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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!…
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September 26, 2025

2025 Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award: Drafted

Selected by a committee of Makeover officials, this year’s winner of the Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award is Drafted!…
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July 2, 2025

2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting Donations

Can you make a contribution to support the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) on Thoroughbred aftercare’s largest stage?…
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August 29, 2023

Meet the Horses of the Thoroughbred Makeover Class of 2023

Take a deep dive into the stats and trends we’re seeing in this year’s Makeover class!…
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May 19, 2025

Claiborne Farm & Lane’s End Farm Return as Co-Sponsors of Thoroughbred Makeover Former Broodmare Division

The 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover takes place on October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…
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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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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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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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January 2, 2024

2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Open for Submission

Applications are open January 2nd through the 19th.…
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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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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.…
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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.…
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September 21, 2023

The Real Rider Cup Wraps Up Milestone Year in Fair Hill

The Real Rider Cup raised over $140,000 this year for Thoroughbred aftercare!…
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April 11, 2023

Help Shape RRP Programming & Services: Take Our Survey!

Responses submitted by April 18 are eligible for a prize drawing of $100 in RRP store credit!…
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April 30, 2024

The Real Rider Cup Announces 2024 Competition Dates

Mark your calendars: the friendly show jumping competition returns for 2024 to raise funds for Thoroughbred aftercare!…
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January 20, 2023

2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Closed

The application period for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium is now closed.…
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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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October 11, 2023

First Day of Competition Concludes at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover

Over 300 horses are competing at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover!…
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October 12, 2024

Big Fame Is Named 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion, Sponsored by Churchill Downs Inc.

The top title went to Big Fame, trained by Angela Carmitchel.…
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