Peter
2022| 16.3h | Gelding | Located in Lexington, KY | by More Than Ready out of Pretty Perfect (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Adoption Fee: $3,000

Peter is the total package: brains, beauty, and charm. He is as classy as they come, and he knows it. With his elegant build, expressive eye, and presence, Peter is a barn favorite who absolutely loves attention. He poses like a pro for the camera and soaks up affection like a sponge.

Under saddle, Peter is just as impressive. He’s straightforward and easy to ride, with a rhythmic, ground-covering canter that makes it easy to picture him fox hunting over fences or galloping across country. With his balance, scope, and natural rhythm, he’s a fabulous prospect for foxhunting or eventing, or for anyone looking for a horse with a big personality and an even bigger future.

The video from 7/11/25 was taken just after Peter was shod. He currently doesn’t have quite enough foot to hold hind shoes, which is why he appears a little short-strided behind. With time, his feet are expected to fill out nicely and will benefit from hind shoes as his feet grow.

If you are an approved adopter, please email programs@secretariatcenter.org with any questions. If you have not submitted an application, click here to apply.

 Nala

2017 | 16.3 h | Mare | Located in Lexington, KY
Adoption Fee: $5,500

Meet Gea, affectionately known as Nala around the barn – an 8-year-old Thoroughbred mare by Animal Kingdom out of Seek a Star. With an impressive 49 career starts, she came close to warhorse status on the track, but now she’s ready to shine in a second career. Despite her extensive race history, Nala is incredibly sweet and personable. She’s easy to handle, happy to hang out all day with her stall guard up, ties quietly in the crossties or in her stall, stands perfectly for the farrier, and is simple to bathe and groom. She is currently turned out with two other mares and gets along wonderfully with both.

Because of her successful racing career, Nala was given ample downtime before beginning her retraining, setting her up for long-term success. She’s fully up to date on dental and farrier care and has received both chiropractic and bodywork to support her comfort and overall well-being.

Under saddle, Nala is just beginning her retraining, but she’s already turning heads. She has three floaty, comfortable gaits and shows natural balance and rhythm. She’s smart, willing, and calm in every ride, taking each new experience in stride. She’s also easy to lunge and enjoys having a job without ever being hot or reactive.

Nala’s combination of athleticism, temperament, and heart makes her a versatile partner ready to go in whatever direction you choose. Whether you’re looking for your next jumper, dressage partner, event horse, or a kind companion to enjoy on the trails, Nala is your girl!

If you are an approved adopter, please email programs@secretariatcenter.org with any questions. If you have not submitted an application, click here to apply.

Evade
2021 | 16 h | Gelding | Located in Lexington, KY
Adoption Fee: $2,000

Born in France and raced in Europe before making his U.S. debut in September 2024, Evade retired from racing in April 2025. He is currently undergoing tendon rehabilitation but has already had a few light rides, where he has shown himself to be kind, willing, and easy to work with. He is very straightforward to ride and easy to handle on the ground.

Evade will make a lovely partner for someone who is committed to completing his rehab fully and correctly. He has the demeanor and quality to be a rewarding project for the right person.

If you are an approved adopter, please email programs@secretariatcenter.org with any questions. If you have not submitted an application, click here to apply.

Aria
2022 | 16.2h | Mare | Located in Lexington, KY | Audible out of Majestica by Street Sense
Adoption Fee: $3,500

“Aria” raced twice and retired sound from racing after her last race on 1/24/2025 at Turfway Park.

Aria is easy to work with on the ground and is very curious under saddle. She is steady but not strong in the bridle and responsive (but not sensitive) to leg contact. She wants to work, but requires leg and direction. She would make a very suitable foxhunter, eventer, or show hunter. She has all the athleticism, work ethic, and brain to be a competition horse, and at her age, she is ready to be started in any direction.

Aria is shod on all 4, is turned out with another gelding, and on night turnout. She has no vices and quietly stands for the vet, farrier, and as well as on crossties. She is up-to-date on vaccinations, deworming, dental, and chiropractic care. 

If you are an approved adopter, please email programs@secretariatcenter.org with any questions. If you have not submitted an application, click here to apply.

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Coda

2022 | 16.2h | Gelding | Located in Lexington, KY

Adoption Fee $5,500

Code of Justice only raced 2 times in 2024 but retired sound!  Born in 2022, this gelding is so cuddly and kind. He has quickly become a barn favorite with his lovable personality, snuggly demeanor, and his beautiful white face!  He was recently gelded before arriving at the Secretariat Center, but you’d never know it, he has been so sweet, and easy to handle from the very beginning. He loves a good grooming and is great in his stall or the crossties!

Under saddle he has been soft in the hand and very agreeable to work with. One of his rides consisted of a hack around property during arena construction in which he didn’t even bat an eye at the work trucks or bobcat. He has even happily walked over the poles and bridges we have set in our obstacle course. With his sweet demeanor and flashy looks, don’t let this one pass you up!  

He would make a lovely versatile prospect for someone who wants a kind, level-headed partner to bring along. Whether you're interested in jumping, dressage, or just having a steady all-around ride, his temperament, movement, and flashy good looks, makes him a versatile partner ready to shine in any direction.

If you are an approved adopter, please email programs@secretariatcenter.org with any questions. If you have not submitted an application, click here to apply.

 Fly

2021 | 15.3 h | Mare | Located in Lexington, KY
Adoption Fee: $4,500

Fly is a 4-year-old mare who measures just under 15.3 hands but is still growing. She raced 8 times, breaking her maiden, and then settled in as a middle-of-the-pack runner before retiring sound.

Since arriving at the Secretariat Center, Fly has proven to be smart, willing, and eager to learn. She thrives on consistency; whether it’s a groundwork session, a light handling day, or a ride under saddle. She is responsive without being sensitive, making her a versatile prospect for any discipline.

Under saddle, Fly is light and soft in the bridle, attentive to voice cues, and steadily learning to respond to body aids. She lunges well in the round pen, rides calmly in the arena both alone and with company, and has shown no naughtiness under saddle. While she can show a bit of “mare-ish” attitude in her stall or during grooming, she is always respectful and focused when it’s time to work.

Fly’s versatility makes her suitable for a variety of disciplines—jumping, dressage, eventing, polo, or simply being a steady, enjoyable partner for all-around riding. With her work ethic, athleticism, and trainable mind, she’s ready to begin the next chapter of her career.

Fly is shod up front, turned out with other mares on night turnout, and is up to date on vaccinations, deworming, dental care, and farrier work.

If you are an approved adopter, please email programs@secretariatcenter.org with any questions. If you have not submitted an application, click here to apply.

 Echo

2022 | 16 h | Gelding | Located in Lexington, KY

Adoption Fee: $4,500

Black Hills, affectionately known as Echo, is a striking 3-year-old gelding who raced twice before retiring due to being too slow. Since arriving at the Secretariat Center on October 29, Echo has been an absolute gem to work with. His flashy appearance is sure to get you noticed in any ring!

Echo is smart, brave, and incredibly loveable. He ties, stands quietly for the farrier, enjoys grooming, and is wonderful on the ground. While he’s still learning about his new life and training for a second career, he’s proven himself to be intelligent, willing, and eager to please. Echo has been ridden in the arena and hacked around the property, where he even took the role of the leader. He’s adaptable and ready to thrive in nearly any career path, whether it be hunters, jumpers, dressage, eventing, or trail. If you are looking for your next all-around horse, Echo is the one for you!

With Echo’s athleticism, good looks, and sweet personality, he’s ready to find a partner who will help him reach his full potential in a second career.

If you are an approved adopter, please email programs@secretariatcenter.org with any questions. If you have not submitted an application, click here to apply.