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Browse listings of off-track Thoroughbreds available for purchase or adoption.<\/p>\n

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Adopting a horse through CANTER is a 5-step process. Click on one of the steps to learn more. For more details, review our Adoption Guidelines & Frequently Asked Questions<\/a> or contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t1 – Adoption Approval Form<\/p>\n

The first step in adopting a horse from CANTER is completing an Adoption Approval Form<\/a>. It takes approximately 10-15 minutes and can be filled out on a desktop computer or mobile device.<\/p>\n

If you’re interested in adopting a CANTER Thoroughbred, we recommend completing an Adoption Approval Form even if you don\u2019t yet see the right horse for you. This ensures that you are pre-approved when your perfect partner arrives at CANTER. If you wait, the horse you want may be adopted by someone else who is already approved.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t2 – Approval<\/p>\n

It typically takes a few days to process adoption applications, but it may be longer if we are unable to connect with you and\/or your references by phone or if we have a high volume of applications. All our application processing is handled by volunteers – we appreciate your patience!<\/p>\n

Once your Adoption Approval Form has been processed, you will be notified by e-mail stating that you are either approved or not approved.\u00a0 Please do not make an appointment to go see a CANTER horse until you have received your approval email.<\/b><\/p>\n

\t\t\t3 – Adoption Fee<\/p>\n

The horse\u2019s adoption fee must be paid before the horse is moved. Fee may be paid by cash, check, Master Card or Visa. If the horse needs additional certificates for shipping, there will be a charge for those services.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t4 – Conditional Lifetime Adoption Agreement<\/p>\n

The Conditional Lifetime Adoption Agreement<\/a> must be signed before the horse leaves our facility. The Conditional Lifetime Adoption Agreement is a binding legal contract between you and CANTER. Make sure that you read the Adoption Agreement and understand it completely.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t5 – Transportation<\/p>\n

Once the adoption fee has been paid, the adopter arranges transportation. There is a seven-day grace period to pick up the horse. After seven days, the adopter will be charged $25 a day for board of their new horse. This fee must be paid before the horse is moved. If transportation is needed, talk to your CANTER representative. All horses must be picked up in a trailer large enough for a thoroughbred.<\/p>\n

CANTER could not do any of its amazing work without you!<\/p>\n

CANTER exists solely on donations and volunteers. Every dollar and hour donated goes to help these horses get proper medical care, a comfortable place to stay, a full belly, and tools to speed the transition from track life to their new careers.<\/p>\n

CANTER is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization; your donations are tax deductible.<\/p>\n

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to CANTER Michigan to help Thoroughbred athletes transition to their new lives.<\/p>\n

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Donate with Zeffy<\/a>
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Other Ways to Give<\/a><\/p>\n

Harry Klentner Memorial Fund for CANTER OTTBs<\/a><\/p>\n

Join the CANTER Team of Volunteers!<\/p>\n

Equine professionals, business and marketing professionals, university equine club members, polo club members, 4-H members and those passionate about horses all volunteer with CANTER. When you join our “herd” of volunteers, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of off-track Thoroughbreds!<\/p>\n

CANTER is a 100% volunteer-driven organization and is always looking for volunteers to help retired Thoroughbred racehorses transition into new homes and careers.<\/p>\n

We have a wide variety of volunteer positions, most of which can be done remotely from anywhere with an internet connection! Check out our volunteer form<\/a> to view a list of volunteer opportunities and get started. We look forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n

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Learn more about CANTER Michigan and how you can help give an ex-racehorse the
\nopportunity for a NEW life, home and career at these upcoming events!<\/p>\n

CANTER<\/p>\n

Your INSIDE TRACK for OFF-TRACK THOROUGHBREDS<\/p>\n

\n\t\tAbout Us
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CANTER Michigan is dedicated to providing off-track Thoroughbreds with opportunities for new homes and careers through rehabilitation, retraining, and adoption.<\/p>\n

CANTER is a non-profit organization that began in 1998 in Michigan to help retiring Thoroughbred racehorses transition to lives after the racetrack by listing them for sale on CANTER\u2019s website for public purchase.<\/p>\n

Since 1998, CANTER has become a nationwide success, finding new careers and homes for more than 25,000 retiring racehorses. CANTER has expanded to 14 affiliates nationwide.<\/p>\n

The CANTER program takes ownership of the horse and provides veterinary assessments and treatments, farrier care, equine dental work, vaccinations, rehabilitation, acclimation to living on a farm and in a herd, retraining for new careers and adoption. Adopters are pre-approved by CANTER. The adopter\u2019s riding skills and potential riding discipline help CANTER to match them with the right OTTB partner.<\/p>\n

CANTER is one of the few racehorse aftercare organizations to accept injured Thoroughbreds and provide life-saving surgeries through a partnership with the Michigan State University Equine Veterinary Program. Veterinary students at MSU receive an advanced education as they assist with all aspects of arthroscopic surgeries on CANTER Thoroughbreds.<\/p>\n

CANTER OTTBs excel in new careers such as eventing, hunter\/jumper, polo, dressage, western pleasure, games and recreational riding. Some have graduated to special careers in mounted divisions of law enforcement or therapeutic riding. They enjoy long lives with loving families thanks to the CANTER program.<\/p>\n

CANTER has a non-paid, volunteer staff. Every dollar donated is spent to help Thoroughbreds make successful transitions into new\u00a0 homes and careers. Financial support for CANTER\u2019s program is received from individuals, foundations and equine organizations. Donations pay for surgery, transport, feed, board, training and veterinary and farrier care.<\/p>\n

CANTER uses accredited, privately owned equine facilities for boarding, rehabilitation, and training\u2014investing an average of $9,000 to $12,000 per horse from intake to adoption.<\/p>\n

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