Mountain State Retired Racehorse Rehoming or MSRRR is a 40-acre farm 35 minutes east of Denver, CO. The founders realized a huge need for off-the-track horses needing 2nd careers back in 2008. This is when they started campaigning for a better future for horses from Arapahoe Park in Aurora, Co. and subsequently from many tracks and breeding farms in Colorado and neighboring states. This small act of rehoming one horse turned into over 350 between 2008 and 2021 and has continued on after becoming an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2021.

Retired racehorses can face uncertain futures once their racing days are over. Most of these horses receive exceptional training and care throughout their careers. However, the transition from the racetrack to retirement can be challenging. This is where MSRRR comes in. They strive to assess and treat any post-track body soreness or injuries and then give the horses time to simply be a horse, be turned out on pasture, graze away, and have a herd of friends where pecking order and hierarchy is established just like in the wild.

It is true though, that Thoroughbreds have a work ethic that is superb and a want to please. MSRRR recognizes that OTTBs want to work and have unlimited qualities that make them wonderful riding horses. MSRRR restarts the OTTBs in a slow and patient way, going back to basics and learning their personalities, quirks and, if any, limitations. MSRRR is proud to say they’ve rehomed OTTBs that went on to be skijoring horses, elk hunting horses, ranch horses, drill team horses, and of course all types of English riding horses.

The journey of rehoming these retired racehorses not only impacts the equines themselves but also transforms the lives of those who take them in. MSRRR loves to get updates from adopters. It makes our hearts happy to see these ex-racers being loved and developed into something special. MSRRR has on average between 20 and 30 OTTBs in various stages of post track let-down at any one time.

Through these collective efforts, MSRRR continues to create an environment where retired racehorses can eventually thrive in their newfound roles. The history and legacy of these horses evolve as they find their place in a world characterized by love, care, and mutual respect. Rehoming not only saves lives but also enriches the community, reminding us all of the profound connection that exists between humans and horses. In essence, the heart of MSRRR beats in rhythm with the hoofbeats of these remarkable retired racehorses, celebrating resilience, compassion, and the promise of new beginnings.