Education

December 15, 2022

It’s Thoroughbred Makeover Application Season!

Start your journey to the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover now.…
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December 13, 2022

Claiborne Farm to Sponsor Former Broodmare Pilot Division at 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Claiborne Farm has committed as the title sponsor of the Former Broodmare division in its pilot year at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
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November 21, 2022

How Will You Make an Impact For the Breed?

Help the RRP continue its meaningful work in Thoroughbred aftercare by contributing now to the year-end campaign!…
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November 20, 2022

Picking Prospects: Winter 2023

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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November 16, 2022

Retired Racehorse Project Announces 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Dates, Fee Changes

The Retired Racehorse Project announced today that the Thoroughbred Makeover will return to the Kentucky Horse Park for its eighth year October 11th-14th, 2023.…
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November 11, 2022

2023 Thoroughbred Makeover to Include Pilot Broodmare Division

Recently-retired broodmares will compete alongside traditional Makeover entrants in all ten offered disciplines.…
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October 21, 2022

2022 Thoroughbred Makeover & National Symposium Showcases Thoroughbreds in Second Careers

The event championed the trainability and athleticism of the recently-retired Thoroughbred.…
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October 15, 2022

She’s A Bold One Crowned Thoroughbred Makeover Champion

Congratulations to junior trainer Jenna Denver!…
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October 14, 2022

Education & Competition Continue at Thoroughbred Makeover & T.I.P. Championships

The third day of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium saw plenty of action!…
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October 13, 2022

Preliminary Competition Concludes at the #TBMakeover

Full results and scores are now available.…
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October 12, 2022

Day One In the Books at the 2022 #TBMakeover

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Thoroughbred Charities of America!…
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September 21, 2022

Fourth Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to Take Place at Thoroughbred Makeover

The Summit takes place on October 11.…
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September 19, 2022

Real Rider Cup Comes Home to Fair Hill, Triples Previous Fundraising Record

Following a record-setting turnout in Lexington in July, the Real Rider Cup returned to its home in Fair Hill to complete the 2022 series of events, welcoming 32 horse and rider combinations along with hundreds of spectators to Fair Hill…
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September 15, 2022

From Stakes Races to Second Careers

Even racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…
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September 15, 2022

Picking Prospects: Fall 2022

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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September 8, 2022

Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium

The RRP and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announce today that TCA has returned as the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…
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August 29, 2022

Real Rider Cup Returns to Fair Hill Thoroughbred Show in MD With Strong Lineup of Horses & Riders

The Real Rider Cup, a charity show jumping event created by Anita Motion to benefit Thoroughbred aftercare, is once again bringing the racing and equestrian worlds together in Fair Hill, MD.…
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August 25, 2022

Meet the Horses of the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover

Each Thoroughbred Makeover class offers valuable insights into aftercare: learn more about this year’s entries!…
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July 28, 2022

“Good Vibes Only” Contest Winners

How did your horses enjoy the Equine Relax Trax? Take a look for yourself!…
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July 19, 2022

Retired Racehorse Project Partners With Ride iQ App

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announces today that is has partnered with Ride iQ, the innovative app that gives its members access to hundreds of on-demand audio lessons taught by world-class equestrians.…
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July 18, 2022

Local Leanings

Regional differences in Thoroughbred breeding are evident in the types of horses that hail from certain states and provinces.…
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July 15, 2022

Enter Our “Good Vibes Only” Contest with Equine Relax Trax!

One grand prize winner will earn $100 in RRP Store credit!…
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July 1, 2022

Picking Prospects: Summer 2022

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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June 30, 2022

Thoroughbred Makeover Marketplace Expands in Partnership With ASPCA’s Right Horse Initiative

Thanks to the continued generous support of the ASPCA, the RRP announces that the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, will include for the first time the ASPCA Right Horse Adoption Barn, in addition…
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