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Why Adopt a Horse? Rescue horses deserve a second chance, and horse lovers have the satisfaction of knowing they can save a horse s life by providing a good home. There is also a wide selection of horses to choose from. Just about every breed of equines is available for adoption at different rescue facilities, from tiny Shetland ponies to massive Belgian work horses. Many equine athletes are ready and waiting to begin second careers. Retired thoroughbred racehorses have been successfully retrained for second careers as show horses. Standardbred harness-racing horses have been retrained and shown successfully in everything from dressage classes to team-penning. Retired show horses often have second careers as family horses, and they make excellent companions for novice adults and c h i l d r e n . & n b s p; & n b s p; & n b s p; & n b s p; & n b s p; & n b s p; & n b s p; & n b s p; from Chapter One
