With 203 starts behind the starting gate, Hare Craft is a well-known pacer that made his way from the east coast, over to the Midwest, up into Canada. With a bankroll of over $530,000, Hare Craft knew his way to the winner's circle, as he made 42 trips to the charmed enclosure. At the age of three, Hare Craft established his lifetime mark at the then-Mohawk Racetrack when he paced a victorious mile in 1:49.3.

Mark Jakubik, a previous owner of Hare Craft, claimed him in 2015 while he was racing at Pocono Downs for $25,000. Jakubik had many memories while he had Hare Craft.

“Hare Craft was consistent in the Open Pace at Northfield Park in 2016. One race that I remember specifically is when he won by seven open lengths in the Open Pace, pacing the mile in 1:50.3,” Jakubik stated.

In 2016, Hare Craft was invited and competed in the Myron Charna Presidents Race, a race full of the best Ohio-sired pacers. He was a game second to Dancin Yankee.

In March of 2017, Hare Craft broke his coffin bone.

“I provided him with as much time as he needed for his recovery to heal,” explained Jakubik. “He returned back to the races in October, but just wasn't at the same level of racing or interest to race, so I decided to retire him in June of 2018.”

Jakubik discussed the many characteristics that the gelding has.

“He is a very smart horse with a big heart. He always did his best and gave us his best efforts on the racetrack,” Jakubik said. “‘The Little Devil,’ that is what I nicknamed him, loved carrots and apples. He would nudge you while walking past him for a treat. Hare Craft deserves a great family and home.”

“Hare Craft is a pretty well known racehorse and a favourite to many. This pacer had a career and was bred by a family friend of ours, Schare Adams of Georgetown, KY, so it is great to help transition a horse to a new career,” said New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Standardbred Program Director Winnie Nemeth. “He has been the ultimate professional, learning quickly to what it means to have a saddle and rider on his back. With more time and training, we think he will be able to canter as well! Hare Craft will certainly excel as a riding horse just as he has done as a racehorse.”

Hare Craft is now up for adoption. For more information, visit the New Vocations website. Be sure to visit newvocations.org and check out all of the amazing athletes that are up for adoption. Remember, make your next horse an ex-racehorse!

(Post Time with Mike and Mike)