New Vocations racehorse adoption program placed more than 330 retired racehorses into new homes and careers during 2009. The program, which has facilities in Lexington, Ohio, Michigan, and Tennessee, has adopted more than 3,000 retirees into carefully screened and monitored homes in its 18 years.

"This is a very difficult time for unwanted horses," said program director Anna Ford in a release. "In order to find homes for our retirees, we must invest in their retraining. Anyone who has been around racehorses knows that they are truly athletes who love having a job. Once they retire from racing it is crucial that they receive proper handling and training so they may find a good home and excel in a new career."

Horses entering the program are professionally evaluated for temperament, soundness, and suitability while being transitioned toward a new career. Detailed descriptions, quality photographs, and videos are available to potential adopters on the Web site.

New Vocations receives horses from racetracks all over the country, with the top five states being Ohio, West Virginia, New York, Kentucky, and Florida