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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Land Of The Free
  • 3 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Girvin (Tale of Ekati) out of She Can't Help It by The Big Beast
  • Bred in FL
  • 16.3 Hands. He raced once and last worked on 8/7/25. He retired with a torn suspensory, left hind and had a chip removed in summer of 2025. He is currently on round pen turnout.

    Land of the Free is a recently gelded 3 year old who seems to be very laid back. He walked off the van calmly and settled into the stall quickly. He is quiet when in a stall and quiet in the round pen. He settles down quickly and doesn’t bother his neighbors.  

    He seems to be intelligent and kind. He walks well on a lead rope and is respectful of his handlers. He is well behaved for grooming and was good for the farrier.

    Vet eval pending.

    Land of the Free – OTTB Profile – Equineline

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Knight’s Move aka Larry
  • 7 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Majestic Harbor (Rockport Harbor) out of Awesome Alexa by Awesome Again
  • Bred in IN
  • 16.1 plus hands. He last worked on 10/18/25 and retired sound. He did have issues with exercised induced pulmonary hemorrhaging when racing but this is not expected to be an issue in a show discipline. Larry is well behaved gelding who was a race winner of over $104,000. A true hard worker with excellent potential. 

    Larry is well behaved for grooming, walking on a lead rope, riding and is respectful of his handlers. He is quiet in his stall and gets along well with other horses. He doesn’t bother his neighbors when in his stall. He loves a good treat, mints and snuggles. He has excellent ground manners and is big sweetheart!

    Larry was well behaved under saddle after a 30 day rest and showed a willingness to listen to his rider. He did well when ridden outside on a slightly windy day. An intelligent boy with a great attitude and willingness to learn!

    Larry should be suitable for any discipline; however, a PPE is recommended for sport use.

    Vet eval pending.

    Knight’s Move – OTTB Profile – Equineline

     

     

     

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Charming Cosette aka Cozy
  • 3 Year old thoroughbred filly
  • Acclamation (Unusal Heat) out of Corrine by Chief Seattle
  • Bred in In
  • 16.1 plus hands. She never raced and only has 6 published works. Her last work was on 12/27/25. She is reported to not have had any injuries. She is a clean slate to take in any direction.

    Cozy is a gorgeous mare with a lot of potential with the right person. She has a forward trot and canter and seems to be athletic enough for any discipline. She will need someone who has time to work with her daily on the ground or in the saddle as she has a tendency to be nervous and skittish. The time factor is a nonnegotiable, so if you can’t commit to working with her 4-5 days a week, please do not apply to adopt her.

    Cozy walks nicely on a lead and was well behaved for grooming and pictures. 

    She should be good for any discipline.

    Vet eval pending.

    Charming Cosette – OTTB Profile – Equineline

     

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