Off-the-track horses · Second careers

The Artspire Project

It started with one horse.

We help off-the-track horses find the right next home, with honest profiles that show who each horse is, what they’re suited to and what they need. Artspire was the first.

Artspire in a turquoise halter in the indoor arena, looking toward the camera

01 — Where it started

One horse, told honestly.

Artspire raced six seasons as a Standardbred pacer and made 184 starts before a suspensory injury ended his career. After months of careful rehab, it was clear he would only ever do light work, but he still had plenty to give: he’s gentle, curious and happiest with his people.

Finding him the right home meant telling his whole story, not just the easy parts: his history, his soundness, what he’s suited to and what he isn’t, his daily care and his health records. So we built him a profile that does exactly that.

The Artspire Project gives other horses the same chance.

Read Artspire’s profile
Lori standing with Artspire in the indoor arena, holding his lead rope
Artspire with Lori

Horses looking for homes

02 — The horses

Artspire in a blue rope halter in the indoor arena, looking to the side

Available · White Bear Lake, MN

Artspire

10-year-old Standardbred gelding, 16 hands. A retired pacer who raced 184 starts. Gentle and people-oriented, he's looking for a therapy or companion program suited to light work.

Meet Artspire

More horses coming soon. Know one who needs a home? Tell us about them.

03 — How it works

Honest profiles, the right homes.

Looking for a horse

For adopters and programs

Every profile shows what a horse is suited to and what they aren’t, with photos, video, care routines and health records. Reach out about any horse and we’ll put you in touch with their owner.

See the horses

Have a horse who needs a home?

For owners

We help owners get the word out. We’ll work with you to build your horse an honest profile, with the details placement programs ask for, and help share it.

Tell us about your horse

04 — About

An initiative of Doodle Pine Works.

The Artspire Project is run by Doodle Pine Works and is working toward becoming a nonprofit. We help owners and adopters find each other, one honest profile at a time.

Close-up of Artspire's eye under his forelock

05 — Get in touch

Let’s find them homes.

Looking for a horse, or need help placing one? Write to us.

Lori@doodlepine.com→