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The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) will have a presence at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 24-27 at the Kentucky Horse Park! Mark your calendars for the following activities and demos during the event.
FOLLOW THE THOROUGHBREDS
Thoroughbreds at the 2025 Kentucky Three-Day
Follow along with our guide to the Thoroughbred entrants contesting this year’s 5* and 4*! We’ve compiled a list of all of the competing Thoroughbreds, which we’ll update with ride times, scores, and final results throughout the event.
SHOP
Shop the RRP Booth
All week, RRP Booth #106
Wear your Thoroughbred pride with new apparel! Your purchase supports our mission to increase demand for Thoroughbreds beyond racing. Thank you to our logowear partner Ariat!
Limited Edition Thoroughbreds of the Kentucky Three-Day Poster
All week, RRP Booth #106
Autograph session: Saturday, April 26, 3:00 PM, Ride iQ Booth #181
Each year this collectable poster celebrates an iconic Thoroughbred who has campaigned at the 5* level of eventing. This year’s poster features Kyle Carter and Madison Park, and is FREE with any purchase or donation! Join us at 3 PM on Saturday afternoon at Ride iQ’s Booth #181 for an autograph session with Kyle.
LEARN
XC Course Walk with Elisa Wallace
Thursday, April 24, time TBA, meet at Fence 1
Presented by StableFeed
In collaboration with Etalon Equine Genetics, FLAIR, Espana Silk, Excel Supplements and Schneiders Saddlery
Bring your walking shoes for a FULL course walk with experienced 5* rider and past Thoroughbred Makeover Champion trainer Elisa Wallace! We’ll get an immersive look at this big cross-country course from the first fence all the way to the finish flags.
Clinics in the Walnut Ring
Presented in collaboration with RideiQ and led by Olympian Kyle Carter. Both sessions will feature off-track Thoroughbreds at varying stages of their post-racing careers and begin with a recorded warm up routine from the RideiQ library:
- Introducing the Green Horse Over Fences
Friday, April 25, 1:15 PM
Kyle will guide a group of adoptable horses from the Secretariat Center in a session designed to give the green horse a positive first experience over fences. - Jumping Exercises for Moving Up to Preliminary
Saturday, April 26, 11:30 AM
Featuring Thoroughbred Makeover graduates who have progressed in their training, Kyle will share valuable exercises for horses preparing to move up to the Preliminary level.
COMMUNITY
We Love Thoroughbreds Banner
All week, RRP Booth #106
Share a tribute to your favorite Thoroughbred – whether a beloved OTTB, a favorite racehorse, an iconic upper-level eventer, or more! – on our We Love Thoroughbreds banner! Get your sticker to contribute to the banner, plus a commemorative button, with a donation to the RRP (suggested donation $5).
New Vocations 8th Annual Open Barn & BBQ
Thursday, April 24, 4:30 PM, New Vocations at Mereworth Farm
Join local aftercare organization New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program for a day of food, fun, and Thoroughbreds! Featuring demos, live music, food trucks and facility tours. Free: RSVP online.
