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 1,900 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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Goretti
  • 10 year old thoroughbred mare
  • Discreetly Mine (Mineshaft) out of Plaid by Deputy Commander
  • Bred in KY
  • 16.3 plus hands. She has one published work and is eligible for the RRP Broodmare Division. We were not told of an injury history. 

    Goretti is a very kind mare and likes to have her own person to bond with. She is very loveable once she settles into her new environment. She gets along well with her mare friends and is fine living out 24/7. She is also settled when she is in a stall and remains quiet. She doesn’t seem to be your typical redheaded mare. 

    She can be a bit spooky when encountering new things under saddle, however, with a confident rider, she overcomes her fear and moves forward. She will be best suited for an intermediate and up rider.

    She stands well for the vet and farrier and walks calmly on a lead rope. She is a pleasure to have in the barn and will be a great partner to have in yours as well.

    She should be suited for any age appropriate discipline.

    Goretti – OTTB Profile – Equineline

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School’s Out
  • 4 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Kettle Corn (Candy Ride (ARG)) out of School Lass by Private School
  • Bred in OH
  • 16 hands. He last worked on 3/22/25 and retired with a right knee injury. He is on 40 days pasture turnout and doing well. On 6/9, if trotting soundly he can begin his retraining. He should be suitable for any discipline.

    He is an easy going and in your pocket type guy. He is respectful of his handlers and is easy to work with on the ground. He walks nicely on a lead rope and gets along well with gentle geldings. He is quiet in his stall and settles down quickly to graze when turned out. 

    He is sensible and intelligent. A very n ice potential venter for the experienced rider. A leader in the field.

    He is well behaved for the vet and farrier.

    Ride eval pending.

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Free Country
  • 3 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Distorted Humor (Forty Niner) out of Boy Crazy by Sky Mesa
  • Bred in KY
  • 15.3 plus hands. He last worked on 4/9/25 and retired sound. We are not aware of any injuries. He raced twice and has one published work. He had time off at the end of last year to grow. He was not interested in being a racehorse. This guy comes from a spectacular line with the likes of Distorted Humor, Sky Mesa, Forty Niner, Mr. Prospector, Danzig and Pulpit in his lineage.

    Free Country is a kind and well mannered gelding. Nothing seems to bother him. He settled in quickly to retirement and is quiet when out and keeps to himself in the stall. He stands well for grooming, vet and farrier. He walks nicely on a lead rope, and we haven’t noticed any vices. He stays quiet in the field and settles down to graze quickly. A sensible fellow.

    He is wearing hind shoes while he adjusts to farm life. He is forward and well mannered under saddle. He listens well and isn’t spooky or reactive in any way. He needs help with his steering but with time, he should make a great athletic prospect.

    He is ready and willing to get started in a new career. He should be suitable for any discipline.

    Free Country – OTTB Profile – Equineline

     

     

     

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