Racehorses often retire from their racing careers at young ages, when horses in other disciplines would only be starting theirs! Here at MEC we look to transform these young racehorses into happy productive horses who can excel in all areas of riding.
Each of the ex-racehorses we take into our adoption program receives individual attention and a specified program to suit their needs. We never push our horses, but give them ample time to decompress from their sometimes stressful racing careers. One horse may need more time than another before we begin our retraining process. However every Thoroughbred will begin basic ground work training from day one. This includes learning to walk politely on a lead, learning to stand while being groomed/tacked/dressed for turnout, and proper ground manners.
Racehorses will be turned out in pastures in a slow process - for some horses this may be a stressful event - beginning with supervised turn out in the safety of our indoor, progressing to our outdoor smaller paddocks, and then finally to their own grass turn out next to other horses.
One horse is never like the other and this is very true for our OTTB's! Because of this when we start to work with our horses under saddle we let them show us what they want to be. Hunters, Jumpers, Eventing, Trail Riding, maybe even a husband horse - our thoroughbreds get to choose their new careers!
Once our OTTB's have successfully completed their initial training they will be available for adoption through Momentum Equestrian Center, Ltd. Good homes are a must. When you are ready to find your own OTTB we will be happy to work with you directly to find the perfect match, and your new best friend.
All prospective adopters must fill out a complete Adoption Application. To request further information as well as receive our Adoption Information Packet please go to our contact page and one will be forwarded to you via email.
Please keep checking back for new thoroughbreds!
Each of the ex-racehorses we take into our adoption program receives individual attention and a specified program to suit their needs. We never push our horses, but give them ample time to decompress from their sometimes stressful racing careers. One horse may need more time than another before we begin our retraining process. However every Thoroughbred will begin basic ground work training from day one. This includes learning to walk politely on a lead, learning to stand while being groomed/tacked/dressed for turnout, and proper ground manners.
Racehorses will be turned out in pastures in a slow process - for some horses this may be a stressful event - beginning with supervised turn out in the safety of our indoor, progressing to our outdoor smaller paddocks, and then finally to their own grass turn out next to other horses.
One horse is never like the other and this is very true for our OTTB's! Because of this when we start to work with our horses under saddle we let them show us what they want to be. Hunters, Jumpers, Eventing, Trail Riding, maybe even a husband horse - our thoroughbreds get to choose their new careers!
Once our OTTB's have successfully completed their initial training they will be available for adoption through Momentum Equestrian Center, Ltd. Good homes are a must. When you are ready to find your own OTTB we will be happy to work with you directly to find the perfect match, and your new best friend.
All prospective adopters must fill out a complete Adoption Application. To request further information as well as receive our Adoption Information Packet please go to our contact page and one will be forwarded to you via email.
Please keep checking back for new thoroughbreds!
Potomac Moon "Ranger" ADOPTED!!!
ADOPTED!!!Congratulations Johanna on becoming Ranger's
forever person! We wish you both miles of happy trail rides and lots of wet horsey kisses! |
Our Newest OTTB!!!! We call him "Ranger"
This tall handsome boy is 12 years old with 30 starts under his girth. He's been off the track for some time and was re-trained for his new career. But sadly ended up in a few different hands. Ranger needs time to trust again and for the people around him to use a patient and understanding approach to his training. He's coming along beautifully and has gained well over 100 much needed pounds. 
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Cold Revenge "Arthur" ADOPTED!
All we can say is WOW!
This long legged boy is just 3 and he's already 16.3! When we picked him up at Belmont Raceway his trainer described him as a Solid Citizen. And that he is! He has to be the calmest, even tempered OTTB we've ever picked up. With only 4 starts, all he needs is time to finish growing. |
UPDATED: January 2018 ADOPTED!!!!
Arthur has found his forever person, and she was right here under his nose. Congratulations Mariel! 
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Giovanni. ADOPTED!!!
Picked up from Belmont Raceway, his trainer/owner
did the best thing possible for this beautiful boy.
Knowing that he just wasn't going to make it in the race
world he called us so that that this young horse could have a chance at a fulfilling new life and career that is full of endless possibilities.
Giovanni is just 3 years old and was gelded just days before we picked him up.
He is a stunning dark auburn brown with a expressive face, clean legs and a strong topline.
did the best thing possible for this beautiful boy.
Knowing that he just wasn't going to make it in the race
world he called us so that that this young horse could have a chance at a fulfilling new life and career that is full of endless possibilities.
Giovanni is just 3 years old and was gelded just days before we picked him up.
He is a stunning dark auburn brown with a expressive face, clean legs and a strong topline.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
To Nicole and Giovanni!
We couldn't have asked for a more perfect match for Gio. These two are surely distained for great times.
Xrayder "Rayder". Available for Adoption
Say hello to Xrayder!
A 16.1 14-year-old OTTB
that only had one start in his racing career at
Penn National Raceway.
Don't be mislead by the sway, he moves
beautifully and the sway does not limit his abilities one bit and he definitely has scope!
He's brave, no spook, goes out on trail alone or in a group and really seems to have a great work ethic.
Coming off a long-term lease, he is ready for his forever home.
Rayder has been consistently jumping 2'6'-2'9'
and schooling 3' with a junior rider. He loves grid work! He hacks out alone or with a group.
Rayder is currently barefoot but has worn front shoes when he was jumping through the summer.
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Taunted "Shay" ADOPTED!!!!!"O, and though she be but little, she is fierce" - William Shakespeare
This amazing little mare is only 7 years old and has all the potential in the world! Shay had 16 starts in her racing career and retired with no injuries... she had no desire to be a racehorse! (She think's she is too smart for that.) Picked up at Penn National Raceway almost two years ago, this mare has taken every new task with an open mind and willing attitude. She thinks through every question asked of her carefully and quickly, making for an extremely intuitive and responsive ride. Shay has been given almost an entire year off to mature, learn proper ground manners, liberty work, and basics under saddle. Shay is a strong willed smart mare, never a bite or a kick, even gives kisses when asked, We will be working with Shay on trick training and more intensive Liberty work to keep her mind stimulated. |
Mischievous One "Puck"
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Please keep checking back for newly added thoroughbreds!
Applications will be provided and must be completed prior to the adoption of any OTTB from
Momentum Equestrian Center, Ltd
Please contact us for more information.
Applications will be provided and must be completed prior to the adoption of any OTTB from
Momentum Equestrian Center, Ltd
Please contact us for more information.
