Union Train
Thoroughbred Gelding Age: 7 Height: 16.1 hands
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Offered by CANTER Michigan
Plymouth, MI
Best career/placement option for repurposing Union Train:
Recreation/Pleasure Riding
More about career/placement options:
Union Train "Choo-choo" is a head-turning bay gelding who is a promising prospect for a lower impact and exertion career. We think he could excel as a pleasure horse and could advance even further in the right program. Choo-choo is currently doing well training at walk, trot and canter. Choo-choo is a good boy who is well-behaved for all activities with no stable vices.
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Union Train is located at Willowbrooke Farm, 7461 Brookville Rd., Plymouth, MI 48178.
Total acreage dedicated specifically to the horses: 45
Our organization has use of the following at this facility:
Structures/Barns: 2 Run-in sheds: 5
Pastures: 4 Paddocks/Pens/Turnout Areas: 16
Uncovered Outdoor Rings: 2 Covered Outdoor Rings: 0
Indoor Rings: 2
Horses have assigned stalls in the structure(s) or exclusively assigned shelter locations where they are separated from other horses with a barrier.
Horses are stalled for 9-12 hours per day, on average.
The following describes the pastures at this facility:
A dedicated staff person(s) is responsible for pasture management
All pastures are fenced to prevent escape or injury
Electric fencing is used; electric wires or tape fence are visibly marked
Fencing checks, such as broken or missing planks, loose fence posts, exposed or loose nails, detached wires, etc., are done regularly
Pastures have natural protection for equines (i.e., trees)
Pastures have man-made protection for equines (i.e., shelters)
The following describes the turnout areas other than pastures at this facility:
A dedicated staff person(s) is responsible for the maintenance of turnout areas
All turnout areas are fenced to prevent escape or injury
Electric fencing is used; electric wires or tape fence are visibly marked
Turnout areas have man-made protection for equines (i.e., shelters)
Fencing checks, such as broken or missing planks, loose fence posts, exposed or loose nails, detached wires, etc., are done regularly
How many hours per day, on average, are horses turned out:
Equines are out 9 to 15 hours per day
The following items are consistent with our feed management plan and practices:
Equines are provided with individualized feeding plans, including supplements, according to the equine's age, breed/type, condition, size, work level and any health issues, consisting of nutritious food provided in sufficient quantity and access to adequate natural forage, or be fed daily, or as recommended by the organization's veterinarian
Feed plans are determined in consultation with a veterinarian
Supplement plans are determined in consultation with a veterinarian
Equines are fed grain in individual stalls
Equines are fed grain in groups
Staff and/or volunteers are trained in proper feed measurements and protocols and observed periodically to ensure they are feeding correctly
The feed chart is centrally located and updated as needed
The area(s) where hay, feed, grain, and supplements are stored are kept clean, free of debris and chemicals, and protected from weather and other animals in rodent-proof and mold-proof containers and grain bins
Feed, supplements and hay types are clearly labeled
Water sources, i.e., buckets, troughs, automatic waterers, etc. are kept clean, free of contaminants, debris and chemicals, protected from weather and other animals, and be positioned or affixed to minimize spillage.
Medications are kept in a secure area
Clean, potable water is available at all times for all equines
Hoof Care: How often is hoof care provided for each horse? Every 4-8 weeks and when an issue arises
Dental Care: How often is dental care provided for each horse? Annually and when an issue arises
Horse checks: How often are horses visually and physically checked by personnel at the facility? Every day or 6 days a week
Our organization has the following parasite and fly/insect control protocols in place, including remedies used to control flies and insects:
Fly/Insect Control Remedies:
Fly Masks
Fans
Last Updated: 2025-09-21
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Rehoming:
Our organization has the following re-homing (adoption/purchase) policies and procedures in place:
All potential adopters/purchasers complete a written contract which constitutes the agreement between our organization and the new owner
Our organization will only re-home an equine to a location where another equine resides
The agreement reflects that any individual or organization in possession of the equine as of the date of the agreement and any time thereafter is bound to not sell the equine at auction for slaughter or allow the equine to be sold, transferred, released, or otherwise placed into possession of any person or organization that will cause or allow the equine to be sold at auction for slaughter.
The agreement states that should the adopter decide to re-home the equine, the adopter must grant the organization first right of refusal prior to the equine being placed into the possession of any individual or organization intending to take possession of the equine for any reason.
The agreement states that should the adopter decide to re-home the equine, our organization must be notified of the name, address, and telephone number of any individual or organization intending to take possession of the equine for any reason prior to the equine being placed into the possession of such individual or organization.
The agreement states that the terms of our organization's agreement will be binding on any future individual or organization taking and/or in possession of the equine for any reason.
The agreement states that if there is any breach of contract the equine must be returned to our organization
The agreement states that our organization reserves the right to make unannounced visits
The agreement states that our organization reserves the right to make scheduled visits
The agreement states that adopters/purchasers can return an equine to our organization free of charge
The agreement states that adopters/purchasers can return an equine to our organization for a fee
The agreement states that adopters/purchasers are required to provide updates (photos, vet records) for two years
Our organization microchips all equines that are not already microchipped before the adoption and/or transfer of the equine if the organization has the authority to microchip the equine.
The agreement includes the microchip number of the equine.
Our organization requires references from the following:
Veterinarian
Farrier
Personal/Other
Transfer of ownership occurs:
Immediately (at the time of adoption/purchase) or less than one year
The average equine re-homing (adoption/purchase) fee received by your organization:
$1,001 to $1,500
Additional information about our rehoming policies and practices:
Every potential Adopter must complete a CANTER Michigan Adoption Approval Form that includes information on riding skills, horse care experience, use of trainer, details on the location where the horse will be boarded, vet, farrier references and stabling, trainer, and personal references if applicable. Approved adopters may visit the training facility for CANTER thoroughbreds that are available for adoption, meet with the trainer who assesses the adopter's horse knowledge and riding skills, and if comfortable, will monitor the adopter riding the horse to ensure a good match between horse and adopter. The adopter pays an adoption fee and signs a CANTER Michigan Conditional Lifetime Adoption Agreement to adopt the horse which prohibits the horse from racing or being sold at auction and gives CANTER Michigan first right of refusal if the adopter needs to re-home the horse in the future.
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Last Updated: 2025-09-21
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CANTER Michigan
7461 Brookville Rd.
Plymouth MI 48178
810-599-3353
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Public Charity
Our Mission/How we are involved with horses:
CANTER Michigan's program helps Thoroughbred ex-racehorses to heal from injuries, receive retraining so they can excel in new careers and marketing to find the perfect CANTER-approved home. CANTER Michigan accepts non-competitive and injured thoroughbreds off racetracks in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Most are young at 3 - 5 years old. CANTER Michigan transports them off racetracks into Michigan State University for surgery to repair racetrack injuries, or to CANTER-approved rehab or training facilities for veterinary evaluation, treatment and farrier care. Rehabilitation time helps them adjust to farm life and living in a herd. Retraining begins for new careers and marketing results in adoptions by CANTER-approved adopters in non-race homes.
CANTER provides lifesaving surgery to remove bone chips or repair leg fractures at Michigan State University, while providing an advanced education to MSU Vet students who assist with all aspects of arthroscopic surgery.
CANTER horses heal with several months rehab. A vet assessment determines when they can end rehab and begin retraining for new careers.
Primary Focus involving horses
(Horse Welfare, Public Service, Sport & Recreation):
Horse Welfare
Our organization operates programs involved with horse rescue, foster care, rehabilitation, adoption and/or retirement. Our organization's primary activity is equine rescue & adoption.
Our organization is directly responsible for the care and shelter of equines involved in our programs.
Our organization provides outreach and/or public education programs involving horses.
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EIN: 90-0626283
Founded: 1999
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