Makeover Incentive Offers
The Retired Racehorse Project does not guarantee any of the incentives listed below, nor is party to any transaction. Individual organizations are responsible for managing incentive payments and prizes. The Retired Racehorse Project lists known incentive offers here as a courtesy. Makeover trainers are responsible for contacting the sponsors of incentives to claim refunds or stipends.
Incentives should not be confused with special awards, which are added prize monies awarded at the Thoroughbred Makeover based on preliminary placings. Learn more about special awards here.
- After the Finish Line, sponsored by the Georgia B. Ridder Foundation, will reimburse the trainer entry, stall, and schooling fees up to $575 for all trainers competing with California-breds.
For more information, visit https://afterthefinishline.org/.
- Any horse bred, raised or sold by Brownstead Farm is eligible for a $300 stipend that can be used for any expenses related to the Thoroughbred Makeover. Stipend will be paid upon horse's final entry for the Thoroughbred Makeover.
For more information, visit their website or contact Jen Roytz.
- $300 off adoption fee with proof of 2024 Makeover trainer acceptance
For more information, contact Melissa Porter.
- MAHR will pay Final Entry and stabling fees for any MAHR graduate attending the Makeover.
For more information, contact Bev.
- $350 application fee reimbursed for trainers who complete competition at the Thoroughbred Makeover with a horse adopted from New Vocations
For more information, contact Maranda Crittenden.
- Any horse adopted from Secretariat Center can be boarded free of charge at Secretariat Center at the Kentucky Horse Park during the Thoroughbred Makeover and will receive a competition gift bag.
For more information, contact Caroline Tatum.
- Whysper Wind Farm LLC will reimburse up to $500 for Final Entry, stabling and other Makeover fees to homebred horses.
For more information, contact Justine Howell.
If you offer any incentives for Makeover trainers or horses competing in the Thoroughbred Makeover and would like to be listed, contact Megan Garlich at mgarlich@therrp.org.