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 2,000 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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24 Kioni
  • Yearling thoroughbred gelding
  • War Of Will (War Front) out of Kioni by Kitten's Joy
  • Bred in KY
  • 15.2 hands and growing! He could reach close to 17 hands high. He was not started under saddle due to left knee arthritis, right hind sesamoiditis and an underdeveloped right hock. This hock will fuse as he ages and grows and will have some arthritis. He will be suitable for trails and flat work beginning in the spring of 2026.

    He was castrated on 11/13/25.

    This kid! What a treat to have in the barn! He is very sweet and seems intelligent. Easy to work with and walks nicely on a lead. He is very well behaved for grooming and enjoys time with people. Kioni has settled in well to our farm and is doing well. He is easy going and stands nicely for the vet. He is kind and respectful to his handlers. He stays quiet when out in the field and in his stall and doesn’t bother his neighbors. 

    Kioni will need a handler who has experience working with and starting yearlings. He will be suitable for trails and easy flatwork.

    We have quickly fallen in love with this youngster and know you will too!

    He is ready for adoption now to proven trainers of yearlings. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS EVENT: All horses will be half off the listed adoption fee if adopted and picked up by 12/15/25. Limited use horses and companions will have a waived fee for qualified and responsible homes that can commit to a lifetime home or will return the horse to Second Stride if no longer able to keep the horse and can’t find an appropriate home.

    Unnamed – OTTB Profile – Equineline

     

     

     

     

     

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He’s Elusive
  • 4 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Elusive Hour (Elusive Quality) out of Heart of Charlei by Stephen Got Even
  • Bred in MI
  • 16 hands. He last worked on 10/10/25 and retired with left knee chips. He is currently turning out with others and doing well.

    Elusive is a gorgeous dark bay with lots of bling who has done well with adjusting to retirement and is a nice gelding to be around. He is quiet in his stall and settles down quickly to graze when out. He is respectful of his handlers and is an easy horse to be around and work with. He stands nicely for grooming, bathing, vet and farrier. 

    He is ready to get back under saddle and should do fine for flat trail riding. A nice guy to have in your barn and bond with. 

    HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS EVENT: All horses will be half off the listed adoption fee if adopted and picked up by 12/15/25. Limited use horses and companions will have a waived fee for qualified and responsible homes that can commit to a lifetime home or will return the horse to Second Stride if no longer able to keep the horse and can’t find an appropriate home.

    Techne – OTTB Profile – Equineline 

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Genuine Treasure
  • 15 year old thoroughbred mare
  • Tale Of The Cat (Storm Cat) out of Glencoe Church by Ca;ote
  • Bred in FL
  • 15.3 hands. She last raced in 2013 and was retired to broodmare life. She is eligible for the RRP Thoroughbred Makeover. She does have a significant swayback.

    Treasure is looking for career number 3 and a loving, lifelong home. She has put her time in on the racetrack and the breeding shed and would love the opportunity to be a pasture pet or light trail riding partner.

    She has settled in well to our farm and is a pleasure to have in the barn. She is respectful of her handlers and walks nicely on a lead rope. She settles down quickly to graze and gets along well with her pasture friends. She does prefer to be out 24/7 but will come into the stall for the day.

    Her adoption fee will be waived to a proven, responsible adopter that is capable of providing her a lifetime home.

    HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS EVENT: All horses will be half off the listed adoption fee if adopted and picked up by 12/15/25. Limited use horses and companions will have a waived fee for qualified and responsible homes that can commit to a lifetime home or will return the horse to Second Stride if no longer able to keep the horse and can’t find an appropriate home.

    Genuine Treasure – OTTB Profile – Equineline

     

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