Education
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.…
News
October 13, 2022
Preliminary Competition Concludes at the #TBMakeover
Full results and scores are now available.…
April 15, 2024
The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the 2024 KY3DE
Join the RRP for Thoroughbred-centric activities at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day-Event, April 25-28!…
April 6, 2026
2026 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Now Open For Applications
The Vendor Fair will run throughout the competition from October 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…
October 21, 2022
2022 Thoroughbred Makeover & National Symposium Showcases Thoroughbreds in Second Careers
The event championed the trainability and athleticism of the recently-retired Thoroughbred.…
September 10, 2024
Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover & National Symposium
TCA provides exceptional commitment to improving the lives and welfare of Thoroughbred racehorses both on and off the track, which has guided its support of the RRP since 2012.…
August 1, 2024
Retired Racehorse Project Introduces Makeover Champions Program for Racing Industry
The program invites members of the Thoroughbred racing industry to demonstrate public support for former connected horses who are headed to the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover.…
January 12, 2024
RRP to Host Aftercare Industry Month Virtual Conference
Aftercare Industry Month is coming in February!…
August 8, 2025
Makeover Champions Program Returns to Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover
Makeover Champions invites members of the Thoroughbred racing industry to demonstrate public support for former connected horses who are headed to the 2025 retraining competition, the largest and most lucrative of its kind in North America. …
April 11, 2024
Erin Gilmore Photography Announced as Official Show Photographer of 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover
Erin Gilmore Photography covers internationally rated equestrian events as official photographer in the Northeast USA and beyond.…
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.…
April 9, 2026
The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event
The 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!…
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 22, 2025
2025 Real Rider Cup Events Conclude During the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, Over $130,000 Raised
The Fair Hill leg of the Real Rider Cup enjoyed its new home on the schedule of events at the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory, concluding a gorgeous day of cross country where the…
December 15, 2025
2026 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open For Drafting
Start working on your 2026 application now!…
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!…
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.…
October 14, 2022
Education & Competition Continue at Thoroughbred Makeover & T.I.P. Championships
The third day of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium saw plenty of action!…
March 2, 2026
Retired Racehorse Project Announces 2026-2030 Strategic Plan
The RRP announced today the unveiling of its new strategic plan, designed to expand support services, strengthen the Thoroughbred Makeover, and deepen collaboration across the racing, equestrian and aftercare sectors.…
January 30, 2025
James & Shari Ough Donate $25,000 to Increase Prize Money at Thoroughbred Makeover
This additional prize money will offer payout through tenth place for the new Championship format that debuts this year.…
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