How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…

Regional differences in Thoroughbred breeding are evident in the types of horses that hail from certain states and provinces.…

One grand prize winner will earn $100 in RRP Store credit!…

Rain Stops and Stars Come Out for Real Rider Cup Lexington, Raising over $90,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercare Real Rider Cup welcomed 30 horse and rider combinations along with hundreds of spectators to New Vocations at Mereworth Farm Saturday, July 9th…

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

How to reduce your horse’s risk of picking up pathogens at clinics, trail rides and horse shows.…

Understand this unique type of race, its benefits and its specifications.…

Giving a Thoroughbred his ‘forever home’ is a romantic notion, but is it always realistic?…

Thanks to the continued generous support of the ASPCA, the RRP announces that the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, will include for the first time the ASPCA Right Horse Adoption Barn, in addition…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that it has unveiled a new website at TheRRP.org, combining its previous two sites for the organization and the Thoroughbred Makeover back under one umbrella.…

The Real Rider Cup, a charity show jumping event created by Anita Motion to benefit Thoroughbred aftercare, is bringing the racing and equestrian worlds together in Lexington, Kentucky just ahead of Fasig-Tipton’s July Sale.…

The charity show jumping event is back for 2022, to benefit the Fair Hill Thoroughbred Show, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, and the Retired Racehorse Project.…

One of the coolest things about OTTBs are the readily-available records of their breeding and racing careers. Here’s how to research your horse!…

Several incentive programs and Thoroughbred-only competitions provide plenty of options for your OTTB in his or her second career!…

Transitioning a Thoroughbred to a new career is rewarding, but also a massive challenge. Don’t be afraid to work with a professional!…

You know you want to put a Thoroughbred ex-racehorse in your barn… but how?…

You’ve decided it’s time to retire your horse — where do you start?…

The majority of second-career owners would love to stay in touch with you about your former horse!…

While the nature of buying and selling Thoroughbreds from the track into second careers often means they’re bought sight-unseen, there are plenty of ways buyers and sellers can protect themselves and their horses.…

The aftercare industry consists of different types of organizations and the open market working together for the benefit of the horse.…

Demand for retiring Thoroughbreds is growing — but there is one key factor affecting how easily you can place your ex-racer.…

While there are numerous “alphabet soup” organizations working in Thoroughbred aftercare, it’s the unique work of the RRP that sets it apart from the field.…

In Reading a Feed Tag (Part 1) we discussed basic items required on feed tags and their implications to feed quality and consistency. In Part 2 we are going to discuss guaranteed analysis and ingredient evaluation in more detail.…

Managing horses in cold weather is not difficult but there are some special concerns that need to be addressed in order to keep your horse safe, comfortable and healthy.…