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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Music Man
  • 4 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Maclean's Music (Distorted Humor) out of Awesome Diamond (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
  • Bred in KY
  • 16.2 plus hands. He last worked in 2024 and was retired. We are not aware of an injury history, but we were told he may have had a knee injury in the past and sensitive feet. 

    He seems to have a warm and willing attitude and will enjoy getting back to a more relaxed job.

    Music Man is a friendly, people-oriented guy who is well mannered on the ground and stands nicely for grooming. He walks respectfully on a lead rope and has shown himself to be easy to handle. He’s taking the transition to our farm in stride and is a pleasure to have in the barn.

    With time and consistency, we expect Music Man to have a variety of potential to go in lower-level flat disciplines or just be a fun partner to enjoy!

    With his good brain, willing nature and classic thoroughbred look, he is ready to start his next chapter with someone who will continue to bring out his best!

    Vet eval pending. A PPE is recommended for athletic use.

     

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Complexington
  • 3 year old thoroughbred gelding
  • Complexity (Maclean's Music) out of No Name Needed by Medaglia D'Oro
  • Bred in KY
  • 16.2 plus hands. He last raced on 3/28/26 and retired sound. He was deemed too slow for racing. We are not aware of his injury history; however, he is recovering from a quarter crack in his left front. This should not be an issue going forward.

    He was castrated on 4/2/26.

    Energetic and full of promise! This young gelding is going to be a barn favorite in no time. He has the typical young ottb energy that will soon settle into a relaxed gelding in no time. He approaches things with curious energy, but he isn’t reactive. He will make a lovely partner for someone who enjoys a challenge and can bring him along your way. He is walking respectfully on a lead rope and was well behaved for his grooming and picture session.

    Lex is a gorgeous gelding who is ready for his next chapter. He should be suitable for any discipline. A PPE is recommended for an athletic career.

    Complexington – OTTB Profile – Equineline

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Commemorative
  • 4 year old thoroughbred filly
  • Oscar Performance (Kitten's Joy) out of Memorial Wall by Chattahoochee War
  • Bred in KY
  • 16 plus hands. She last worked on 2/28/26 and retired sound. In November 2025, she did fracture her right hind splint bone and had the fracture repaired. It should no longer be an issue for her.

    Sweet, soft-eyed and full of quiet promise, this filly is the kind of horse that wins you over in an instant! She has a naturally gentle disposition and approaches the world with curiosity rather than concern, making her a lovely partner for someone who values kindness and connection.

    She is enjoying letdown life and settling beautifully into a slower pace. She is respectful on the ground, stands politely for grooming and seems to truly enjoy the attention. Her manners are thoughtful and willing, and she tries hard to understand what is being asked of her.

    Under saddle, she’s green but uncomplicated. She is the type that will benefit from a patient, consistent program and will likely blossom into a versatile partner- whether that’s in the hunter ring, dressage arena

    With her sweet nature, willing attitude and classic ottb elegance, this filly is ready to find her person and begin her next chapter.

    Vet eval pending. A PPE is highly recommended for sport use.

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