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 1,600 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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Salute To America
  • 5 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • American Freedon (Pulpit) out of Salute To Summer by Colonel John
  • Bred in NY
  • 16.2 hands. He last raced on 3/26/24 and retired with a right front suspensory rupture. We do have scans.

    America will be on strict stall rest until 6/10/24.  At that point, he will need to have a scan done on the leg to check healing status. If doing well, he can begin hand walking for 30 days. If he continues to heal appropriately, on 7/10/24 he can start small paddock turnout, if your vet agrees. He will be suitable for flatwork only. The sesamoid bones were not compromised.

    America is a kind gelding and pleasant to be around. He settled in nicely to farm life and is good in his stall. He seems to have a good foundation and is respectful of his handlers. He keeps to himself in the barn and enjoys watching what is going on.

    He is a cribber, controlled with strap.

    America is well behaved for grooming, blanketing, and loves his treats!

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Catipari
  • 6 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Gio Ponti (Tale of the Cat) out of Bank Candy by Banker's Gold
  • Bred in KY
  • 16.1 hands. He last raced on 2/22/24 and retired sound. We are not aware of any injuries. He does have an allergy to Banamine.

    Catipari is a stunning gelding with kind demeanor. He has been well behaved on the ground while he has been here, however, he has been known to bite and kick. He was good for the vet and seems to be an over well mannered horse. He walks respectfully to his stall and field; we haven’t noticed any vices. He was good for grooming and seemed to enjoy the attention.

    Catipari has a lovely gait while trotting through the field and under saddle. He is forward with his trot and canter and listens well to queues.

    He should be suitable for any discipline. A PPE is recommended for an athletic career.

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Bucky
  • 20 year old quarterhorse gelding
  • () out of by
  • Bred in
  • 15.3 hands. Bucky is a retired track pony and retired sound. He has traveled the world over taking high profile racing thoroughbreds to the gates of the world’s top racetracks, even to Dubai. Forever Unbridled, Hoist The Gold, Unbridled Forever, Commanding Curve just to name a few greats Bucky has sent to the gates.

    Intelligent and kind, he has seen and done it all and nothing seems to phase him. He isn’t an affectionate guy but he will allow lots of snuggles and kisses. He is well mannered and is very tolerant of other horses. 

    We are not sure of any past injuries but he currently moves soundly. We turned him out on day one with other, quiet  geldings and he did very well.

    Bucky has a nice forward walk and trot and he does require a rider with very soft hands. He’s a steady Eddy with a great brain and ready to hit the trails with his new partner.

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