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 of our “pasture puffs” here at the farm. Visit, groom and/or just spoil your equine partner with treats! For more information please 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: slight 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
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: unknown; none
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: chip in upper joint of front right knee
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 
Adoption Fee:$1500

Crafty Cajun

3 yr old bay filly, 15 hands
Limitations: unknown
Past injures: chip in right front knee
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: left front knee changes
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 carpal joints 
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: left front basal sesamoid fracture
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: left front suspensory tear
Adoption Fee: $750

“Pasture-Puffs”; Sanctuary (not available for adoption)

Make a difference and sponsor one of our retirees today!

Who We Gunna Call – Born April 25, 2007. He has 56 Career starts, 11 firsts, 4  seconds, 10 thirds, and earned $229,944 dollars in career earnings.  

16 hh,  17 yo dark bay gelding

Ghost came to us in February of 2017. This guy is a true war horse,  foaled in Canada & bred by Adena Springs, he was a Queen’s Plate Stakes contender at 3. Now Ghost is loved dearly by his US Marine sponsor Sgt. Natalie Camarena and enjoying his days in the sunshine state at Cedar Lock Farm, while she makes him proud serving our country! 

Advocate’s Banner – Born February 27,2000. unraced 

16 hh, 24 yo chestnut mare. 

Banner came to our program on April 5, 2018, following the death of Deb Adam’s founder and president of late Racehorse Reclaim aftercare program. Banner will live out her days happily with us and be an important part of our program

Rockstar Cowboy – Born March 27, 2007. He has 24 Career starts, 1  first, 1 second, 1 third, and earned $16,390 dollars in career earnings. 

16.1hh, 15 yo bay gelding. 

Rockstar Cowboy joined the RFTR family in April of 2018 when he came to us starved and neglected and in need of some serious TLC. He is now happy and thriving and teaching all the newbies to the sanctuary field the real meaning of life! 

Story to Tell – Born February 29, 2012. He has 30 starts, 6 firsts, 4 seconds,6 thirds, and earned $334,993 dollars in career earnings. 

16 hh, 12 yo dark bay gelding

Story was retired safely thanks to the collective efforts of Eclipse Award winning photographer Barbara Livingston and the Run for the Ribbons team. He retired as as stakes winning stud and was soon gelded upon his arrival. He loves being the center of attention and with his great  personality will definitely be a positive dynamic for the youth mentoring program, Full Strides with Thoroughbreds

Shim –  Born March 7, 2014. He has 12 career starts. 2 firsts, 3 seconds, 1 third, and has earned $62,330 dollars in career earnings. 

16.1hh, 10 yo dark bay gelding.

Shim became a “lifer” with us after returning from his adopted home due to a diagnosis of kissing spines that would end his show horse journey. He has a kind soul and keeps a smile on the faces of our volunteers daily! 

Earth – Born March 31, 2015. He had 69 starts, 9 firsts, 14 seconds, 12 thirds, and earned $236,292 dollars in career earnings. 

15.3hh. 9 year old bay gelding. RRP eligible. This sweet guy needed a soft landing, some love and rehab. He will be available after his rest and relaxation. 

Wildalana – Born January 20, 2004. She has 25 Career starts, 1 firsts, 2 seconds, 3 thirds and earned  $28,253 dollars in career earnings 

15.3.hh, 20 yo dark bay mare 

Transferred from TROT after her adopted home could no longer keep her. She will live out her days in happy retirement at Cedar Lock Farm. 

Transfers from Tampa Thoroughbred Retirement: Mambo Appeal, Summertime Groove & Rose Classic