Education
October 11, 2023
First Day of Competition Concludes at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover
Over 300 horses are competing at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover!…
News
October 13, 2023
The Celebration Continues at the Thoroughbred Makeover
The field is now set for the Thoroughbred Makeover Finale Championships.…
July 16, 2024
Volunteer Sign-Ups Now Open for 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover
Help us produce the biggest celebration in Thoroughbred aftercare on October 9-12!…
April 11, 2023
RRP is Hiring!
Job descriptions and application link can be found here for development team member and program assistant.…
March 7, 2024
2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Applications Now Open
Reserve your space by April 30 to secure early bird pricing!…
June 10, 2024
Anonymous Donor to Match $4,500 in RRP’s Fund-a-Need Campaign
This pledged contribution will be matched in a series of monthly fundraisers to double the impact of donations.…
April 1, 2025
2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Applications Now Open
The Vendor Fair runs throughout the competition, October 8-11, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…
June 13, 2024
Mareworthy Charities & the RRP to Host Thoroughbred Broodmare Transition Symposium
The symposium will take place on July 10, 2024 at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, KY.…
October 15, 2024
Retired Racehorse Project’s 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Showcases the Breed Beyond Racing
The 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover was the ninth edition of the event in Kentucky.…
November 16, 2022
Retired Racehorse Project Announces 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Dates, Fee Changes
The Retired Racehorse Project announced today that the Thoroughbred Makeover will return to the Kentucky Horse Park for its eighth year October 11th-14th, 2023.…
June 6, 2023
2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting Donations
Do you want to make a contribution to support the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) on Thoroughbred aftercare’s largest stage?…
September 21, 2022
Fourth Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to Take Place at Thoroughbred Makeover
The Summit takes place on October 11.…
August 29, 2022
Real Rider Cup Returns to Fair Hill Thoroughbred Show in MD With Strong Lineup of Horses & Riders
The Real Rider Cup, a charity show jumping event created by Anita Motion to benefit Thoroughbred aftercare, is once again bringing the racing and equestrian worlds together in Fair Hill, MD.…
October 1, 2024
Retired Racehorse Project Announces 2024 Makeover Champions Participants
The RRP announced today the list of former breeders, owners, trainers, stallion farms and other connections participating in Makeover Champions, the RRP’s new initiative to encourage more public support of Thoroughbreds in careers beyond racing via the Thoroughbred Makeover.…
December 13, 2022
Claiborne Farm to Sponsor Former Broodmare Pilot Division at 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Claiborne Farm has committed as the title sponsor of the Former Broodmare division in its pilot year at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
April 8, 2025
The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the 2025 Kentucky Three-Day Event
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) will have a presence at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 24-27 at the Kentucky Horse Park!…
April 5, 2024
Save in the RRP Store in the Spring Fling Sale!
Score seasonal savings in the RRP Store and wear your OTTB pride.…
November 16, 2023
Retired Racehorse Project Discontinues Publication of Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine
After eight years in print, the Retired Racehorse Project today announced that it will no longer produce its award-winning quarterly publication, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine. The forthcoming winter issue will be the last.…
April 30, 2024
The Real Rider Cup Announces 2024 Competition Dates
Mark your calendars: the friendly show jumping competition returns for 2024 to raise funds for Thoroughbred aftercare!…
September 17, 2024
2024 Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award: Talk Show Man
Talk Show Man, a 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover graduate, is the first recipient of the reimagined Ambassador Award.…
January 15, 2025
Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members
Welcome, Chris Knehr and Robert Hartman!…
April 3, 2023
The Thoroughbred Lover’s Guide to LRK3DE
You can always rely on the RRP for the ultimate array of Thoroughbred-centered activities at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event!…
October 12, 2023
Preliminary Competition Concludes at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium
Preliminary competition is now complete, setting the stage for the Finale Championships on Saturday.…
June 12, 2024
RRP Wins United Horse Coalition’s Unity Award
RRP staff and board members were honored at the American Horse Council luncheon on June 11.…
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