Our Mission

Second Stride’s mission is to provide professional rehabilitation, retraining and placement of retired thoroughbred racehorses with qualified adopters.

We specialize in giving transitioning thoroughbreds the proper care and quality training they need to succeed in something new. 

Since our founding in 2005, we have placed over 2,100 retired thoroughbred racehorses and other thoroughbreds in need with qualified adopters around the country.

 

ABOUT SECOND STRIDE

 

Second Stride is proud to have 2014 Kentucky Derby contender, General A Rod as our ambassador! He would love to welcome you to our Oldham County, Kentucky farm for a tour.
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Casino Star
  • 13 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Flatter (A.P. Indy) out of Greenstreet by Street Cry (IRE)
  • Bred in KY
  • 16.1 hands. He last raced in 2021 and retired with earnings of over $261,000! He did have a sesamoid fracture in 2022 that has now healed. He does have some arthritis in the fetlock and may require daily joint support for sport use. He is currently sound at all gaits.

    Star is a lovely older gelding who has been retired for 5 years and has settled into retirement. He is well mannered for grooming and stands politely for the vet and farrier. He has been respectful of his handlers and walks nicely on a lead rope. He is quiet when out with a group of geldings and remains quiet in his stall when inside. An intelligent, classy horse.

    Casino will need an intermediate to advanced rider at this time. He is very forward and strong but does relax with a patient rider. His canter needs some fine tuning, but he should improve with consistent work. He has the look of a dressage prospect and the athleticism to do more. He also enjoys a relaxed trail ride.

    He has proven to be a willing partner and with his athletic type of frame and fun personality he should excel with his next partner.

    Star will be suitable for low level disciplines.

    He was castrated in November 2025. He is currently turned out alone and doing well.

     

     

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Sedona Spirit
  • 3 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Tapiture (Tapit) out of Charlene's Pal by Proud Citizen
  • Bred in KY
  • 16.2 hands. He last worked on 4/24/26 and retired with some mild arthritis in his left knee. He is ready to begin his post track training.

    You will love this horse the minute you meet him. Not only does he have a very kind eye and sweet disposition, he is also very gentle and intelligent. He settled in quickly to our farm and has not shown any skittishness or other vices. He remains quiet in his stall and when turned out.

    Sedona stands politely for grooming sessions and loves his muzzle brushed. He willingly picks up his feet at first ask and stands patiently until you have finished. A very agreeable young horse. He has been respectful of his handlers and enjoys his grooming sessions. He stands well for the vet and farrier. 

    Sedona is currently turned out with another gelding. He seems to want to be towards the top of the pecking order. He is playful with his friend but not mean in anyway. His first time in the field went well. A few rounds of squeals were had with another strong willed gelding, however, once herd dynamics were established, they became fast friends.

    Sedona seems to be a willing partner and will be suitable for any discipline.

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