in qualified homes gives them a boost out of the ‘unwanted horse’ category. Virtually all of these mares trained or raced so developing riding skills is not difficult, but it takes time. That means time in the arena and out on trails, and time being boarded until someone offers them a home. The ASPCA grant allows New Vocations to give them that time.”

So far, two Matrons of Honor have been adopted into new, loving homes for third careers. Several more are in various stages of retraining and will be available for adoption soon!

For information on donating a retired racehorse or broodmare contact Winnie Nemeth at winnie@horseadoption.com or (734) 320-7918.

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About New Vocations: Founded in 1992, New Vocations has grown into the largest racehorse adoption charity in the country. Its mission to rehabilitate, retrain and rehome retired racehorses has led to the placement of over 7,500 retiring Standardbred and Thoroughbred in experienced, loving homes over the past 30 years. With nine facilities in six states, New Vocations works directly with racing owners and trainers seeking aftercare options to serve more than 550 retiring racehorses each year. Learn more at newvocations.org.