Off track Thoroughbreds can go on to lead very successful careers as show horses, sport horses, and pleasure mounts in any discipline. If you are considering a new horse and are interested in building a rewarding relationship with one of these beautiful animals, here’s how our adoption process works.
1. Fill out an application. If interested, please contact us via e-mail with a completed application. Adopting off track Thoroughbreds is ideal for experienced, previous horse owners, and questions will be asked regarding experience and care of the horse.
The application can be downloaded here: Application
Our e-mail is info@aftertheraces.org
2. Choosing a horse. If approved (references will be checked and you will be contacted within 48 hours of submitting an application), you can view all our adoptable horses on our website, complete with pictures. Appointments can be made to meet the horses in person or a decision may be made via information on the internet and an interview with After the Races staff.
3. Adoption fees and contract. Adoption fees vary based on the horse and their abilities and condition. In order to adopt any horse, adopters must sign an adoption contract as well as a No-Auction and Right of First Refusal contract, and adoption fees must be paid at the time of signing.
4. Transportation. Adopters have 7 days to move the horse from our location upon completion of the adoption process. A daily rate will be charged for every day the horse remains in our care beyond the first seven. Transportation is the responsibility of the adopter.
5. Keep us updated! Once a horse has left to go to its new home, we must hear how it is adjusting and expect at least a couple updates during the first year, with photos, so that we can see how the horse is transitioning. This is the most rewarding part of our job!
