What is the types of horses are available?
A. Standardbreds available for adoption range from yearlings to horses in their 20s. However, most horses coming off the track and into an adoption group are between 2 and 10, and many are geldings, though mares and stallions are also adopted. Most have had extensive handling and training but no under-saddle training or training for pleasure or show driving. Q. What does the adoption process involve? A. Most groups, particularly, 501c3 adoption groups registered as charitable groups with the IRS, require you to fill out an application. Most prefer an applicant with horse experience. In the application, they check to make sure you can afford to provide good care, time, exercise, and stabling for the horse. Almost all adoption groups seek a permanent lifetime home for the horses, and they may require proof of the your ability to provide good care, etc., (i.e., your income, pictures/descriptions of the stabling you can provide, etc.). Most also require references from a vet, farrier, and/
