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October 9, 2020

Center Stage

By Stephanie L. ChurchOff-Track Thoroughbred MagazineFall 2020 In just 10 years RRP has grown from an idea to a movement, touching thousands of retired racehorses along the way.…
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September 29, 2020

Second Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to be Offered Virtually

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP), Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), and the Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announce today that the second annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit will take place virtually on October 5-6, 2020.…
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September 10, 2020

TCA Continues Role as Title Sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover Through 2021

Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) has extended its support of the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) as the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium through 2021.…
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September 3, 2020

FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strip Co-Inventors Launch New Patented Online Auction System for the Kentucky Derby: Fanticipate

New online marketplace announces that its first auction of many will be for the Kentucky Derby, allowing fans to own a piece of the action before the event.…
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September 2, 2020

2020 Real Rider Cup Goes Virtual to Raise Funds for Aftercare

The Real Rider Cup has transitioned to a virtual event, which promises to be bigger and better than ever.…
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August 27, 2020

Announcing Our First-Ever OTTB Meme Contest

Create an original OTTB meme and win!…
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August 19, 2020

Show Us Your #OTTBsWithFlair To Win!

We’re excited to now offer custom OTTB FLAIR® Strips in the RRP Store, and to celebrate, we’re kicking off a contest with FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips: show us your OTTB on the move!…
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August 17, 2020

Webinar: Innovations in Equine Asthma

Join Boehringer-Ingelheim’s Dr. Sarah Reuss on Tuesday, August 18 at 7 PM EST for a free webinar about equine asthma!…
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August 3, 2020

ASPCA Makeover Marketplace Transitions to Virtual Event

While the in-person horse shopping and adoption experience at the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium may no longer be possible this year with the postponement of the event to 2021, the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP), thanks to a generous grant…
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July 7, 2020

2020 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium Postponed to 2021

After extensive information gathering, research and consideration, the board of the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) has made the difficult but unanimous decision to postpone the 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), until 2021.…
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May 26, 2020

Keeneland to Sponsor Thoroughbred Makeover Welfare Initiatives

The Retired Racehorse Project announced today that Keeneland will be the sponsor for their most prominent equine safety and welfare initiatives at this year’s Thoroughbred Makeover, the Arrival Exam and, new for this year, the Finale Jog. …
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May 4, 2020

#GivingTuesdayNow for the Retired Racehorse Project

Celebrate #GivingTuesdayNow with the Retired Racehorse Project!…
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May 1, 2020

Celebrate Virtual Kentucky Derby Weekend With the RRP!

While we won’t be enjoying the Run for the Roses until September, it’s still a great weekend to be a Thoroughbred lover with the Retired Racehorse Project!…
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April 22, 2020

Celebrate LRK3DE Weekend with the Retired Racehorse Project!

The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event may have been canceled this year as we all stay healthy at home — but we’re still celebrating the “Best Weekend All Year” and everything the Thoroughbred has accomplished in the sport of eventing!…
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April 17, 2020

Webinar on the Amazing Athletic Ability of the Horse

Press release from Flair, LLC…
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April 9, 2020

Second Annual Give Back to Go Scholarship Awarded to Four Thoroughbred Makeover Trainers

April 9, 2020 With the message “pay it forward” at its heart, the Give Back to Go Scholarship, with help from additional donors, once again awarded refunds of the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover application fee in whole or in…
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March 23, 2020

Show Us Your RRP Spirit & Win a Custom Ariat Backpack!

March 23, 2020 The Retired Racehorse Project is pleased to announce a new partnership with Ariat to bring our fans a brand-new line of OTTB/RRP logowear this spring!…
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March 20, 2020

Retired Racehorse Project Statement on COVID-19

March 20, 2020 The Retired Racehorse Project team is monitoring the COVID-19-related mandates, recommendations and event cancelations and their impact on the equestrian world, including how the cancelation of horse shows and other equestrian events are affecting those preparing horses…
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March 18, 2020

RRP Horse Listings Free For All Web Users During COVID-19 Crisis

March 18, 2020 The Retired Racehorse Project has temporarily made its online Horse Listings free for all to use during the COVID-19 crisis, with recent track closures and cancellation of race meets across North America.…
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March 6, 2020

Equine Non-Profits Granted More Than $100,000 by USA Equestrian Trust

USA Equestrian Trust® announced on March 3 it has awarded more than $100,000 in grants to help fund equine-focused projects by more than a dozen non-profits.…
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February 25, 2020

Fill Out Your #SireMadness Bracket!

Can you predict the winners of all of our Thoroughbred sporthorse stallion match-ups? Test your skill with our bracket contest!…
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February 24, 2020

LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field to Host RRP Master Class on February 28

Headlined by five-star eventers Buck Davidson and Phillip Dutton, the RRP Master Class at the LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field will take place on Friday, February 28.…
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February 20, 2020

Thoroughbred Sport Tracker Giveaway Winners Announced

We had a great response to our Thoroughbred Sport Tracker water bottle giveaway contest! Click here to see who won.…
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February 14, 2020

616 Entries Accepted to the 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2020 Contact: Jen Roytz 859-494-4712 | jroytz@retiredracehorseproject.org 616 Entries Accepted to 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover The journey officially begins today for 616 accepted entries, representing 604 unique trainers and teams, on the road to the Retired…
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