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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My Carrington
  • 3 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Bolt D' Oro (Medaglia D' Oro) out of Mama Knows Best by Sky Mesa
  • Bred in KY
  • 16.1 plus hands. He last raced on 6/22/25 and retired with a right front splint bone fracture and suspensory injury. Due to the nature of the splint fracture, the bone may not fully heal. It should not bother him but may limit him to mid level use. He does have arthritis in the fetlock and a chip outside the joint. He may benefit from joint injections.

    He was castrated on 3/19/26.

    Carrington is a gorgeous, dark bay gelding with a kind personality. He is well behaved when around his handlers and is walking nicely on a lead rope. He was well behaved for the vet and farrier and stands nicely for grooming and bathing. 

    Though he was recently castrated, he is calm and more laid back and should settle in even more now that he is a gelding. A classy horse.

    He only has one race under his belt and earned $9200. He should be a reliable partner in his next endeavor. 

     A PPE is highly recommended for sport use.

    My Carrington – OTTB Profile – Equineline

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Lookin For Glory
  • 5 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Lookin At Lucky (Smart Strike) out of Savannah's Glory by Bluegrass Cat
  • Bred in IN
  • 16.3 hands. He last raced on 10/29/25 and retired sound. He had an OCD removed from his left hock in June of 2021, and a knee chip removed from the left knee in January 2024. 

    Glory has been living on his race owners farm since October of 2025 and has already settled into retirement. He acclimated quickly to our farm and is doing well. He is quiet in his stall and settles down quickly to graze when turned out. He can be energetic when walking to and from his stall – needs confident handlers – but this is already improving.  

    Glory is warmhearted and loves company. He can be mouthy during blanketing and tacking up, but only in the way of a playful young horse. He is well behaved for grooming and stood reasonably well for the vet. He is practicing standing quietly for the farrier, but did get his fronts shoes on and hinds trimmed with only a small amount of time spent repositioning. 

    Under saddle, Glory is strong and willing. With a skilled rider, he is a straightforward ride who gets his leads and respects direction. He does well in the arena and enjoys walks out down the drive. He enjoys being ridden – is happy and peaceful after work.

    Glory should be suitable for any non-racing discipline and should enjoy an athletic career. A PPE is always recommended for sport use.

    Lookin for Glory – OTTB Profile – Equineline

     

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Caramel Angel
  • 9 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Sidney's Candy (Candy Ride (ARG)) out of B J's Angel by Stormy Business
  • Bred in MN
  • 16.1 hands. He last raced in 2021 and reportedly retired sound. We are not aware of any injury history. He has been living on his owner’s farm since retirement. He enjoys living outside 24/7 but can also spend time in a stall during the day. He would not be happy in a stall during the longer overnight hours on a regular basis.

    Caramel is an intelligent, athletic, mature gelding who has real potential for sport development with the right adopter. He is just getting back under saddle after several years of pasture life with his race owner. Caramel is strong under saddle and needs a rider who can with sensitivity keep his attention and channel his energy. He has no vices under saddle, just is green and energetic.

    Caramel has very nice ground manners – he is easy to groom, walks nicely on a lead rope and is respectful of his handlers. He loves treats and waits patiently while others receive theirs, too. He is a good friend in the field – a natural leader but will give way to a more dominant horse. He can be nervous when being tacked up, but we this should pass naturally with more practice. He stood nicely for the vet.

    Caramel should be sound for any non-racing discipline. A PPE is recommended for an athletic career.

    Caramel Angel – OTTB Profile – Equineline

     

     

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