Education
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
September 1, 2020
Taking the Worry Out of It
How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…
September 1, 2020
Teaching Your OTTB to Longe
What to do if your new off-track Thoroughbred doesn’t know longeing basics…
September 1, 2020
Picking Prospects: Fall 2020
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
September 1, 2020
Perfect Pairs
Memorable matches made at the ASPCA Makeover Marketplace…
September 1, 2020
Understanding Thoroughbred Sales
What happens when a future racehorse is offered at public auction…
August 27, 2020
Announcing Our First-Ever OTTB Meme Contest
Create an original OTTB meme and win!…
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!…
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!…
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…
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.…
June 1, 2020
What’s Your Makeover Horse Worth?
Assessing an OTTB’s value as it transitions to a new career is far from an exact science…
June 1, 2020
OTTBs and Skin Crud
The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…
June 1, 2020
Picking Prospects: Summer 2020
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
June 1, 2020
Paddock Schooling
The paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…
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. …
May 4, 2020
#GivingTuesdayNow for the Retired Racehorse Project
Celebrate #GivingTuesdayNow with the Retired Racehorse Project!…
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!…
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!…
April 17, 2020
Webinar on the Amazing Athletic Ability of the Horse
Press release from Flair, LLC…
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