August 25, 2022 Meet the Horses of the 2022 Thoroughbred MakeoverEach Thoroughbred Makeover class offers valuable insights into aftercare: learn more about this year’s entries!…Read More
October 11, 2025 Championship Winners Crowned at 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverTen champions were crowned today at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…Read More
April 11, 2024 Erin Gilmore Photography Announced as Official Show Photographer of 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverErin Gilmore Photography covers internationally rated equestrian events as official photographer in the Northeast USA and beyond.…Read More
January 3, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open for SubmissionSubmissions close on January 20.…Read More
April 9, 2026 The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day EventThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) will once again have a presence at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 23-26 at the Kentucky Horse Park!…Read More
September 21, 2023 The Real Rider Cup Wraps Up Milestone Year in Fair HillThe Real Rider Cup raised over $140,000 this year for Thoroughbred aftercare!…Read More
March 10, 2023 RRP Store Clearance & New “It’s Not Luck” Merch!Our annual fall/winter clearance starts now — plus, don’t miss our new limited edition “It’s Not Luck” merch!…Read More
September 13, 2024 Churchill Downs Incorporated Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover ChampionThis title is awarded to the horse selected by a panel of judges as having the highest level of training at the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…Read More
March 18, 2025 Enter Our 2025 Sticker Slogan Contest!The winning slogan will be one of our new sticker designs for 2025!…Read More
July 16, 2024 Volunteer Sign-Ups Now Open for 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverHelp us produce the biggest celebration in Thoroughbred aftercare on October 9-12!…Read More
December 19, 2024 ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship Available for 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverScholarship funds are available for up to 50 eligible horses competing in the 2025 competition.…Read More
October 14, 2023 Knockemdown Crowned 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover ChampionTrained by Alison O’Dwyer, Knockemdown routed through Dressage to win both preliminary and Finale rounds of competition!…Read More
May 30, 2023 New & Improved RRP Horse Listings LaunchedThe RRP announced today the launch of its new and improved Horse Listings, which had been temporarily shelved while the organization updated its website and improved processes in the back end.…Read More
March 18, 2026 RRP Is Hiring!RRP is hiring for positions of Communications Manager and Development Manager, Individual Giving.…Read More
October 10, 2025 Preliminary Competition Wraps at the 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverPreliminary competition has wrapped at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…Read More
June 6, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting DonationsDo you want to make a contribution to support the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) on Thoroughbred aftercare’s largest stage?…Read More
May 23, 2023 2023 Real Rider Cup Now Open for Rider RegistrationThe charity show jumping event will raise money for Thoroughbred aftercare and hold competition legs in Kentucky and Maryland.…Read More
October 2, 2024 Follow Along with the 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe banner event of the Retired Racehorse Project is coming October 9-12! Here’s how to follow all the action.…Read More
February 15, 2024 396 Trainers Accepted to 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverAccepted trainers have signed up to bring a total of 416 horses.…Read More
August 26, 2024 Meet the Thoroughbred Makeover Class of 2024It’s time for our annual deep dive into the data we collected on this year’s Makeover class!…Read More