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 1,700 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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Billy’s Empire
  • 4 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Empire Maker (Unbridled) out of Prall Street by Cherokee Run
  • Bred in KY
  • 15.3 hands. He last raced on 4/5/24 and retired with no interest in racing. We were not told of any injuries.

    Billy is a good boy with a kind personality. He is a little guy with a bit of spunk. He settled in quickly to farm life and is enjoying the lazy days of retirement. He is respectful of his handlers and walks nicely on a lead rope. He keeps quiet in his stall and doesn’t bother his neighbors.

    He stood well for the vet and farrier and enjoys being groomed. 

    He is a cribber.

    Billy should be suitable for any discipline.

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Stormy Pattern
  • 5 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Gone Astray (Dixie Union) out of From Top To Bottom by Hard Spun
  • Bred in FL
  •  16.3 hands. He last raced on 3/17/24 and retired with swelling and arthritis in his left front fetlock. He is currently on round pen turnout. He could go in a 1/2 acre paddock if he stays quiet. He will need small paddock turnout through September 2024. He will then need to have another ultrasound to check healing.

    He was castrated on 5/6/24.

    Stormy is well behaved and respectful of his handlers. He walks nicely to the round pen and stall and is quiet while out. He doesn’t bother his neighbors and enjoys looking out his stall door to see what is going on around the farm.

    A nice horse to bring along and learn together with.

    Ride eval pending.

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White Glitter
  • 3 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Jimmy Creed (Distorted Humor) out of All That Glitters by Harlan's Holiday
  • Bred in OK
  • 15.3 hands. He last worked on 12/30/23 and never raced. He retired with a right front bow. He has had shockwave therapy and hand walking. He is currently turning out in a round pen. He will be checked on 5/16 to see if he can begin paddock turnout and light riding at the walk. He will have limited ability through the end of the year, then if your vet agrees, he can start back into an athletic discipline.

    Glitter is a handsome gelding with a fun personality. He is energetic in the round pen but is respectful of his handlers. He is quiet in his stall and doesn’t bother his neighbors.

    Glitter will turn heads in the show ring or on the trails. You will love his personality and he should be a barn favorite!

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