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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Berrettini
  • 5 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Oscar Performance (Kitten's Joy) out of Baciami Piccola (GB) by Equiano(FR)
  • Bred in KY
  • 16 hands. He last raced on 12/26/24 and retired sound. We are not aware of any injuries in his past. 

    Berrettini is a kind horse to work with on the ground and has been very respectful of his handlers. We were told at the track; he is strong under saddle and will take advantage of an inexperienced rider. He does not like his ears clipped. On his first ride with us, however, he was well behaved in an indoor arena and listened well to his rider. He has a lovely way of moving across the ground and looks to make a nice sport horse option. Athletic and seemingly brave, a wonderful prospect to bring along. 

    Berrettini is quiet in his stall and gets along well with his neighbors. He seems to be a reserved horse but not shy, just taking in his new surroundings. An enjoyable horse to get to know. 

    He should be suitable for any discipline; however, a PPE is recommended for an athletic career.

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Bern N Ash
  • 7 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Karakontie (JPN) (Bernstein) out of Ashlee's Mom by Alphabet Soup
  • Bred in KY
  • 16.1 plus hands. He last raced on 12/21/24 and retired sound. He did have a right front P-1 chip removed in 2023. He is currently sound.

    He was castrated on 1/7/25.

    Bernie is learning to settle into retirement and farm life. He seems to be athletic and intelligent, and we haven’t noted any vices. He is respectful of his handlers and is quiet in his stall. 

    Bernie is a lovely horse to work with and has a lovely, floaty gait when trotting around freely. He is well behaved, albeit a talker, but doesn’t cause any trouble in the barn. He does like to play with his neighbor over the stall door and you will find him looking over the stall wall watching what you are doing with his neighbor. A fun playful horse. He is a touch nervous when grooming, but we expect this to get better with time. 

    Bernie was well behaved and relaxed under saddle. He listened well to his rider and did what was asked of him. He has an elongated trot that screams dressage. He did require some leg to keep him going forward, but he kept his mind on task and did very well.

    He should be suitable for any discipline.

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Cags
  • 3 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Mastery (Candy Ride (ARG)) out of Fleet Dude by First Dude
  • Bred in KY
  • 16 hands. He last raced on 12/20/24 and retired sound. He was too slow for racing. We were not told of any injuries and his legs look clean.

    Cags has the sweetest face to go along with his very sweet personality. Fairly laid back for a 3 year old gelding. He has settled in well to retirement and is enjoying some turnout time. He settles down quickly when turned out and is quiet in his stall. He doesn’t seem to bother his neighbors, and we haven’t noticed any vices. 

    Cags stood very well for grooming and is respectful of his handlers, caretakers and grooms. 

    He should be suitable for any discipline.

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