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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Ludwig
  • 7 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Mastery (Candy Ride (ARG)) out of Texas Gem by Tiznow
  • Bred in KY
  • 16 hands. He last raced in February of 2026 and retired sound. He is a race earner of almost $250,000 and has proven himself to be a winner at the Allowance level as well as a hard working and intelligent gelding.

    Ludwig is an extremely gentle and submissive gelding. He keeps to himself in the field and is very quiet when out. He spends his time in the stall munching on hay and sleeping. He is currently on daytime turnout for approximately 8 hours/day but will also do fine with night time turnout or 24 hour turnout. Ludwig enjoys his bathing and grooming sessions and stands politely for both. He seems to be very relaxed and willing to do what is asked of him. He is respectful of his handlers and walks politely on a lead rope. He was well behaved for the vet and farrier. 

    Ludwig turned out quietly when introduced to a new friend. There was no drama at all and he trotted off to explore and graze. He enjoys just grazing next to his friend while outside and doesn’t seem to be too playful.

    He will need to gain strength in his hind end and will benefit from hill work. He is ready for riding at the walk to build up strength behind.

    A PPE is recommended for sport use.

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Herb’s Bolt
  • 3 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Bolt D' Oro (Medaglia D' Oro) out of Gangbusters by Broken Vow
  • Bred in KY
  • 16.1 hands. He last worked on 2/19/26 and retired with a left front fetlock fracture with chip removal and arthritis. He has completed his rehab and is ready to return slowly back to work. 

    Herb has shown himself to be a gentleman and easy to work with. He is kind and easy going. He was well behaved for bathing and grooming and walks politely on a lead rope. He is quiet in his stall and when turned out and seems to be an easy keeper. He is respectful of his handlers and seems intelligent. 

    Herb will be suitable for low level sport use. He is currently a grade 1 lame on the left front ankle. This will most likely resolve with joint support and time.

    A PPE is recommended for sport use.

     

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Insolito
  • 7 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Connect (Curlin) out of Candy Sioux by Indian Charlie
  • Bred in KY
  • 16.2 plus hands. He last worked on 3/7/26 and retired with a right front fetlock fracture. He has completed the majority of his rehab and is now turning out in the round pen. He stays relaxed and calm when out and enjoys his days under the sun and shade. 

    Burrito, as he was affectionately called at the track, is an extremely kind gelding who is well behaved for grooming, bathing, vet and farrier. He walks politely on a lead rope and seems to be an easy keeper. He remains quiet in his stall and doesn’t bother his neighbors. He enjoys watching what is going on outside his stall window and watching people work in the barn. A lovely boy all around.

    He is ready for full turnout with a quiet friend. He is ready to begin a slow introduction to walk, trot under saddle. He should not jump until spring of 2027 if he is fully sound at all 3 gaits. 

    Burrito was calm and relaxed under saddle and did well on his first post track ride. He listened well and was pleasant to ride. He tries hard to do what is being asked of him and will make a nice partner with proper training.

    A PPE is recommended for sport use.

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