The perpetual dilemma. Once a horse is sold it risks going on the downward spiral and out of your hands to who knows what. You could think of a lease arrangement where, when the horse has no useful life, he is retired at your expense or euthanised. Retirement is still a costly option, depending on your situation and you still have to go visit to see all is well and care adequate. The responsible thing, at a certain stage is to euthanise and you will have fulfilled your responsibiity.
You might try contacting some colleges that have riding programs. I know Stanford has a donation program, and Iām pretty sure UC Davis does as well.
I donated 2 to Stoneleigh,although years ago. Both were sold without my knowledge. One ended up back in my home town in Westchester, NY and they kept him for lifeā¦ The other went to a dealer. I saw that horse at a show and he didnāt look good 
I was so sad and felt horrible. Fast forward a year and the latter horse was sold to a lovely Jr rider who ended up winning the Maclay warm-up at MSG with him! She kept him for life as wellā¦
I was so grateful both horses ended up with their forever homes. I wished I had been notified by the school at the time that the horses were not working in their program. I feel that should have happened, but I am so happy that in the end the horses were well cared for and retired happy.
UNH, its right down the road from me and they need some new horses. He sounds like he would be perfect for them to take.
