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February 1, 2022
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with #HeartOfAThoroughbred Contest!
There’s no doubt that Thoroughbreds have heart — that’s what draws so many of us to the breed!…
January 31, 2022
2022 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Now Open for Application
The Vendor Fair is located in the TCA Covered Arena on the concourse, which is the hub of activity at the Thoroughbred Makeover all week long including with competition, demonstrations and seminars. Outdoor spaces are also available.…
January 25, 2022
Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members and Officers
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is pleased to announce the election of a new board chair, Sue Smith, and vice chair, Richard Lamb, along with the addition of three new board members: Malinda Lawrence, JudithAnn Hartman, and Clare and Tom…
January 11, 2022
T.I.P. Announces Expanded Championships at Thoroughbred Makeover
After a successful Barrel Racing Championships in 2021, T.I.P. and the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) are partnering to offer an expanded Western Championships and a Central Region Dressage Championships during the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover.…
January 3, 2022
2022 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Open For Submission
Applications for the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, are now open for submission through close of business day on January 21.…
December 3, 2021
After the Finish Line’s Charity Auction of Breeders’ Cup Hats to Benefit RRP & Others
After the Finish Line’s 6th Annual Charity Auction of Breeders’ Cup Hats starts this Sunday, December 5th. The auction, which runs for one week, is one of After the Finish Line’s fundraisers that benefits its grant making activity.…
December 1, 2021
Your OTTB Colic Prevention Plan
Tips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…
December 1, 2021
Growing Up in the Bluegrass
Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
December 1, 2021
Flatwork for All
Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…
December 1, 2021
From Admirer to Owner
How to keep tabs on your favorite racehorses, and best practices for buying a horse at the end of its racing career…
December 1, 2021
2022 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now Available
An updated rulebook is now available to be read online for the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. Print copies will be available for purchase at a later date.…
December 1, 2021
Picking Prospects: Winter 2022
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
December 1, 2021
Grooming on the Track
Racehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…
November 24, 2021
Jen Roytz to Step Back From RRP Leadership
After serving for four years as Retired Racehorse Project’s executive director and five years prior to that as a board member, Jen Roytz announced this week that she will be stepping down from her leadership role at the end of…
November 23, 2021
Can You Rise to the RRP’s Challenge?
Dr. Carolyn Karlson will match donations this season up to $25,000.…
November 20, 2021
Subscribe Now for the Winter Issue of OTTB Magazine!
Don’t miss your chance to get the big Makeover wrap-up issue in your mailbox this season!…
November 3, 2021
Stable Social Ep. 5 “Retraining Goals” Presented by the RRP
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October 26, 2021
The 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium is One For the History Books
The Retired Racehorse Project produced the first-ever “Mega-Makeover” on October 12-17, 2021, welcoming two competition years’ worth of horses to the 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
October 25, 2021
Forthegreatergood is 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion
Forthegreatergood, trained by Laura Sloan, is your 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion, sponsored by Churchill Downs!…
October 25, 2021
Thunderous Affair Is 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion
Thunderous Affair, trained by Lindsey Partridge, was selected by the panel of judges of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, as the 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion, sponsored by Churchill Downs.…
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