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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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Lookin For Glory
  • 5 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Lookin At Lucky (Smart Strike) out of Savannah's Glory by Bluegrass Cat
  • Bred in IN

  • 16.1 plus hands. He last raced on 10/29/25 and retired sound. He did have and 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 his stall but with patience and gentle correction, this will improve. 

    He has a nice attitude and is respectful of his handlers. He was well behaved for grooming and stood nicely for the vet. 

    He should be suitable for any discipline and should enjoy an athletic career. A PPE is recommended for sport use.

    Lookin for Glory – OTTB Profile – Equineline

     

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A J’s Angel
  • 12 year thoroughbred gelding
  • Stormy Business (Storm Creek) out of Demiparfait by Demidoff
  • Bred in MN

  • 16.1 plus hands. He last raced in 2018 and reportedly retired sound. We are not aware of any injury history. He has been living on his owner’s farm since retirement.

    A J is well behaved and respectful but can be a bit stubborn. He prefers to live outside 24/7 but does fine for the day in a stall. He was well behaved for the vet and stood nicely. He walks nicely on a lead rope and seems to be respectful of his handlers. 

    He did fine under saddle and seemed relaxed and enjoyed being back to work. He would benefit from ground and hill work to build up his hind end muscles. He didn’t cause any issues on his first ride and was well behaved. He will be an excellent husband/family horse WITH ADDITIONAL TRAINING. He will also be suitable for trails, third and possibly second flight fox hunting. 

    A J’s Angel – 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 is fine living outside 24/7 but does fine in a stall during the day.

    On his first ride in several years, he was well behaved and cooperative. He seems sensible and not spooky and seemed to enjoy taking a ride around the farm. He walks nicely on a lead rope and is respectful of his handlers. He stood nicely for the vet and should be suitable for any discipline.

    A PPE is highly recommended for an athletic career.

    Caramel Angel – OTTB Profile – Equineline

     

     

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