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 2,000 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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A J’s Angel
  • 12 year thoroughbred gelding
  • Stormy Business (Storm Creek) out of Demiparfait by Demidoff
  • Bred in MN
  • 16.1 plus hands. He last raced in 2018 and reportedly retired sound. We are not aware of any injury history. He has been living on his owner’s farm since retirement.

    A J is well behaved and respectful but can be a bit stubborn. He prefers to live outside 24/7 but does fine for the day in a stall. He was well behaved for the vet and stood nicely. He walks nicely on a lead rope and seems to be respectful of his handlers. 

    He did fine under saddle and seemed relaxed and enjoying being back to work. He would benefit from ground and hill work to build up his hind end muscles. He didn’t cause any issues on his first ride and was well behaved. 

    He should be suitable for trail rides and companionship.

    His adoption fee will be waived to a proven, responsible adopter who is capable of providing her a lifetime home.

     

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Caramel Angel
  • 9 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Sidney's Candy (Candy Ride (ARG)) out of B J's Angel by Stormy Business
  • Bred in MN
  • 16.1 hands. He last raced in 2021 and reportedly retired sound. We are not aware of any injury history. He has been living on his owner’s farm since retirement. He is fine living outside 24/7 but does fine in a stall during the day.

    On his first ride in several years, he was well behaved and cooperative. He seems sensible and not spooky and seemed to enjoy taking a ride around the farm. He walks nicely on a lead rope and is respectful of his handlers. He stood nicely for the vet and should be suitable for any discipline.

    A PPE is highly recommended for an athletic career.

    Caramel Angel – OTTB Profile – Equineline

     

     

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Sugar Addiction
  • 3 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Cloud Computing (Maclean's Music) out of Bel Canto by Awesome Again
  • Bred in KY
  • 16.3 hands. He last worked on 1/23/26 and retired with a right front sesamoid fracture. He is on stall rest until 3/23/26. At that point he will need new X-rays taken to check healing. If sound and doing well, he will then move to the round pen for another 14 days. If sound in early May, he can begin herd turnout with a quiet group of geldings. If he is sound at the walk in May, he can start walking under saddle. He should not do more than a walk until 7/23/26 if he is sound under saddle and sound trotting in the field.

    He will be suitable for flat work. If he heals properly and remains sound under saddle, he could jump up to 2’3″. A PPE is recommended for sport use.

    Sugar is a lovely gelding with a nice demeanor. He has done well on stall rest and is easy to groom and work with. He doesn’t like to be bothered while eating hay, but he will only pin his ears. He is fine if he is eating grain. 

    Contrary to his name, he has not been a fan of treats, peppermints or carrots, however, he apparently loved peppermints at the track. He does love his grain and eats with vigor but prefers not to have anything hidden in his grain. He would prefer any supplements and medications, if ever needed, be given orally. This may change as he settles into a new home.

    Unnamed – OTTB Profile – Equineline

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