Onto the Next Steps
When a horse’s racing career is over, it is only the end of their first chapter. While some racehorses go on to become broodmares or stallions, many others need new paths. As responsible breeders and owners, we proudly take on the job of retraining those horses for their “Next Steps” in life at Pin Oak Louisiana.
As yearlings, our horses are given a well-rounded foundation that sets them up for their future. As racehorses, we give them the time that they need to mature. As retired racehorses, we continue that training to ensure that they are good citizens.
Horses in the Next Steps program are taught how to lunge, tie, stand at the mounting block, voice commands, basic W/T/C flat work, small jumps, trail ride, trailering, etc.
Our horses are priced affordably and sold as green broke. All the proceeds from Pin Oak Next Steps are donated to the Thoroughbred Retirement Network of Louisiana.
For more information on adopting a horse, please email Brynna at brynna@bernhardgroup.com.
An application is required for adoption. You can complete the online application here or the PDF application can be downloaded here and emailed to Brynna.
Available Horses
Next Steps Graduates
Bayou Justice is staying in Louisiana. His mom is on LSU’s Equestrian Team and will use him for lower-level hunter jumpers.
Burden of Proof, aka “Bird,” is now in Mississippi. His mom has plans for trail rides, a bit of jumping and flat work, and most importantly—being their beloved family horse. The world is his oyster!
Ceaseless is staying in Louisiana. He was adopted by one of Pin Oak’s employees who plans on bringing him up in the jumper ring.
Night Mover, aka “Ben,” is now in Wisconsin. His new mom has plans to do eventing with him.
Uncle Pennybags, aka “Cash,” is staying in Louisiana. He is being used as a ranch horse and his dad has goals of showing in stock horse competitions.
Speedreader, aka “Finch,” is now in New Mexico. His mom has a future goal of upper-level eventing with him.
