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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Lil Bit Sideways

Horse Illustrated — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:29 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Lil Bit Sideways! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds

Adoptable Horse: Lil Bit Sideways, a 5-year-old, 16.0hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds, Cocoa, Fla.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Lil Bit Sideways

Lil Bit Sideways is a 5-year-old off-the-track Thoroughbred who raced nine times. “Sideways” is the best cuddle bug you will ever meet and has the smoothest gaits you will ever feel. He stands on crossties, stands for the farrier, grooming, tacking, etc. He also loads great on the trailer and loves to work and make you happy.

Contact Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Lil Bit Sideways!

Photo courtesy Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds

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ASPCA Right Horse is the online adoption platform of The Right Horse Initiative, a collection of equine industry and welfare professionals and advocates working together to improve the lives of horses in transition. A program of the ASPCA, their goal is to massively increase horse adoption in the United States. To find more adoptable horses and foster horses, visit www.myrighthorse.org. To learn more about The Right Horse, a program of the ASPCA, visit www.aspcarighthorse.org.

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Scar

Horse Illustrated — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:20 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Scar! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds

Adoptable Horse: Scar, a 9-year-old, 17.0hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds, Cocoa, Fla.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Scar

What a heartthrob! Scar is a stunning 17 hands high gelding who turns heads wherever he goes. With 39 races under his belt, he has truly seen it all.

Scar brings that life experience with him in the best way — he is calm, confident, and incredibly well-mannered. Scar has excellent ground and stall manners, is very intelligent, and picks up new things quickly. Hidden Acres can easily see Scar thriving in the show arena in any discipline or happily hitting the trails, soaking in the views. He has no injuries, no vices, and an exceptional temperament. A true gentleman with movie-star looks, Scar is every bit of the dream horse you’ve been waiting for.

Contact Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Scar!

Photo courtesy Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Caramel Angel

Horse Illustrated — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:30 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Caramel Angel! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Second Stride

Adoptable Horse: Caramel Angel, a 9-year-old, 16.1hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: Second Stride, Prospect, Ky.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Caramel Angel

Caramel Angel is a 9-year-old thoroughbred gelding by Sidney’s Candy (Candy Ride (ARG)) out of B J’s Angel by Stormy Business. He last raced in 2021 and reportedly retired sound. Second Stride is not aware of any injury history. He has been living on his owner’s farm since retirement. He enjoys living outside 24/7 but can also spend time in a stall during the day. He would not be happy in a stall during the longer overnight hours on a regular basis.

Caramel is an intelligent, athletic, mature gelding who has real potential for sport development with the right adopter. He is just getting back under saddle after several years of pasture life with his race owner. Caramel is strong under saddle and needs a rider who can—with sensitivity—keep his attention and channel his energy. He has no vices under saddle, just is green and energetic.

Caramel has very nice ground manners; he is easy to groom, walks nicely on a lead rope and is respectful of his handlers. He loves treats and waits patiently while others receive theirs, too. He is a good friend in the field — a natural leader but will give way to a more dominant horse. He can be nervous when being tacked up, but this should pass naturally with more practice. He stood nicely for the vet.

Caramel should be sound for any non-racing discipline. A PPE is recommended for an athletic career.

Contact Second Stride today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Caramel Angel!

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Ghostly Vision

Horse Illustrated — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:24 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Ghostly Vision! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Second Chance Thoroughbreds

Adoptable Horse: Ghostly Vision, a 16-year-old, 15.2hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: Second Chance Thoroughbreds, Spencer, N.Y.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Ghostly Vision

“Ghost” is a 16-year-old Thoroughbred gelding. Ghost was adopted in 2014, 2015 and 2017 (yes, he was returned every time—no fault to him). He has been at the same boarding farm since 2017, but unfortunately his adopter’s circumstances changed; she sold him to someone else in the barn with the intention the new buyer would sign our adoption contract. However, the new buyer didn’t like Ghost and wanted us to buy him back, which we obliged. Ghost has always been a great riding horse; he has plenty of trail experience and ring work. Ghost is a sweet boy and he definitely will make the right person very happy.

Contact Second Chance Thoroughbreds today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Ghostly Vision!

Photo courtesy Second Chance Thoroughbreds

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Barn Shark

Horse Illustrated — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:36 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Barn Shark! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation

Adoptable Horse: Barn Shark, a 6-year-old, 15.2hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation, Guthrie, Okla.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Barn Shark

Barn Shark has a name you won’t forget and a face that’s just as memorable! This sweet and sturdy boy was responsibly retired from racing and came to Horse and Hound sound and ready to start his second career.

After some time in training and an adoption, Barney (barn name) was returned through no fault of his own—he was just a bit more forward than his (wonderful!) adopter was looking for. He was well-loved and beautifully cared for, and Horse and Hound is so grateful for the time and training she gave him.

Now, Barney is back with Horse and Hound and looking for his perfect match. He’s continued to show us he’s smart, sweet, and willing. He has a good brain, handles windy days like a champ, and is settling back into Horse and Hound’s program with ease. While he has some energy under saddle, he’s not naughty—just a young guy who enjoys having a job.

Barney is suitable for an intermediate or confident rider looking to bring along a young, athletic partner. He has no limitations and could go in a variety of directions with the right person.

Contact Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Barn Shark!

Photo courtesy Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Moven Van

Horse Illustrated — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:25 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Moven Van! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation

Adoptable Horse: Moven Van, a 4-year-old, 17.2hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation, Guthrie, Okla.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Moven Van

Moven Van earned $27,612 during his racing career before being responsibly retired and joining the Horse and Hound Rescue family. This handsome guy arrived while recovering from an abscess, and he was an absolute gentleman during his treatment—patient in the stall and polite while soaking his foot.

Now that he’s feeling better, Moven Van is enjoying his downtime and making new friends out in the pasture. He’s sound, friendly, and soaking up the chance to just be a horse for a while. Once he’s had a bit more rest, Horse and Hound will begin his evaluation to see what direction he’d like to go in next.

Contact Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Moven Van!

Photo courtesy Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Breaking Bullet

Horse Illustrated — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:40 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Breaking Bullet! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy After the Races

Adoptable Horse: Breaking Bullet, a 5-year-old, 16.1hh Thoroughbred mare
Organization: After the Races, Elkton, Md.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Breaking Bullet

Breaking Bullet is a 16.1 hand, 5-year-old mare (Bullet Gone Astray – Intermission by More Than Ready) that came to After the Races in partnership with Aftercare Charles Town. Bullet raced 38 times and made a little money in spite of only winning one race. After her last race in August, her connections decided it was time for her to retire.

Upon retirement she was evaluated at the track by a great vet (also a surgeon) who found her sound. She was then moved to a farm to await space to open up at ATR. Upon arrival there, she looked sound coming off the trailer and was turned out, but was of course hoof-sore a week later when ATR’s vet did her intake evaluation. Thankfully she does block to the foot so ATR hopes that with some TLC they’ll get her back on track.

ATR also plans to do a bit of physical therapy with Bullet to loosen up her neck, which was stiff for her evaluation. They’re hopeful after some good neck stretches and PT she’ll look much better when the vet comes back to revisit her.

Contact After the Races today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Breaking Bullet!

Photo courtesy After the Races

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Silver Kitty

Horse Illustrated — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:00:44 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Silver Kitty! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Second Stride

Adoptable Horse: Silver Kitty, a 12-year-old, 15.0hh Thoroughbred mare
Organization: Second Stride, Prospect, Ky.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Silver Kitty

A 12-year-old Thoroughbred mare, Silver Kitty last raced in 2017. Second Stride was not told of any injury history and she moves soundly under saddle. “Kitty” has had four foals, the last being in 2025. She is eligible for the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover Broodmare Division.

Kitty is a very kind and easy going mare. She seems to be intelligent and not concerned about much at all. She doesn’t mind being in a stall, as she stays quiet and munches on her hay. She is also fine being in a field 24/7. She gets along well with her friends and settles down quickly to graze. She walks nicely on a lead rope and is well behaved for grooming, bathing and tacking up. She stands quietly on crossties and enjoys being back under saddle.

She has a cute little trot, but her canter needs some refining. She would make a great lesson or beginner horse. Good for kids and grandkids, Kitty would make a perfect family horse and will be suitable for any age appropriate discipline.

Contact Second Stride today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Silver Kitty!

Photo courtesy Second Stride

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Cajun Crazy

Horse Illustrated — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:00:13 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Cajun Crazy! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program

Adoptable Horse: Cajun Crazy, a 5-year-old, 16.2hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, Covington, La.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Cajun Crazy

Meet Cajun Crazy, available from New Vocations’ Pasture Potatoes Program, meaning he is eligible for adoption to a non-riding home only.

“CC” needs a handler who is used to dealing with mouthy, busy youngsters. He is okay for handling but will try to play with you using his lips or teeth. When he is not trying to put his mouth or teeth on everything, CC stands quietly in the crossties for grooming and picking his feet.

CC lives outside in a herd of three geldings and does very well with others. He is a happy friendly horse with an oral fixation. He wears steel front shoes.

CC is ready to pursue a second career as your loving Pasture Potato! His adoption is eligible for shipping credit up to $1,000.

Contact New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Cajun Crazy!

Photo courtesy New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Secret Crush

Horse Illustrated — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:00:44 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Secret Crush! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Second Stride

Adoptable Horse: Secret Crush, a 4-year-old, 16.3hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: Second Stride, Prospect, Ky.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Secret Crush

By Candy Ride and out of Elarose (out of the legendary mare Take Charge Lady), Secret Crush retired from racing in April 2025 with a left front suspensory tear with sesamoid involvement. He is currently on round pen turnout until August 18, 2025. He will then need an ultrasound done to determine if he is ready for turnout and riding. If he is sound in August under saddle at the trot, and stays that way long term, he may be suitable for low level sport use. He will be suitable for trails later this summer.

Crush is a fun gelding to have in the barn. He can be mischievous and playful. He is quiet when in the round pen and is quiet in his stall as well. He seems to be an easy keeper, is quiet for grooming, and walks nicely on a lead rope. He is respectful of his handlers and was good for the vet and farrier. He is well-behaved for the vet and farrier. He will be a fun horse to bring along and teach. He’s easy on the eyes as well!

Contact Second Stride today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Secret Crush!

Photo courtesy Second Stride

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