Our Retired Racehorses Available for Adoption
Thoroughbred racehorses give owners their all each time they compete. Horses provide us with thrills and memories to last a lifetime. Eventually, a racehorse retires from competition. An owner's responsibility does not end after the final call to the post.
West Point Thoroughbreds believes it is our duty to be a responsible owner, and we take the responsibility seriously. When a horse retires under our care, we do all we can to ensure the horse is placed in home conducive to its ability and needs. Often this means a chance at a second competitive career in equestrian games or being someone's personal pleasure horse. Other times, our horses are carefully placed in environments where they are well cared for and can live comfortably with dignity and enjoy just being a horse. We always say, “If you take care of the horse, the horse will take care of you” and that philosophy is no different after the horse's racing career.
Our company has relationships with quality equine adoption organizations and a network of qualified horse enthusiasts who are willing and able to offer second careers, friendly pastures and most importantly, a good quality of life to our retired runners.
Successful Placements
Gutsy competitor Saratoga Russell won four of ten career starts and earned over $149,000. An ankle injury in early 2010 ended his racing career. After rehabilitation, he was adopted by Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue and Florida Thoroughbred Rehab and Placement program.
A gorgeous bay son of El Corredor, Ginello retired from racing in 2010 after carrying the West Point silks to victory on the West Coast. He is training for a new career at J-D Ranch in Northern California.
Beloved Deputy broke her maiden in impressive fashion in 2009 at Golden Gate Fields. Retired in 2010, she is training for a new career at J-D Ranch in Northern California.
Current Candidate(s)
Megapunch is a 7-year-old gelding by Two Punch. He raced 43 times, including 10 wins and earned over $117,000 in his career. He raced for West Point during his three and four year old year before being claimed. West Point tracked him down as a seven-year-old and retired "Mega" to enjoy life away from the track.
Mega sustained a sesamoid injury in his final race that makes him suitable for light trail riding only. He has a pleasant disposition, gets along with other horses, and is energetic, but professional at the same time. Make him your next companion!
