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Every program handles this element differently. At New Vocations, we aim to keep our fees low as we all know how prohibitive the costs of boarding and caring for a horse can be! We feel that the money is better spent if the adopter can put it toward the OTTB’s training and care. By placing New Vocations horses quickly, we limit the amount of money we put into them (feed, farrier, vet), which in turn allows us to keep our fees affordable.

Our fees range from $0 to $2,000. We will ask $1,000 for a fairly young, sound horse, and lower the fee accordingly if an animal is limited by injury or if he has a vice such as cribbing or weaving. We waive fees completely for most horses 15 and older, those that have an injury that requires rehabilitation or stall rest prior to the beginning of training, and horses that have behavioral issues that require extra time and attention.