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www.rerunottb.com ReRun Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Thoroughbred adoption program whose mission is to rehabilitate, retrain, and adopt TB's.

11/02/2026

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ADOPT A HORSE FROM US

Please read. Then read it again. Especially the part about adoption fees.

We love our horses. We love finding them wonderful homes. What we don't love is repeating ourselves about things that should be common sense. So, here we go.

1. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT PROCESSED.
Period. And we do not chase down your references. That's your responsibility, not ours.

2. WE DO NOT HOLD HORSES.
We also do not want to trade one of our horses for your lame, unrideable, or otherwise unwanted horse. We are an adoption organization, not a horse dealership.

3. ADOPTION FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Let me say that again for the people in the back.

ADOPTION. FEES. ARE. NONREFUNDABLE.

4. PLEASE SEND A SAFE, APPROPRIATE TRAILER.
Do not show up with something resembling a sardine can on wheels. Your trailer needs a proper butt bar, chest bar, and functioning ties.

And do me a favor: CLEAN OUT YOUR TRAILER. You should be doing that anyway so you can inspect the floor and make sure your horse isn't about to fall through rotting boards.

Bring a hay bag. We will happily fill it for you.

If it's cold, bring a cooler. We will provide a leather halter and lead rope.

If a professional shipper is picking up your horse, we will gladly send the horse with an appropriate blanket.

5. YOUR HORSE GOES TO THE ADDRESS WE APPROVED.
That means the address on your application and health certificate. Not your friend's barn, not somewhere you decided on yesterday, and not some mystery destination.

6. ONCE THAT HORSE IS LOADED, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE.
From that moment forward, we expect you to behave like the caring, responsible horse owner you represented yourself to be during the application process.

7. WE WILL ALWAYS TAKE OUR HORSES BACK.
Always. Even if they have changed hands.

We had a horse return to us this year TEN YEARS after he was adopted.

Once one of our horses, always one of our horses.

8. IF YOUR HORSE IS SUFFERING, PLEASE CALL US.
If your horse sustains a serious injury or develops an illness requiring euthanasia, contact us. We understand how difficult these decisions can be, and we are happy to help with end-of-life costs.

Please don't let a horse suffer because you're afraid to make that call.

9. TRANSPORTATION IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Adopters pay for transportation. This should not come as a surprise.

10. A WORD ABOUT SHOES AND FEET.
Unless otherwise noted, our horses typically wear front shoes only.

Please don't pull those shoes the minute you get your horse home, especially when the ground is hard. Doing so can leave a previously comfortable horse painfully footsore or even lame.

Plan shoe removal for a time when the ground has some give, discuss the transition with your farrier, and be prepared to support the feet with products such as Venice turpentine or Keratex when appropriate.

A little planning can save your horse a lot of discomfort.

11. READ. YOUR. CONTRACT.
Seriously. Read it before you sign it. Read it again when your horse comes home. Keep a copy somewhere you can find it.

We put those provisions in there for a reason.

At the end of the day, none of this is complicated. We are trusting you with a living, breathing animal who deserves safety, comfort and proper care.

We are here for our horses for life. We expect our adopters to take that commitment just as seriously.

We are happy to answer reasonable questions, help you prepare, and support you when things get difficult. But we are not here to teach basic responsibility to people who haven't bothered to read the requirements.

Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.

Now please go clean your trailer, call your references, and read your contract. 🐴

11/02/2026

Is anyone looking for a horse with a few more miles?
No Burn was adopted 2 years ago and due to personal circumstances, needs to be rehomed. He is currently located in Michigan.
He has been on small group turnout out with other geldings, happy stalled too and can pick up after a month off with no issue.
He is shod in front and was always a great horse to be around with tons of personality. He is 16.2hh and 8 years old. He has no vices. He has some old chips in his knees and was evaluated by a top orthopedic surgeon who said they were not of any consequence and did not require surgery. He was always sound here and continues to be so.
Low level dressage or trail riding home only please.
Contact me at [email protected] for more info.
Under tack video is from when he first retired to Rerun.

11/01/2026

Hello November!
Its been a while since we posted pics of new arrivals - these are new faces needing spaces! All will eventually be made available for adoption and we hope to post a few over the next couple of days!

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! 🎃
Loinnir, Land Biscuit and Kangaroo Style have all joined in the fun too with their respective families 👻

10/29/2026

Kahala is a tough horse that made $100k on the track.
Today he is showing up but this time as an eventer!

10/28/2026

We had 2 early morning arrivals!

10/27/2026

We start with sad news today.
Former New York breeding stallion Giant Surprise passed away yesterday following a bout of colic.
After retiring from stud service, he spent the past 5 years at ReRun as a resident. He was 17 years old.
He was the sweetest, so well mannered and kind. He is already greatly missed.

10/25/2026

A Little Education on Barefoot Horses, Sore Feet, and the Responsibilities of Adoption

Since this has now happened twice, I feel it's time to address it publicly and hopefully provide some much-needed education.

When a horse has worn shoes for several years, particularly behind, removing those shoes can require a period of adjustment.

Think of it this way: imagine spending years wearing shoes and then suddenly being asked to run barefoot across gravel. Now imagine doing that repeatedly for several hours.

Your feet would likely be incredibly sore. You might also experience discomfort in your muscles, tendons, and ligaments from moving differently to compensate for that soreness.

Horses are no different.

A horse transitioning out of shoes can become footsore, particularly if turned out on hard ground and allowed to run excessively. And yes, even grass-covered ground can be surprisingly hard.

In some cases, by the following morning, the horse may be reluctant to move, visibly uncomfortable, and may even develop some lower-limb filling.

That does not automatically mean someone sold or adopted out a lame horse.

And it certainly does not mean the first explanation should be tying up, Lyme disease, neurological disease, or a vitamin deficiency.

Sometimes the simplest explanation is exactly what is in front of you: a horse with sore feet.

We encounter this occasionally on our own farm. When appropriate, and under veterinary guidance, we manage the discomfort with supportive care, which may include wrapping the legs, anti-inflammatory medication such as bute, and packing the feet with Magic Cushion.

Once the initial soreness has resolved, options may include Venice turpentine, protective hoof boots, or putting shoes back on if necessary.

Transitioning a horse from shoes to barefoot is a process, not an overnight event.

Now, here's where my frustration comes in.

Out of more than 100 adoptions over the past year, we have had two situations involving horses that became sore after arriving at their new homes.

In both cases, shippers and other individuals confirmed that the horses arrived sound. The problems developed after their first day of turnout, during which they reportedly did a considerable amount of running or pacing.

Unfortunately, in both situations, accusations began flying.

In the first case, the adopter was understandably distressed to see her horse uncomfortable and immediately contacted her veterinarian. Her veterinarian determined that the horse's discomfort was related to his newly barefoot hind feet.

While I did not appreciate the tone or accusations directed toward me, I absolutely respected her commitment to getting veterinary attention for her horse.

That is what responsible ownership looks like.

The more recent situation, however, was very different.

Despite expressing significant concern about the horse's condition, the adopter refused to contact her veterinarian.

Let me be very clear.

If your horse is lame and you are genuinely concerned about its welfare, CALL YOUR VET.

That is not an unreasonable expectation. It is a basic responsibility of horse ownership.

If a horse arrived at your farm and began colicking, would you also refuse to call a veterinarian?

When this adopter refused to seek veterinary attention or take appropriate steps to address the horse's discomfort, I left 60 volunteers working on our farm and, together with Amy, made an eight-hour round trip to retrieve our horse.

Upon arrival, he had pronounced digital pulses in both hind feet, consistent with our suspicion that his feet were painful.

We administered Banamine and brought him home.

Within 48 hours, following three doses of bute and the application of Magic Cushion hoof packing, he was sound again.

He has also since been evaluated by a veterinarian.

The horse was not sent out lame. He became sore after arrival, and his discomfort was addressed.

There is a very important distinction.

I am available to answer questions, provide guidance, and support our adopters around the clock. I take that responsibility seriously, and I care deeply about every horse that leaves our farm.

But I cannot replace your veterinarian, nor should I be expected to.

If you are going to adopt a horse and are unwilling to seek veterinary care when the animal is clearly uncomfortable, please do not submit an application.

Adoption comes with responsibility. These are living, breathing animals, not machines, and sometimes situations arise that require common sense, appropriate management, and professional veterinary care.

And while we're on the subject of common sense, let me introduce another concept:

Occam's Razor.

The principle suggests that when several explanations are possible, the one requiring the fewest assumptions is generally the best place to start.

In horses, that means considering the obvious before jumping to the extraordinary.

If a horse suddenly becomes lame, start by examining the feet and considering the circumstances.

Could it be an abscess? Thin soles? Negative plantar angles? Bruising? A recent change in shoeing? Or, heaven forbid, simply a horse with sore feet after running around on hard ground barefoot?

Of course, not every lameness originates in the feet, and serious conditions must be ruled out by a veterinarian. But a logical evaluation starts with the history, clinical signs, and most likely explanations—not an immediate assumption that the horse has some obscure systemic disorder requiring an extensive panel of blood tests.

A little knowledge, a little common sense, and a willingness to call your veterinarian can go a very long way.

We stand behind our horses. We stand behind our adoption program. And we will continue to do what is right for the animals entrusted to our care.

What we will not do is accept unfounded accusations in place of responsible horse ownership.

The welfare of the horse must always come first. Not egos. Not assumptions. Not blame.

Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.

10/24/2026

Yesterday was the annual Regeneron Day For Doing Good and we had over 60 volunteers come to the farm. Amongst replacing fencing, painting and doing a general Fall cleanup, they built a lovely memorial garden for 2 horsewomen that left us way too early Colleen Hoard and Emma Savaglio.
A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing Regeneron volunteers for their hard work and dedication at the farm! Your efforts have made a lasting difference. We are incredibly grateful for your time, generosity, and hard work!

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236A WATERS Road
East Greenbush, NY
12061

Telephone

+18595956660

Website

https://www.rerunottb.com/support/

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