Ten champions were crowned today at the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. The banner event of the Retired Racehorse Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to increasing demand for Thoroughbreds beyond racing, the Thoroughbred…

Preliminary competition concludes at the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover. Meet the winners and see who’s advancing to Saturday’s Championships.…

Preliminary competition is underway at the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. More than 250 horses are competing across ten disciplines, with Ranch Work preliminary winner Our Girl Flint taking the first honors of the week.…

On Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at precisely 9:22 am, a bay colt took his first breaths on Legacy Farm in Northern Virginia. One of 12 foals born at the farm that year, and one of 17,233 Thoroughbreds registered with The…

Named for past chief steward Bill Kraatz, who passed away in 2022, the Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award recognizes a Thoroughbred Makeover graduate horse that has gone on to serve as an ambassador for the athleticism and trainability of the retired…

New for 2026, the Retired Racehorse Project will host a charity polo match during the Thoroughbred Makeover at the Kentucky Horse Park. The Friday evening event will feature polo, a performance by the Cadillac Cowgirls, tailgating, food trucks, and more,…

The Retired Racehorse Project has announced the addition of Graduate Classes to the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover, giving Makeover alumni an opportunity to return to the Kentucky Horse Park and compete once again as part of the Thoroughbred Makeover experience.…

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

The Retired Racehorse Project today announced that its executive director, Kirsten Green, has been sworn in to serve on the Maryland Racing Commission, following an appointment by Governor Wes Moore and confirmation by the Executive Nominations Committee of the State…