Part of the mission of the VTP is to assess the possibility of the rehabilitation and adoption of some horses for whom a second career might be possible. These horses are usually younger and without limiting injuries. Once at VTP, horses are evaluated, cared for and trained by professional staff and considered for use as a pleasure horse, dressage, jumper or eventing prospect. Other horses that are not suitable for retraining may be offered for adoption or fostering as companion animals.

Horses are available for sponsorship and some, for adoption. If you’d like more information, please contact us.

Click on the horses’ photos or names below to learn more about them! And be sure to check back often for additions and updates.

Background

When the farm was initially established at Montpelier in November of 2003 it was one of many farms managed by a large, national rescue for off the track Thoroughbred horses. It continued under the auspices of this organization until December of 2019 when it separated from this group and became the Virginia Thoroughbred Project, an independent entity dedicated to the care of Thoroughbred horses specifically in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

In March of 2020 VTP was granted 501(c)(3) status by the IRS, thus enabling donors to make financial contributions that may be exempt from taxes. In April of 2021 we became eligible to file an application for accreditation with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) based in Kentucky, a national organization affiliated with The Jockey Club, that sets the standard for the highest level of acceptable care of Thoroughbred horses in the country. In November that year, VTP earned its accreditation along with 28 other organizations, click here for more information.