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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Gotta Have Dreams
  • 4 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Creative Cause (Giant's Causeway) out of Dream Of Bertie by Ready's Image
  • Bred in KY
  • 17 hands. He last worked on 1/17/25 and retired with a right front sesamoid fracture. He has completed his rehab.

    Dreams is learning to settle into retirement and doing well. He is still a bit antsy when standing for the vet but we expect this to change as time goes on. He is kind but at times, will need gentle correction with space infringement. He is a tall boy and sometimes seems to forget there is a person beside him. He is well behaved for grooming and bathing. A fun horse to be around and pleasant in the barn.

    He is currently trotting soundly in hand and is ready to start back to work under saddle at a slow pace. He should be suitable for flat work. A PPE is recommended for a jumping career.

    Listed application fees will be half off the listed price through August 1.

    Gotta Have Dreams – OTTB Profile – Equineline

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J’s Beach Bum
  • 3 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Omaha Beach (War Front) out of Carrington Event by Street Boss
  • Bred in IN
  • 16.2 hands. He last raced on 5/14/25 and retired with a left front medial splint head fracture that was surgically repaired. He is currently on stall rest until 6/30/25. At that point, he can begin hand walking with stall rest for another 30 days (7/31/25). He will need to have new x-rays done to determine his next step.

    J is a very sweet natured boy that loves to give snuggles and kisses. Just a lovely boy. He is doing well in his recovery and stays calm when in the stall. He enjoys watching what is happening around the barn and playing with his neighbor. He was good for grooming and stands still for his leg wrapping sessions. He was well behaved for the vet and farrier.

    Depending on his soundness level once fully healed later this fall. He may be suitable for any discipline.

    Listed application fees will be half off the listed price through August 1.

    J’s Beach Bum – OTTB Profile – Equineline

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Mr. Bob
  • 5 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Practical Joke (Into Mischief) out of Tiz Imaginary by Tizway
  • Bred in KY
  • 15.2 hands. He last worked on 5/18/25 and retired with arthritis. He is slightly off on his left front. He does have slight swelling in both front fetlocks as well as the right hind. He is a race earner of over $221,000! This guy is little but mighty!

    Bob was castrated on 6/11/25.

    Bob has settled in well to farm life and is enjoying his retirement. He seems intelligent and classy. He is a kind horse to work with and be around. He walks politely on a lead rope and stands well for hosing. He settles down quickly to graze when out and is quiet in his stall. Bob is quiet when tied for grooming and was good for the vet and farrier.

    Bob did great under saddle his first time out. He stood politely at the mounting block and didn’t rush off. He was calm at the walk and trot and listened well to his rider. He should make a nice project horse or possible lesson horse with some training. With his build, he has the looks of a nice western horse as well.

    Listed application fees will be half off the listed price through August 1.

    Mr Bob – OTTB Profile – Equineline

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