Would you like to adopt a RFTR Horse?

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Applicants will be contacted by Run for the Ribbons Inc. once application has been reviewed.

Not able to ride? We also have Thoroughbreds in our program looking for sponsors! This offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the life of one our “pasture puffs” here at the farm. Visit, groom and/or just spoil your equine partner with treats! For more information check out our RFTR Lifetime Resident page or reach out to our team members via email @ runfortheribbons@gmail.com!

Run for the Ribbons Inc – Available Horses

Forty Miner “ Lola”

Lola had 4 starts & earned $1,625 dollars in career earnings. 
16.3hh, 3 yo dark bay mare. 2025 RRP eligible. She is very sweet & gets along well with others, but can also be on solo turnout. She has had just a handful of rides because we believe she could be a great RRP project for someone.  Ready for her new home! 
Limitations: none known 
Past known injures: minimal remodeling in LF carpel joint
Adoption Fee: $3000

Don’t Blame Freddy

Also known as Freddy. Freddy stands at 15.2hh and is a 4 year old gelding. He last raced March 1st, 2024. He is an in your pocket personality. He loves standing on the crossties and being the center of attention. Freddy W,T,C and jumping logs and small jumps. He shows lots of interest in jumping and having a job. He is a very easy horse to manage and is always ready to work. He is not your typical thoroughbred, slow and steady is Freddy’s preferred speed. He would be best suitable for an Amateur or Junior, and potentially a beginner with regular guidance as Freddy is also a beginner himself. Please reach out to come see Mr. Freddy!
Limitations: none known 
Past known Injuries: none known
Adoption Fee: $3500

Act of Supremacy

3 yr old gelding, 16.3 hh. Can you say chrome?! Just a handful of rides so far. He has a history of behavioral issues under saddle but seems to do ok with company. He will require an advanced rider for adoption consideration. 
Limitations: none known
Past known Injuries: no known injuries
Adoption Fee: $3000

Defender Gal

Born February 16, 2020. She has 8 Career starts, 1 firsts, 3 seconds, and earned  $37,292 dollars in career earnings. 16 hh, 4 yo chestnut mare. RRP eligible. She sustained a right hind fetlock bone chip 1/17/2024. She has just a handful of rides so far.
Limitations: Unknown
Past known Injuries: right hind fetlock chip fracture (Jan. 2024)
Adoption Fee: $1500

Musical Cat

Born February 3, 2018. She had 31 career starts, 4 firsts, 5 seconds, 6 thirds, and earned $122,992 dollars in career earnings. 16.2hh 6 year old chestnut mare. RRP eligible. She is a very flashy chestnut mare. She last raced in January 2024 and placed third. She is very sweet and looking to please her next owner. She has a handful of rides so far
Limitations: unknown
Past injures: none known
Adoption Fee: $1500

Tap and Chu

4 yr old bay filly, 15..3 hh. Chu-Chu has had a handful of rides so far and enjoys hacking out solo or with a friend. She is an in-your-pocket type of girl and easy to work with.
Limitations: unknown
Past injures: minimal remodeling in RF carpel joint
Adoption Fee: $1500

Neogem

4 yr old chestnut filly, 15.3 hh. Gem has a handful of rides so far and is kind and willing to please. She is easy to handle and happy to come in and be brushed and loved on. She is an easy keeper and would be a great western dressage, trail or western/ranch prospect. 
Limitations: unknown
Past injures: arthritis from accident/injury of left front pastern  (March 2024)
Adoption Fee:$1500

Crafty Cajun

3 yr old bay filly, 15 hands
Limitations: unknown
Past injures: chip RF carpel joint (March 2024)
Adoption Fee: $750

Elissa Joe

4 yr old chestnut filly, 16.1 hh. ”EJ” or “the Hippo” due to her love of water would make a promising trail prospect. She has not been restarted yet but enjoys coming in to be groomed and bathed. EJ is kind, sweet, and has a big heart. She likes getting attention so we could see her as an honest partner for a confident junior or amateur rider to bring along with a trainer.
Limitations: unknown
Past injures: LF carpel changes (May 2024)
Adoption Fee:$750

First Rule

Born March 23, 2017. He has 27 career starts, 7 firsts, 5 seconds, 4 thirds, and earned  $139,880 dollars in career earnings. 16 hh, 7 yo chestnut gelding. RRP eligible. He is very sweet and is excited to learn a new career. He is most suitable for a pleasure home due to his arthritic knees. He has started groundwork & trick training. He gets along with others in a field but also can be turned out alone. 
Limitations: No jumping & limited to walk, trot, and trail riding. 
Past known injuries: arthritic front carpal joints (December 2023)
Adoption Fee: $750

Drink

Born April 2, 2016. He has 45 career starts, 9 firsts, 11 seconds, 6 thirds, 8 thirds, and earned  $116,669 dollars in career earnings. 15.3.hh, 8 yo liver chestnut gelding. RRP eligible. He is very sweet and is excited to learn a new career. He is most suitable for a pleasure home due to past injury of left front basal sesamoid fracture. Drink was injured December 13, 2023 and is now enjoying pasture time while waiting to restart his training in the cooler months.
Limitations: unknown
Past known injuries: LF basal sesamoid fracture (December 2023)
Adoption Fee: $750

Artico

4 yr old bay gelding, 16.2 hh. “Artie” is still enjoying turn out and spa days as he continues to heal. He is a pleasure to work with and has a floaty trot when playing with his pasture mates. He will be best suited for a flat career and we think he would make a great dressage prospect or enjoy exploring trails at a leisurely pace. 
Limitations: Unknown 
Past known injuries: LF suspensory injury (February 2024)
Adoption Fee: $750