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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Silver Halo
  • 5 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Mitole (Eskendereya) out of Oops Times Two by Badge of Silver
  • Bred in KY
  • 16 hands. He last raced on 3/5/26 and retired sound. We were not told of any past injuries. 

    Silver is a laid back and intelligent gelding with a nice attitude and kind demeanor. He walked off the trailer calmly and without issue. He settled in quickly when turned out in a round pen to stretch his legs and has been very quiet in the barn as well. He walks politely on a lead rope and is very respectful of his handlers. He stood patiently and quietly for his ad page pictures and just seems like a very classy boy.

    Silver has a stocky, quarter horse build and has a short stride behind. If he is pointed towards a show career, he may benefit from hock injections. For trails and farm work, he should be fine without maintenance.

    He is an earner of over $57,000 in only 8 races and proved himself to be a quick learner and barn favorite at the track. 

    Silver should be suitable for any discipline. A PPE is highly recommended for an athletic career. He will need shoes on all four feet due to low heels.

    Silver Halo – OTTB Profile – Equineline

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Captive Star
  • 6 year old thoroughbred mare
  • Cinco Charlie (Indiam Charlie) out of Theme Song by Dixieland Band
  • Bred in Ky
  • 16 hands. A well bred mare, she is by an Indian Charlie stallion and Dixieland Band mare. She last raced on 2/6/2026 and retired with a right front cracked sesamoid. She will be on stall rest until 4/6/26 and then can graduate to a round pen or small paddock until 5/6/26. If she is sound on 5/6/26, she can begin light riding at the walk. If she heals well and rehab is done properly, she should be sound for any discipline.

    Star is a very sweet mare but can get excited in her stall when horses are turning out. She loves a good treat and stands well for grooming, blanketing, etc. She seems sensible and is available for adoption to an adopter who has experience with rehabbing horses on stall rest.

     

    Captive Star – OTTB Profile – Equineline

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Lookin For Glory
  • 5 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Lookin At Lucky (Smart Strike) out of Savannah's Glory by Bluegrass Cat
  • Bred in IN
  • 16.3 hands. He last raced on 10/29/25 and retired sound. He had an OCD removed from his left hock in June of 2021, and a knee chip removed from the left knee in January 2024. 

    Glory has been living on his race owners farm since October of 2025 and has already settled into retirement. He acclimated quickly to our farm and is doing well. He is quiet in his stall and settles down quickly to graze when turned out. He can be energetic when walking to and from his stall – needs confident handlers – but this is already improving.  

    Glory is warmhearted and loves company. He can be mouthy during blanketing and tacking up, but only in the way of a playful young horse. He is well behaved for grooming and stood reasonably well for the vet. He is practicing standing quietly for the farrier, but did get his fronts shoes on and hinds trimmed with only a small amount of time spent repositioning. 

    Under saddle, Glory is strong and willing. With a skilled rider, he is a straightforward ride who gets his leads and respects direction. He does well in the arena and enjoys walks out down the drive. He enjoys being ridden – is happy and peaceful after work.

    Glory should be suitable for any non-racing discipline and should enjoy an athletic career. A PPE is always recommended for sport use.

    Lookin for Glory – OTTB Profile – Equineline

     

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