March 14, 2024 RRP Launches 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Fundraising InitiativesLearn more about the Make the Makeover and Fund-a-Need campaigns!…Read More
April 4, 2025 The Thoroughbreds of the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day EventGet to know the Thoroughbreds taking on the 5* and 4* divisions at this year’s Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event!…Read More
October 22, 2025 2025 Real Rider Cup Events Conclude During the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, Over $130,000 RaisedThe 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…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
December 15, 2022 It’s Thoroughbred Makeover Application Season!Start your journey to the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover now.…Read More
October 10, 2024 Preliminary Competition Concludes at the 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverThat’s a wrap on preliminary days at North America’s largest retraining competition for Thoroughbreds!…Read More
October 12, 2023 Preliminary Competition Concludes at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National SymposiumPreliminary competition is now complete, setting the stage for the Finale Championships on Saturday.…Read More
July 15, 2024 Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board MembersPat Cummings and Sarah Williams have joined the RRP board.…Read More
April 11, 2023 RRP is Hiring!Job descriptions and application link can be found here for development team member and program assistant.…Read More
January 12, 2026 Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members, Advisory Council MembersThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today the addition of five new members to its board of directors elected at the organization’s December board meeting.…Read More
September 21, 2022 Fourth Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to Take Place at Thoroughbred MakeoverThe Summit takes place on October 11.…Read More
January 20, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications ClosedThe application period for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium is now closed.…Read More
October 13, 2022 Preliminary Competition Concludes at the #TBMakeoverFull results and scores are now available.…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
December 5, 2024 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now AvailableRevisions to rules are indicated in red and clarifications are indicated in blue.…Read More
May 29, 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Adds Clinic OpportunitiesClinics and guided schooling will be offered at the conclusion of preliminary competition for horses and their trainers that did not qualify for the Finale Championships.…Read More
October 8, 2025 First Day of Preliminary Competition Concludes at 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe first day of preliminary competition at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, has concluded and scores are now posted.…Read More
January 15, 2025 Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board MembersWelcome, Chris Knehr and Robert Hartman!…Read More
September 27, 2024 Real Rider Cup Fair Hill Raises $80,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercare, Announces Plans To Go WestAs of this writing, the event has raised over $600,000 for Thoroughbred aftercare and Motion has a vision to expand the event model to benefit more aftercare entities.…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