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CANTER is a free service offered to Northern Illinois racing trainers and owners to help them find non-race buyers for their retiring racehorses. Furthermore, there are no fees charged to purchasers.

We have successfully transitioned 361 horses!

Prospective buyers find a horse for sale two ways:

  • By placing their name and desired horse requirements on the Horses Wanted List which is then distributed to the trainers and owners on the backside barn area of the racetrack. 
  • By shopping at the Horse Listings of the web site. When the track is closed, those horses still for sale are located at various barns throughout the state.
For best results in finding a horse that suits your needs, it is recommended that prospective buyers use both methods.

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