Disney takes the retirement of its working horses very seriously, ensuring they live out their post-career years in comfort and dignity. The horses that work at Tri-Circle-D Ranch (located at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort) are typically "retired" from their duties on Main Street U.S.A. or parade duty when they reach an age where the work becomes physically taxing or they no longer enjoy the high-stimulation environment. Many of these retired horses are adopted out to loving, permanent homes—often by the very cast members and trainers who worked with them for years. Disney has a rigorous screening process for adopters to ensure the horse will be well cared for. In some special cases, historically significant horses have been moved to the Golden Oak Ranch, a private Disney-owned property in California, to live out their days in peaceful pastures. This commitment to animal welfare is a point of pride for the ranch's staff, who maintain close ties with the retired animals. When a horse "retires" from Main Street, they aren't just leaving a job; they are transitioning to a well-earned "forever home" after years of bringing magic to millions of guests.