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.…Read More
January 31, 2023 T.I.P. Announces Shows and Championships for 2023T.I.P. Western & Central Dressage Championships will once again be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington during the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…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
January 30, 2025 James & Shari Ough Donate $25,000 to Increase Prize Money at Thoroughbred MakeoverThis additional prize money will offer payout through tenth place for the new Championship format that debuts this year.…Read More
January 17, 2025 RRP’s Aftercare Industry Month Virtual Conference Returns for 2025Four 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.…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
July 9, 2024 Connect With the RRP at Saratoga on Whitney WeekendThe RRP will have a presence at Saratoga via NYRA’s Community Booth on Friday, August 2!…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
December 15, 2025 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open For DraftingStart working on your 2026 application now!…Read More
June 13, 2024 Mareworthy Charities & the RRP to Host Thoroughbred Broodmare Transition SymposiumThe symposium will take place on July 10, 2024 at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, KY.…Read More
September 18, 2023 Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover and National SymposiumTCA has supported the RRP since 2012.…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
November 20, 2023 Make a Difference This Season for Thoroughbreds Beyond RacingThe RRP’s year-end giving campaign starts now. Can you help set us up for a great 2024?…Read More
December 20, 2022 Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members and OfficersThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is pleased to announce the election of a new board chair, Richard Lamb, and vice chair, Jodie Vella-Gregory, along with the addition of two new board members: Dr. Shannon Reed and Sissy Wickes.…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
January 12, 2024 RRP to Host Aftercare Industry Month Virtual ConferenceAftercare Industry Month is coming in February!…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
September 29, 2025 Experience the 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverComing to the Kentucky Horse Park on October 8-11!…Read More
August 29, 2023 Meet the Horses of the Thoroughbred Makeover Class of 2023Take a deep dive into the stats and trends we’re seeing in this year’s Makeover class!…Read More
September 8, 2022 Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover and National SymposiumThe RRP and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announce today that TCA has returned as the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…Read More