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…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) will once again have a presence at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 23-26 at the Kentucky Horse Park!…

Would the Kentucky Three-Day Event be the ‘Best Weekend All Year’ without some Thoroughbred representation? We don’t think so. Get to know some of the Thoroughbreds that will be competing in the 5* and 4* level this weekend, from April…

The Vendor Fair will run throughout the competition from October 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Erin Gilmore Photography will return as the Official Show Photographer of the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. The 2026 competition takes place October 7-10 at…

RRP is hiring for positions of Communications Manager and Development Manager, Individual Giving.…

The RRP announced today the unveiling of its new strategic plan, designed to expand support services, strengthen the Thoroughbred Makeover, and deepen collaboration across the racing, equestrian and aftercare sectors.…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today the list of participating trainers accepted to compete at the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, taking place on October 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Virginia Tech jointly announced today the Thoroughbred Wellness Expo, which will take place on Saturday, February 28, at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, VA.…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today the return of its popular Aftercare Industry Month (AIM) for February 2026, presented by Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF).…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that thanks to funding by the ASPCA Right Horse Reimagining Racers Grant, the ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship returns for the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today the addition of five new members to its board of directors elected at the organization’s December board meeting.…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that applications to compete in the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, are now open through January 23, 2026.…

Start working on your 2026 application now!…

The Retired Racehorse Project has built a 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 produce events. Aftercare professionals network…

The Fair Hill leg of the Real Rider Cup enjoyed its new home on the schedule of events at the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory, concluding a gorgeous day of cross country where the…

Taking place October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park, the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, celebrated its tenth anniversary in its current location and overall format.…

Ten champions were crowned today at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…

Preliminary competition has wrapped at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…

The first day of preliminary competition at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, has concluded and scores are now posted.…