adopted horses


Second Stride is unique in entering horses for adoption in community events, shows and clinics, adding value to our program.

It's wonderful for adopters to see how the horses will behave off the farm, not only with professional riders but also with amateurs of all ages, and get instruction on how to move forward training each individual. Also our volunteers gain valuable experience from these events that will carry forward into the next horses they work with.

The slide shows on this page feature scenes from the Long Run Hounds annual Hunter Pace & BBQ at Brownsboro Farm, 2010 AND 2011, featuring Second Stride horses, volunteers and adopters. photos by Ed Van Meter

We post SHOW RESULTS for Second Stride Graduates, please check the "show results" page for updates !


GRACIE THE GREAT, 4 year old Thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! January 2012, by Jessica R. of Kentucky.

PAINTPENNY, 6 year old Thoroughbred mare >> ADOPTED! January 2012, by John N. of Mississippi.

STRENGTH AND HONOR, 13 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! January 2012, by Jack D. of Kentucky - FIRST SECOND STRIDE ADOPTED THOROUGHBRED OF 2012!

GRAND STAGE, 7 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! January 2012, by Scott and Vickey W. of Illinois.

KINGSNAKE, 4 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! December 2011, by Sally F. of South Carolina.

SUNSTRUCK, 6 year old Thoroughbred mare >> ADOPTED! December 2011, by Monica J. of Kentucky as a three day eventing partner.

LUCKY, 14 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! November 2011, by Lauren A. of Kentucky as a riding companion and possible show/hunt horse. This is a special horse that pulled at our heart strings, coming from a perilous past situation. We are so happy that Lucky will be "Home for the Holidays!" Many thanks to our volunteer team that got Lucky riding, jumping and learning his new job: Laurel Hall, Maggie Gates, Erin Buttigieg, Martha Lambert, Amy Seiler and Kathy Stim all played a vital role. And most of all we thank Lauren for adopting Lucky!

CHESAPEAKE BAY, 6 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! November 2011, by Carole H. of Pennsylvania as a Hunter/Jumper prospect.

REGAL CASE, 10 year old Thoroughbred mare >> ADOPTED! October 2011, by Marie Z of Massachusetts. She will be bred to a son of Secretariat.

RIMINI, 4 year old Thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! October 2011, as a sport horse prospect, thanks to Elizabeth H. of Indiana

SLAM BEST, 3 year old Thoroughbred filly, ADOPTED! October 2011, thanks to Nick R. of Kentucky who will train her for polo. We only had her a couple days, and she's our 50th ADOPTION FOR 2011!

FOREVER DIAMONDS, 6 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! October 2011, thanks to Madison R. of North Carolina

LOCATION, 3 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! September 2011, as a trail horse prospect, thanks to Meritt H. of Kentucky

DEDA DID IT, 3 year old Thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! September 2011, as a lesson horse/low level show horse prospect, thanks to Tiffany G. of Kentucky

CAT SPRINGS, 5 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! September 2011, as an eventing prospect, thanks to Donna R. of Kentucky

LUCKIEST MAN, 5 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! September 2011, thanks to Tori W. of Kentucky

FIRST AND GOLD, 3 year old Thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! September 2011, as an eventing prospect, thanks to Christie W. of Minnesota - First and Gold performed flawlessly at our Labor Day Open House, displaying 3 lovely gaits and willingly navigating the cavelleti and flower box jumps. She will be a top contender in her new career!

KRISMAS CACTUS, 5 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! September 2011, as an eventing prospect, thanks to Leigh S. of Indiana

FINN, 2 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! September 2011, as a fun pleasure horse, thanks to Jada K. of Kentucky. Julie Foley donated "Finn" to the program and she comments, "He was a special boy to us, I think he hit the jackpot with Second Stride! "

INKI BLANDFORD, 5 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! August 2011, as an eventing prospect, thanks to Danielle D. of Tennessee

ASHCRAFT, 3 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! August 2011, as an eventing prospect, thanks to Christin D. of Tennessee

CARDIFF ROAD, 7 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! August 2011, as a Pony Club prospect, thanks to Sydell F. of Illinois

ELECTRA PALACE, 4 year old Thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! August 2011, thanks to Melissa W. of Alabama

DANCING DARCEY, 4 year old Thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! August 2011, thanks to Beth W. of Ohio

LUCCA, 6 year old Holsteiner x Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2011, thanks to Danielle D. of Tennessee

JUMP ABOARD, 5 year old Thoroughbred mare >> ADOPTED! July 2011, thanks to Danielle D. of Tennessee

RECORD ON APPEAL, 4 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2011, thanks to Magen S. of North Carolina

EGG NOG, 3 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2011, thanks to Danielle B. of Tennessee

CANIRUN, 4 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! June 2011, thanks to Beth H. of Kentucky

HOLD'EM TIGER, 6 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! June 2011, thanks to Peter M. of Montana

PERUVIAN HERO, 6 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! June 2011, thanks to Rob W. of Kentucky

HONEST ED, 4 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! June 2011, thanks to Rob W. of Kentucky

UMBRA, 5 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! June 2011, thanks to Courtney G. of Kentucky. July 2011: "Umbra has been doing fantastic! As soon as I get some good pics I'll send them on. He had a sore foot for a week or two so we just got back to riding this past weekend and he did great! We've been trotting poles and trotting over some small cross rails and verticals. I also took him cantering through some fields Friday which he loved! He likes to chase the geese by our pond which is adorable. I love him so much:)" - Courtney


Scenes from the Long Run Hounds annual Hunter Pace & BBQ at Brownsboro Farm, August 14, 2010, featuring Second Stride horses Vegas Rebels, Lily, Small Cap Value, Island Hawk, Wood Be Me, Hachimaki and Manchester. photos by Ed Van Meter


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