Education
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…
News
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.…
December 1, 2023
2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now Available
Application season is approaching for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…
November 20, 2023
Make a Difference This Season for Thoroughbreds Beyond Racing
The RRP’s year-end giving campaign starts now. Can you help set us up for a great 2024?…
November 21, 2022
How Will You Make an Impact For the Breed?
Help the RRP continue its meaningful work in Thoroughbred aftercare by contributing now to the year-end campaign!…
March 18, 2025
Enter Our 2025 Sticker Slogan Contest!
The winning slogan will be one of our new sticker designs for 2025!…
August 26, 2024
Meet the Thoroughbred Makeover Class of 2024
It’s time for our annual deep dive into the data we collected on this year’s Makeover class!…
February 15, 2024
396 Trainers Accepted to 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover
Accepted trainers have signed up to bring a total of 416 horses.…
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.…
July 15, 2024
Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members
Pat Cummings and Sarah Williams have joined the RRP board.…
March 17, 2025
Sponsorships Available for 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that sponsorships are now available for the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, taking place at the Kentucky Horse Park on October 8-11.…
February 27, 2023
2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Reservations Now Open
Booths paid in full by May 1 will lock in early bird pricing!…
October 14, 2025
2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Marks Ten Years of Largest Thoroughbred Retraining Competition
Taking place October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park, the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, celebrated its tenth anniversary in its current location and overall format.…
April 22, 2025
Real Rider Cup Announces 2025 Competition Dates
The Real Rider Cup (RRC) organizing committee today announced dates for the annual charity show jumping competition: Saturday, June 28th in Lexington, KY and Saturday, October 18th in Fair Hill, Maryland.…
January 17, 2025
RRP’s Aftercare Industry Month Virtual Conference Returns for 2025
Four webinar sessions featuring panelists from both non-profit organizations as well as business entities will delve into a range of topics that pertain to everyone who works in Thoroughbred aftercare.…
March 6, 2025
Erin Gilmore Photography Returns as Official Show Photographer of 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Erin Gilmore Photography will return as the Official Show Photographer of the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
October 13, 2022
Preliminary Competition Concludes at the #TBMakeover
Full results and scores are now available.…
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. …
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, 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.…
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