Education

March 15, 2022

Last Chance for Spring Cleaning Sale!

It’s our LAST CHANCE on spring cleaning! Take 50% off of outerwear in the RRP Store, plus an ADDITIONAL 10% off all sale items! (10% additional savings reflected in cart.)…
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February 25, 2022

RRP Master Class at Grand-Prix Eventing Festival at Bruce’s Field Features Buck Davidson

The Retired Racehorse Project’s Master Class retraining clinic returns to the Grand-Prix Eventing Festival at Bruce’s Field on March 4, 2022!…
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February 15, 2022

482 Trainers Accepted to Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announces today the acceptance of 482 trainers, including both individuals and team members, to the 2022 class of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA).…
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February 15, 2022

482 Trainers Accepted to 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover

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February 11, 2022

Kirsten Green Named Executive Director of the Retired Racehorse Project

Kirsten Green has been named as the new executive director of the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) at the conclusion of a national search by a hiring committee comprised of board members.…
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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!…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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January 3, 2022

Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Open

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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.…
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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.…
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December 1, 2021

Your OTTB Colic Prevention Plan

Tips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…
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December 1, 2021

Growing Up in the Bluegrass

Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
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December 1, 2021

Flatwork for All

Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…
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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…
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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.…
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December 1, 2021

Picking Prospects: Winter 2022

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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December 1, 2021

Grooming on the Track

Racehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…
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November 29, 2021

Running in Different Circles: Field Hunters Win at Racehorse Makeover

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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…
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November 23, 2021

Can You Rise to the RRP’s Challenge?

Dr. Carolyn Karlson will match donations this season up to $25,000.…
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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!…
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November 3, 2021

Stable Social Ep. 5 “Retraining Goals” Presented by the RRP

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