🏝 No need to vacation on an island when REAGAN'S ISLE can bring the sunshine to you! ☀️ 🌺 2023 Thoroughbred Mare 🌺 15.2 h 🌺 Location: Lexington, KY 🌺 FMI: newvocations.org/horse_detai… "Reagan" has quickly become a standout favorite thanks to her sweet face, kind demeanor, and easygoing attitude. She is lovely to handle, leads politely, and is absolutely perfect in the crossties for grooming, bathing, and tacking. An easy keeper, Reagan stays shiny and plump on our normal grain ration and enjoys spending her nights turned out with a friend. Under saddle, she is simple and uncomplicated with more woah than go and happily joining in on adventures both inside and outside the arena. Reagan retired sound and is ready to step into her next career. If you're looking for a sweet, sensible mare who is easy to enjoy, Reagan may be just the partner you've been searching for! #OTTB #Thoroughbred #ExRacehorse #RetiredRacehorse #HorseAdoption #AdoptDontShop #NewVocations #SweetMare #SecondCareerHorse #FuturePartner

🤖 Select all squares containing your future best friend. Congratulations! You found T G's Nelson 🤎 This 2019 gelding may be retired from riding, but he still has plenty to offer. At 17 hands, Nelson is a larger-than-life personality who loves one-on-one attention, making funny faces, and spending time with his people. Whether he's helping you with chores, joining you for grooming sessions, or simply keeping you company in the pasture, Nelson is ready to be someone's favorite sidekick. 🥔 2019 Thoroughbred Gelding 🥔 17 h 🥔 Pasture Potato™ Companion Horse 🥔 Location: Ocala, FL 🥔 FMI: newvocations.org/horse_detai… #PasturePotato #OTTB #AdoptAHorse #RetiredRacehorse #NewVocations #CompanionHorse #FutureBestFriend #HorseLove #GoodestBoy

💥 Ready to add a little extra spark to your barn? Meet SILENT CHARGE! 💥 ⚡ 2023 Thoroughbred Gelding ⚡ 16.1 h ⚡ Location: Lexington, KY ⚡ FMI: newvocations.org/horse_detai… "Charger" is a certified good boy and one of those horses that is impossible not to love! He has a calm, easygoing nature and is polite to handle, standing quietly for grooming, bathing, and tacking. Under saddle, Charger continues to live up to his reputation with three easy, quiet gaits and an exceptionally amateur-friendly ride. He's the type of horse that makes you feel confident and comfortable from the moment you swing a leg over. He retired after having some chips removed and should be able to go in just about any direction. Sweet, sensible, and a barn favorite, Charger is ready to be someone's very good boy for years to come! #OTTB #Thoroughbred #HorseAdoption #SecondCareerHorse #ExRacehorse #NewVocations #BarnFavorite #GoodBoy #ThoroughbredLife #AdoptDontShop

🎯 Ready to start your own WINNING CAMPAIGN? 🎯 🏆 2022 Thoroughbred Gelding 🏆 16.3 h 🏆 RRP Eligible 🏆 Location: Lexington, KY 🏆 FMI: newvocations.org/horse_detai… "Andy" is a big, handsome gelding with an even bigger personality! This smart boy loves to interact with his people and the world around him, and he's always looking for ways to keep himself entertained. He can occasionally forget his manners and test his boundaries, but he benefits from having a job and staying engaged. Andy stands well for grooming, tacking, and bathing, though he'll happily investigate anything within reach and may add a little wiggle to the process. Under saddle, he's content to take life at his own pace and would rather not work harder than necessary, but he has three lovely gaits and his work ethic improves with every ride. Andy enjoys turnout with his buddies and loves a good stall nap. He retired sound and simply needed some well-earned R&R after racing. After enjoying the winter off, he's refreshed, ready, and prepared to head in just about any direction. If you're looking for a smart horse with a playful personality and plenty of potential, Andy may be the perfect addition to your team! #OTTB #Thoroughbred #ExRacehorse #RetiredRacehorse #RRP2026 #ThoroughbredMakeover #HorseAdoption #NewVocations #SecondCareerHorse #FuturePartner

Meet the barn clown with the superstar forelock: COYOTE ROAD! 🤡 2019 Thoroughbred Gelding 🤡 16 h 🤡 2026 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover Eligible 🤡 Location: Lexington, KY 🤡 FMI: newvocations.org "Wylie" is packed full of personality and keeps us laughing every day! This goofy gelding loves interacting with his people and is always looking for something to investigate, play with, or turn into a toy. While he occasionally needs a reminder to stay in his bubble, his friendly nature makes him a favorite around the barn. Wylie is easy to groom, tack, and bathe, enjoys turnout with his buddies, and is a quiet citizen in his stall. Under saddle, he'd prefer not to rush into anything, slower speeds are definitely his favorite! He's more of a kick ride, but he has three lovely gaits, a super canter, and always tries hard for his rider. Wylie retired after 24 starts and over $117,000 in earnings. He came to us with some minor wear and tear from his racing career, but after plenty of letdown time, he is ready to move on to his next chapter. If you're looking for a horse with equal parts talent and personality, Wylie might just be your guy! #OTTB #Thoroughbred #ExRacehorse #RetiredRacehorse #RRP2026 #ThoroughbredMakeover #JumpProspect #HorseAdoption #NewVocations #BarnFavorite

🌞 NV GRAD HIGHLIGHT 🌞 -- GUITARTUITION PLZZ is a 2019 Thoroughbred gelding who was adopted out of our Louisiana facility last year by his adopter, Michelle. "Dylan" is doing very well! The pair attended their first low level dressage show and received a 3rd place in the Intro A class! Michelle says he is a sweet boy and the sky is the limit. Congrats! #OTTB #ExRacehorse #RetiredRacehorse #Thoroughbred #NewVocations #SuccessStory

Still growing, still learning, and already stealing hearts! 🌱 🌸 2022 Thoroughbred Mare 🌸 15.2 h 🌸 RRP Eligible 🌸 Location: Lexington, KY 🌸 FMI: newvocations.org/horse_detai… Ariri is the sweetest young lady and is quickly becoming a barn favorite! She leads politely, stands well for grooming and tacking, and is learning that crosstie time can be pretty relaxing. Like any youngster, she appreciates a little reassurance now and then, but she has a kind, willing nature and learns quickly. Under saddle, Ariri is still green and figuring things out, but she's full of try and approaches her work with a good mind. When she's not making progress in her training, she's enjoying turnout with her friends and soaking up all the attention she can get. Racing just wasn't her passion, and she retired sound with no known limitations. We're excited to see what the future holds for this sweet girl as she begins her next adventure! #OTTB #Thoroughbred #ExRacehorse #RetiredRacehorse #RRP2026 #ThoroughbredMakeover #HorseAdoption #AdoptDontShop #NewVocations #FuturePartner

CALLING ALL RIDERS! WE NEED YOU 😎 In one month The REAL RIDER CUP will be hosted at our New Vocations facility in Lexington, KY. What is The Real Rider Cup you ask? Well it's one of the best events showcasing the Thoroughbred - AND it also raises money for AFTERCARE! Riders take a retired Thoroughbred racehorse over a jumper course in front of fans and industry supporters! The event also boasts food trucks, full bar, music and more! Whether you're riding or just coming to cheer a rider on - we would LOVE your support! Would you like to be a rider at the event? Whether you have a horse or not - reach out to us or @therealridercup to express your interest! Bring a whole team or we can put you on a team! Each rider has a goal to raise $1000 to support aftercare and gets to enjoy truly a unique experience in the saddle. Know of someone you think should be a rider? Nominate them by tagging them in the comments!! Learn more about the event at: therealridercup.com/ 😎 #aftercare #horseracing #therealridercup #horses #equestrian #jockey #thoroughbred #ottb

🤠 Well hello there, partner! 🌵2021 TB Gelding 🌵15.2h 🌵RRP Eligible 🌵Location: Lexington, KY 🌵FMI: newvocations.org/horse_detai… TAKE TOMORROW is an easy keeper- he stands well to be groomed, tacked, and bathed. "Taki" is working on his patience- but he has a job to do and wants to get to it! His patience is improving every day though. Taki enjoys having a job, he listens well and likes to please. He is still working on his foundations, but we see him being a great partner. Taki has fully rehabbed from a soft tissue injury and is ready to go in about any direction - we think he makes an adorable western mount though! #OTTB #Thoroughbred #ExRacehorse #RetiredRacehorse #Western #WesternPartner

Straight from the sea to your heart: meet POSEIDON'S SON ⚡ 🌊 2019 Thoroughbred Gelding 🌊RRP Eligible 🌊16.1 h 🌊Location: Lexington, KY 🌊FMI: newvocations.org/horse_detai… "Percy" has traded the sea for a new quest, and he’s handling it like a true demigod. He leads well and stands patiently to be groomed, tacked, and bathed. Percy is all patience and good manners—standing quietly to be groomed, tacked, and bathed as if Annabeth herself taught him the basics. He’s currently building his strength under saddle, so you might catch a little wiggle here and there, but he’s got that classic Percy Jackson trait: he’s trying hard, and he’s got a very good brain! Percy retired with some knee chips that were removed, but he's expected to have very little limitation moving forward. Sweet, fun, and easy to have around, Percy is ready for the right person to choose their next quest together! #PercyJackson #Poseidon #OTTB #ExRacehorse #RetiredRacehorse #Equestrian #AdoptDontShop #NewVocations

Please help us welcome SPENCER ALLEN to his first Real Rider Cup. Now a professional huntsman with the Long Run Woodford Hounds, Spencer is another military veteran (United States Marine Corps). Follow the link to read his fascinating bio! therealridercup.com/rider/sp… #JumpOn! 🏇

This is what charity is about!

War horses are the BEST!

New Vocations All-Thoroughbred Charity Show Raises Over $180,000 June 10, 2026 – Lexington, KY – The 23rd New Vocations All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show Presented by Heider Family Stables raised over $180,000 to support racehorse aftercare.  Proceeds from the event held May 29th - 31st at Highfields Event Center in Aiken, SC, go directly towards New Vocations’ efforts to rehab, retrain and rehome retiring racehorses. The charity show brought together over 150 exhibitors from a dozen different states, all showcasing the versatility of their off-track Thoroughbreds. The show featured a wide range of classes including hunter, jumper, in-hand, Western and lead line. New in 2026 were obstacle classes, both in-hand and under saddle. "Over the past 23 years it's been very rewarding to watch the event grow and highlight the versatility of the Thoroughbred while raising critical funds for our program," said Anna Ford, New Vocations’ Executive Director.  “We’re deeply grateful for the generosity of our sponsors, many of whom are Thoroughbred owners, breeders, and industry organizations. Their continued support allows us to host a meaningful and successful show year after year.” Show highlights included: Competitive and well-attended War Horse classes, all of which were generously sponsored by 100% Racing. The War Horse In-Hand Over $100k in Earnings class was won by Up and Out of Site, owned by Natalie Hendrix. The crowd favorite Open Hunter Derby, won by Geranium, owned by Ted Gregory and ridden by Martin Videla. 20 New Vocations graduates competed in a variety of classes, including This Very Day adopted by Julia Gaskins in 2009, and 4 brand new graduates adopted just last year: Call Me Rip, Outworkallday, Guitartuition Plzz and Transition Game. Read more: newvocations.org/news_detail…

Barn favorite HELM PLACE is ready for his next chapter! ✨2022 TB Gelding ✨16 h ✨RRP Eligible ✨Location: Lexington, KY ✨FMI: newvocations.org/horse_detai… "Henry" is just the best boy! He leads easily and stands like a gentleman on the ground. He is easygoing to groom, tack, and bathe. Henry is a very good boy under saddle. He has 3 rhythmic, lovely gaits. He has impressed us with his work ethic and is eager to please. This boy has been so wonderful to have in the barn. He likes working and hanging out with us, and is just a sweet, lovable guy! Henry retired with some knee chips that were removed and should have very little physical limitations. As always, veterinary records are available to interested and approved adopters. #OTTB #ExRacehorse #RetiredRacehorse #Thoroughbred #Equestrian #AdoptDontShop #NewVocations

AMIGO'S AFFAIR has NEW pics!🤩 Why should you adopt AMIGO’S AFFAIR? ✨ 22 wins / $279,699 earned ✨ 15.2h of talent ✨Balanced trot & rocking it over fences ✨ Loves attention and treats ✨ Quiet, sensible, and straightforward ✨RRP ELIGIBLE Smart, sensible, and retired sound with no limitations—Amigo is the kind of horse who knows his job and does it well. He appreciates attention just as much as he appreciates work, and he’s the type to settle into a new routine with ease. In the barn, he’s straightforward, quiet for grooming and tacking, and happiest when snacks and a little pampering are involved. Under saddle, Amigo is continuing to improve with every ride. He is currently going quietly walk/trot and is learning to accept contact nicely. His trot is balanced and developing well. His canter is still a bit quick and unbalanced at times, but not dangerous and continues to improve with consistency. He would be best suited for an intermediate rider working with a trainer. Retired sound and ready for his next chapter, Amigo is simple, sensible, and versatile—he could excel in many directions and has no physical limitations. Wherever he lands, he has all the ingredients to be a steady, enjoyable partner. #OTTB #WarHorse #Thoroughbred #ExRacehorse #RetiredRacehorse #Equestrian #Jumpers #Hunters #Eventing #JuniorRider #NewCareer #NewVocations #AdoptDontShop

THE FACE! THE EYE! THE EVERYTHING! SHE'S BEAUTIFUL. 😍 2024 Thoroughbred Filly 😍 15.2 Hh 😍 Unraced 😍 Location: Lexington, KY 😍 FMI: newvocations.org/horse_detai… Quiet, calm, and sweet—Beauty is ready for her next chapter! #Thoroughbred #HorseAdoption #NewVocations

This War Horse won nearly half a million on the track, and his excellent work ethic has transferred well to his new career as a riding horse! 🐉2015 Standardbred Gelding 🐉16 h 🐉Location: Richwood, OH 🐉FMI: newvocations.org/horse_detai… DRAGONOLOGY is a star on the ground - he has even been handled by children AND husbands! "Dragon" is easy to groom and tack. Dragon happily toted around kids while still at the track and had no trouble transitioning to riding full time. He stands quietly at the mounting block and has been happy to ride in the arena, out down the road and through the fields. He has offered to trot and pace under saddle. His pace is soft and easy to ride. Dragon retired with no notable injuries and has no limitations on his future career, though we dont see him being a high level jumping or dressage horse. #Standardbred #OTSTB #Equestrian #ExRacehorse #RetiredRacehorse #AdontDontShop #NewVocations

We've received a handful of fantastic photos from our volunteers, and they have us even more excited to see all of the special moments captured during our 23rd Annual New Vocations All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show! 📸✨ This year, we welcomed 156 entries, including 21 New Vocations graduates. Among the graduates were horses adopted as far back as 2009 (THIS VERY DAY) and as recently as last year! Thoroughbreds and their owners traveled from 12 different states to spend three days showcasing the versatility and athleticism that make Off-The-Track Thoroughbreds so special. Thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, and staff for helping make this event such a success. Proceeds from this horse show continue to further our mission of rehoming and showcasing retired racehorses. What an incredible weekend celebrating the Thoroughbred! 🐎❤️ #NewVocations #AllThoroughbredHorseShow #Thoroughbred #OTTB #RetiredRacehorse #AikenSC #HorseShow #Equestrian #ThoroughbredAfterCare

Happy National Best Friend Day! Tag your bestie in the comments below! 👇 If you are still searching for a four-legged bestie, HENNESSY WILD is looking for a forever best friend too! This 2021 gelding is the total package: kind, willing, athletic, and just plain fun to have around. From standing quietly on crossties to quietly W/T/C under saddle, he’s been an easy partner every step of the way. Add in his balanced movement, brave attitude, and goofy personality, and you’ve got a horse that’s just as enjoyable in the barn as he is under saddle. If you’re looking for a straightforward, athletic partner for a low to mid-level sport horse career… Whiskey might be your perfect match 🤎 FMI: newvocations.org/horse_detai… #NationalBestFriendDay #BFF #BestFriend #Bestie #OTTB #Thoroughbred #ExRacehorse #RetiredRacehorse #ThoroughbredAftercare #AftercareMatters #AdoptDontShop #NewVocations