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November 24, 2025

Join the RRP Community During Our 2025 Year-End Giving Campaign

The Retired Racehorse Project has built a true community dedicated to increasing demand for Thoroughbreds beyond racing. Former connections cheer their horses home at the Thoroughbred Makeover. Volunteers dedicate their time and energy to helping produce events. Aftercare professionals network…
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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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January 5, 2026

Applications Now Open for 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that applications to compete in the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, are now open through January 23, 2026.…
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August 30, 2023

Real Rider Cup Surpasses Major Fundraising Milestone

Join us in congratulating the Real Rider Cup on raising over half a million dollars for Thoroughbred aftercare!…
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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.…
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August 5, 2025

2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Clinics Open to Graduates

We’re excited to welcome back graduate horses to the Thoroughbred Makeover for clinic opportunities this fall!…
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May 23, 2024

After the Races & Retired Racehorse Project Split Win in Resolute Racing’s Poker For Ponies Tournament

ATR and the RRP jointly announced their gratitude and appreciation for splitting the win in Resolute Racing’s Poker For Ponies Tournament earlier this month on May 1.…
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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.…
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April 11, 2023

RRP is Hiring!

Job descriptions and application link can be found here for development team member and program assistant.…
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January 8, 2023

After the Finish Line’s Charity Auction of Breeders’ Cup Hats to Benefit RRP & Others

Sponsored by the Georgia B. Ridder Foundation…
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March 27, 2023

2023 Fund-a-Need Program Launched for Thoroughbred Makeover

Directly support the 2023 #TBMakeover through Fund-a-Need!…
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January 3, 2023

2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open for Submission

Submissions close on January 20.…
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June 2, 2025

2025 Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award Now Open For Nominations

Named in memory of beloved chief steward Bill Kraatz, the Ambassador Award recognizes a Thoroughbred Makeover graduate horse that has gone on to serve as an ambassador for the athleticism and trainability of the retired racehorse in its career beyond…
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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.…
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July 11, 2024

2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting Donations

Support the Retired Racehorse Project’s biggest Thoroughbred Makeover fundraiser!…
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December 30, 2022

RRP’s First Footing Silent Auction, Sponsored by OCD Pellets, Features Racing Star Shoes & Boots

Get your bids in now through January 6!…
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October 10, 2025

Preliminary Competition Wraps at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover

Preliminary competition has wrapped at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
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October 11, 2025

Championship Winners Crowned at 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover

Ten champions were crowned today at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
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July 15, 2024

Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members

Pat Cummings and Sarah Williams have joined the RRP board.…
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July 9, 2024

Connect With the RRP at Saratoga on Whitney Weekend

The RRP will have a presence at Saratoga via NYRA’s Community Booth on Friday, August 2!…
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