- Gelding
- 5 May 25, 2018
- 16 hands
- Chestnut
- Adoption Fee: $3,500
From Starting Gate to Starting Over.
Second Careers for Retired Racehorses in Sport, Show, Hunt, & Pleasure
Serving the Southeastern US
Adopt a Horse
We have many retired thoroughbreds at all different ages and skill levels. We work hard to find the appropriate match for the adopter.
Get Involved
Donate supplies, sponsor a retired racehorse, volunteer, foster, or spread the word! We rely on the support of generous horse enthusiasts like you.
Our Philosophy
Our organization’s goal is to prevent animal slaughtering and offer a more humane alternative at the end of each racehorse’s career.
Make a Difference in a Retired Racehorse's Life
Adopt a Horse
A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Adoption Program
Certified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) and the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), this volunteer-run organization is dedicated to providing retired racehorses second careers in the southeastern US as sport, show, hunt and pleasure horses.
Each horse that comes into our program is evaluated and receives let-down time, rehabilitation if necessary, and retraining — both by our own trainers and through a collaboration with the Averett University Equestrian Studies program. Averett offers a class for juniors and seniors in retraining off-the-track Thoroughbreds, using Blue Bloods horses at our facility.
Blue Bloods Thoroughbred Adoption and Placement is located at the antebellum Melrose Farm in Blanch, NC — near Yanceyville, NC, and just south of Danville, Virginia. The facility has a large arena with all-season footing and jumps, as well as a 1000-acre ride-out.
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Success Stories
Kind Words About Our Thoroughbred Horses
Thank you so much for such a wonderful horse... and to your team for being such a pleasure to work with! We all had such a pleasant experience at your beautiful facility and seeing how wonderful and happy all of your horses are. It is so nice to know that there are such caring people in the horse world. Thank you again for helping me find my perfect horse, I am so excited to see all that he has to offer!
Lauren & "Copper" 
Ruby is perfect! …she is a fun ride and really loves the trails by the river... she is very smart and attentive... very calm and does not spook... Thanks for rescuing her! She is living the good life and enjoying a much deserved retirement...
MaryBeth & "Ruby" 
I couldn’t have asked for a better partner! Even through some of our more exciting moments, Pete remains level headed. I hope to continue our progress in jumping and eventually event him!
Amanda & "Pete" 
Inca is a favorite at the farm! Everyone just loves her sweet personality and she is getting spoiled rotten with all the petting and treats (but is staying just as sweet and gentle as ever). My 11-year-old rode her in a lesson for the first time yesterday... and Inca was as good as gold!
Claire & "Inca" 
Belvano was put into the Averett University riding class where the students and teacher fell in love with his honesty, quiet demeanor, and his trying and willing personality. BBTAP donated him to Averett for the spring semester and he has truly thrived. Belvano can now be found used in both IDA and IHSA shows, riding dressage, jumping, and cross country, being loved on by the 40 students in the program, and will be spending the summer at a children's camp. Averett loves our new school horse!
"Belvano" 
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Want to Help a Retired Racehorse?
Donate
Tack, horsewear, fly masks and spray, lead ropes, and other every day supplies. Monetary donations always welcome.
Volunteer
Have extra time or a helpful service? We always need help with events, grooming, care, and maintenance.
Foster
Spend quality time with one of our horses without the commitment of adoption.
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