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Increasing demand for thoroughbreds beyond racing

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Thank you for supporting the RRP

In 15 years of operation, the Retired Racehorse Project has made a measurable impact on the Thoroughbred, bridging the gap between the racing and equestrian industries to champion the breed as an equine athlete. Through its core tenets of education, inspiration and service, the RRP increases demand for Thoroughbreds beyond racing.

You need only look at the over 5,000 horses that have been directly impacted by our programming, the increase in value for Thoroughbreds upon retirement from racing – $1,570 in 2016 to $3,067 in 2024 – or the hundreds of pieces of content we’ve produced for our free educational offerings to see the measure of our impact. The work of the RRP within the aftercare space has started a movement back to the Thoroughbred as a sport horse — and when more equestrians choose the Thoroughbred, every horse becomes a winner.

THE RRP HAS BUILT TRUE COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO INCREASING DEMAND FOR THOROUGHBREDS BEYOND RACING

Former connections cheer their horses home at the Thoroughbred Makeover. Volunteers dedicate their time and energy to helping to produce events. Aftercare professionals network at RRP programs. Horses find quality homes beyond racing through RRP programming and services. And more equestrians than ever are discovering the Thoroughbred breed as the ultimate partner.

But there’s more work to be done: the RRP has its sights set on expanding its services and programming in areas of need, positioned to unveil a new strategic plan in early 2026. Will you join our community on behalf of the Thoroughbred?

Your support helps us continue to educate, empower, and inspire equestrians to get involved with Thoroughbreds beyond racing.
Your donation is DOUBLED up to $38,700 for our 2024 Year-End Giving Campaign! Help us continue our vital work to increase demand for Thoroughbreds beyond racing. Can you give $15 in honor of our 15-year anniversary and ensure the future of the breed?
Your support helps us continue our work in 2026. Give to our Year-End Campaign and help us increase demand for Thoroughbreds beyond racing.

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Chya Johnstone Has participated in every Thoroughbred Makeover since 2015, partnering with 23 horses over the past decade.

She’s as versatile as an equestrian as the breed to which she’s devoted her personal and professional life: a former licensed jockey and exercise rider, she has training experience in multiple events and qualified two horses for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Finale, pictured here.

Images curtesy of Captivation Media and Bottom: SDH Photography for EG Photos
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Gary and Audra Mandella traveled to Kentucky to experience the Thoroughbred Makeover as owners with Salesman, formerly trained by Gary’s father Richard Mandella. The number of racing connections both retaining ownership of Makeover horses and attending the Makeover in person is on the rise.
Left Zenya Lepper for Erin Gilmore Photography; Right by Atalya Boytner for Erin Gilmore Photography
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