New Stride Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

Our Horses

The following horses are currently available for adoption! If you are interested in a particular horse, please contact the person specified in the horse's description to arrange a visit or get more information.

Please note that we often have horses in the program who may not be up on the web site yet. If you want to adopt a Thoroughbred but don't see a horse on this page that interests you, please contact us to ask about other horses in the program who are ready for adoption!

Thoroughbreds can become a rewarding and successful partner for your equine endeavors and give you great happiness. A Thoroughbred is not for everyone, and if you are considering adopting one, it is important to understand them. Please read the section on Adopting a Thoroughbred to find out if a Thoroughbred is the right kind of horse for you! We also ask that all potential adopters understand New Stride's adoption process.

Stanley

Sex: Gelding
Age: 4 years
Breeding: By Katahaula County out of Free at Heart by Free at Last
Adoption fee: $850
Notes:  30 days professional training under saddle! Goes English and Western, great trail horse!
Contact: Krystle Harbridge at 778.240.0565
Click here for more photos and information about Stanley.

Sunny

Sex:  Gelding
Age:  3 years
Breeding: Katahaula County
Adoption Fee:  $500
Notes:  Started under saddle. Dressage or trails prospect. Kind and willing but green, needs experienced rider.
Contact:  Ellen Ashdown at 604.728.3553
Video Available! You can now view video of Sunny under saddle and on the longe line!

Click here for more photos and information about Sunny.

Sir Luther ("Luther")

Sex:  Gelding
Age:  4 years
Height:  15.3hh
Adoption Fee:  $1500
Notes:  30 days professional training under saddle! Goes English and Western, suitable for advanced beginner or intermediate rider.
Contact:  Krystle Harbridge at 778.240.0565

Click here for more photos and information about Sir Luther.

Gentleman Josh ("Josh")

Sex:  Gelding
Age:  14 years
Height:  17hh
Breeding:  Badger Land bloodlines
Adoption Fee:  $950
Notes:  No vices. Jumps, trails, dressage and cross-country! Suitable for intermediate rider.
Contact:  Krystle Harbridge at 778.240.0565

Click here for more photos and information about Josh.

To Race With Love ("Dove")

Sex:  Mare
Age:  4 years
Height:  16hh
Adoption Fee:  $1500
Notes:  Unraced, but green. Sweet tempered, but needs experienced rider. Currently undergoing 5 weeks professional training under saddle.
Contact:  Krystle Harbridge at 778.240.0565

Click here for more photos and information about Dove.

Mays Relic ("Brandy")

Sex:  Gelding
Age:  6 years
Height:  15.2h
Breeding:  By Oka Revolt out of Agressive Edge by Sky White
Adoption Fee:  $850
Notes:  Unraced, no injuries. Offset knee, would be best as a family or trail horse.
Contact:  Greg Finseth at 604.856.1552

Click here for more photos and information about Brandy.

True Face ("Nash")

Sex:  Gelding
Age:  4 years
Height:  16h
Breeding:  By Vying Victor out of Point Guard (BC stakes winner)
Adoption Fee:  $1500
Notes:  Unraced, suitable for all disciplines. 45 days professional training under saddle!
Contact:  Krystle Harbridge at 778.240.0565

Click here for more photos and information about Nash.

Adopting a Thoroughbred

An ex-racehorse isn't for everyone. But if you have honestly analyzed what you want, what your abilities are, and your expectations are in riding, you may conclude that New Stride's horses are right for you. Thoroughbreds can become a rewarding and successful partner for your equine endeavors and give you great happiness. A thoroughbred is not for everyone, and if you are considering adopting one, it is important to understand them. These horses are athletic, intelligent, and versatile. Off-track Thoroughbreds are generally not recommended for green riders, as this combination will likely learn mistakes from each other rather than learning what's right. Thoroughbreds are sensitive animals; sensitivity makes them wonderful to ride but can also be a disaster in the wrong hands.

New Stride horses are donated to the foundation from owners at the racetrack. The horses are given some downtime, to get back to normal before they are available for adoption. New Stride's adoption program has a two-year contract with the new adoptive home. There is a thirty-day money back guarantee if the horse does not work out for the new owner. There are three horse check-ups the first year and two the following year. New Stride offer support and information on feeding and the care of Thoroughbreds.

This is an excellent article on what to expect from an off-track Thoroughbred: "How to Handle and Care for an Off-Track Thoroughbred".

Adoption Process

After meeting the people involved in the adoption, we decide the suitability of the horse to the owner. Our top priority is that the horse and the owner match. We perform farm inspections every 3 months during the first year and every 6 months during the second year. Our 2 year contract includes a 30 day money back guarantee if you don't like the horse. After 30 days, there is no refund, but we will still accept the horse back into our program. Potential adopters from outside the BC Lower Mainland must provide photographs of the facility where the horse will be stabled and a vet reference. Owners must also notify us of any change in address or stabling location within the 2 year contract period.

New Stride reserves the right to refuse any adoption if they think the combination is not a good fit. Horses found to be in delinquent condition will be repossessed.

Please click here to download a copy of New Stride's adoption contract. (Requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

	Stanley Sex: Gelding Age: 4 years Breeding: By Katahaula County out of Free at Heart by Free at Last Adoption fee: $850 Notes: 30 days professional training under saddle! Goes English and Western, great trail horse! Contact: Krystle Harbridge at 778.240.0565 Click here for more photos and information about Stanley.		Sunny Sex: Gelding Age: 3 years Breeding: Katahaula County Adoption Fee: $500 Notes: Started under saddle. Dressage or trails prospect. Kind and willing but green, needs experienced rider. Contact: Ellen Ashdown at 604.728.3553 Video Available! You can now view video of Sunny under saddle and on the longe line! Click here for more photos and information about Sunny.
	Sir Luther ("Luther") Sex: Gelding Age: 4 years Height: 15.3hh Adoption Fee: $1500 Notes: 30 days professional training under saddle! Goes English and Western, suitable for advanced beginner or intermediate rider. Contact: Krystle Harbridge at 778.240.0565 Click here for more photos and information about Sir Luther.		Gentleman Josh ("Josh") Sex: Gelding Age: 14 years Height: 17hh Breeding: Badger Land bloodlines Adoption Fee: $950 Notes: No vices. Jumps, trails, dressage and cross-country! Suitable for intermediate rider. Contact: Krystle Harbridge at 778.240.0565 Click here for more photos and information about Josh.
	To Race With Love ("Dove") Sex: Mare Age: 4 years Height: 16hh Adoption Fee: $1500 Notes: Unraced, but green. Sweet tempered, but needs experienced rider. Currently undergoing 5 weeks professional training under saddle. Contact: Krystle Harbridge at 778.240.0565 Click here for more photos and information about Dove.		Mays Relic ("Brandy") Sex: Gelding Age: 6 years Height: 15.2h Breeding: By Oka Revolt out of Agressive Edge by Sky White Adoption Fee: $850 Notes: Unraced, no injuries. Offset knee, would be best as a family or trail horse. Contact: Greg Finseth at 604.856.1552 Click here for more photos and information about Brandy.
	True Face ("Nash") Sex: Gelding Age: 4 years Height: 16h Breeding: By Vying Victor out of Point Guard (BC stakes winner) Adoption Fee: $1500 Notes: Unraced, suitable for all disciplines. 45 days professional training under saddle! Contact: Krystle Harbridge at 778.240.0565 Click here for more photos and information about Nash.