Thoroughbred adoption isn’t just about hunters and jumpers. There are many wonderful horses that just need a little rest, or may never be really comfortable supporting a rider’s weight due to old injuries.
These retired racehorses can be companions for another horse, or just pasture ornaments.
Important note: many of these horses are suitable for riding but have been placed in multiple categories.
We adopted “Hoy” from New Beginnings Equine Rescue in 2006 for my daughter to continue riding, after the sudden death of her 1 st horse. He came off the Finger Lakes track and was in horrible condition. It was love at first sight for him and my daughter, Mariah. He…
Would you love to own your own connection to Kentucky Derby history? Thirtysevenliveson is a half brother to 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine that Bird! He is also a half brother to the late Multiple Grade 1 Stakes winner Dullahan. In Thoroughbreds, they are only considered to be “siblings” if…
1998 – 16.1h – Gelding This classy gentleman has quite a story to tell! In his 7 year racing career, he traveled to many of the top racetracks around the US, racking up wins at many! This warrior horse finished first, second or third in 25 out of his 40…
2006 – 15.3h – Gelding Stunning gelding with excellent breeding, conformation and a ton of class packed into his compact frame! Bruce is remarkably intelligent, gentle to handle and has the most stunning, kind and soulful eye. After a long and successful racing career he is best suited for a…
2009 – 17h – Gelding Tall, well built, gorgeous gelding with a classy, kind demeanor. Loves TLC and pampering. Flashy has a big heart and an upbeat attitude. While he loves to play with his buddies during turnout, he is best suited to a non-riding home as a companion and…
2008 – 15.2h – Mare Very kind and gentle mare. Easy to handle, sound with clean legs. Willing attitude, patient disposition, intelligent and learns quickly. No vices. Al is not started under saddle so will be best suited as a non-riding companion or therapy program horse doing ground work.
2001 – 15.3h – Mare Absolutely stunning, beautifully built mare with lots of chrome. Inquisitive and outgoing personality. Ansiedad is best suited to a non-riding second career.
Bishop of Derry aka “Wyatt” was purchased for $500,000 as a yearling, he has excellent confirmation and a beautiful flowing movement. He competed in dressage events before coming to us. Wyatt is a lovely horse, he has impeccable ground manners, and extensive natural horsemanship experience. Wyatt does much better…
ADOPTION REDUCED, REASONABLE OFFERS ACCEPTED Candy is a beautiful 16hh, 12 year old mare. She has been retrained and has belonged to a young girl for the past 6 years, jumps, good mind, sound. Prefer home in the Albany-Saratoga area as owners would like to keep track of her, they…
This beautifully flashy gelding has an A++ personality to match his sweet face. He is incredibly quiet and gentle, has been low in the pecking order and the kind of guy who lets his friends eat first. He would thrive with a kid to call his own and will stand…Read more…
Super quiet, sweet, level headed gelding that is suitable for light riding/trail. Very comfy well balanced gaits and a light mouth. Extremely handsome, classy and gentle. Always happy kind of guy who loves everyone.
Laila’s Jazz has an exceptional race record. He is a classy gentleman that is ready for a new career. He would be best suited for an experience horse person that is looking for an athletic partner. He is currently sound with no limitations. He has no know racing injuries. He…Read more…
This tall, gorgeous 7 year old gentleman has an A personality and will make you laugh with his attention seeking antics. He is green under saddle but kind and willing to learn his next job. He is sound and suitable for low jumping.
This handsome, classy and kind dark bay gelding has tons of presence, natural self-carriage and three lovely gaits. He is best suited for a light workload with an intermediate rider.
Very kind, well balanced mare with a delicate mouth and classy expression. She has 3 lovely gaits and will require a soft handed rider with some education to build her confidence. She is very quiet to ride and handle but has a bit of a spook when nervous. Sound and…Read more…
This drop dead gorgeous bay mare is a beautiful, athletic mover with a refined look worthy of the admiration she seeks. Barefoot and sound, she would make a stunning hunter. Quite green so would thrive with an accomplished rider who will be well rewarded with this talented partner.
Magic Monde is a gorgeous bay gelding who has impeccable basics and 3 lovely gaits.(check out his video) At 17 hands, he lunges beautifully and has had many miles under saddle. He has a dedicated work ethic, kind disposition and would thrive with someone to call his own. He is…Read more…
Very Sweet dark bay thorough bred. He will and is willing to learn and try anything !! He is all dark brown with a mixed snip to the right between Nostrils on bottom whining to the left and ending on the upper lip. Double horizontal colic just above the eye…Read more…
Bay mare 15.2 hands approximately 16 years old. Tattoo is hard to read, so age is approximate Free to approved home. Loss of family land forces us to find her a new home immediately. She has been a pasture ornament for 10 years. Previously she was trail ridden,…
Aubrey is not sound enough to be ridden, but she’s a very sweet and affectionate mare who would make a lovely companion horse. She is currently shares her foster home with another mare from SAFE and the two gals are close friends. She has a sweet disposition and loves people.…Read more…
Dottie is a tall and beautiful thoroughbred mare, who is ready to find her forever home. She is an ex-racehorse and former broodmare who was approved by the Westphalian registry. She’s had a difficult life and shows clear signs of having been mistreated in the past. Dottie loves to be…Read more…
Lil O is a 13 year old, 15.3hh, gelding. He is excellent for farrier and vet. Stands tied, either cross ties or single tied. He is current on coggins, vaccinations, farrier and dentist, he is a cribber. He would be best suited for someone who would like the occasional leisure…Read more…