December 15, 2022 It’s Thoroughbred Makeover Application Season!Start your journey to the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover now.…Read More
August 22, 2025 Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Presenting Sponsor of 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National SymposiumThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announced today that TCA has returned as the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, the banner event of the RRP.…Read More
February 18, 2025 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Accepted Trainers AnnouncedThe RRP announced today the list of participating trainers accepted to compete at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…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
January 12, 2024 RRP to Host Aftercare Industry Month Virtual ConferenceAftercare Industry Month is coming in February!…Read More
June 18, 2024 Claiborne Farm and Lane’s End Farm Co-Sponsor Thoroughbred Makeover Former Broodmare DivisionFirst run as a pilot program in 2023, the Former Broodmare division is now an official competition avenue at the Thoroughbred Makeover.…Read More
June 2, 2025 2025 Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award Now Open For NominationsNamed in memory of beloved chief steward Bill Kraatz, the Ambassador Award recognizes a Thoroughbred Makeover graduate horse that has gone on to serve as an ambassador for the athleticism and trainability of the retired racehorse in its career beyond…Read More
May 23, 2023 2023 Real Rider Cup Now Open for Rider RegistrationThe charity show jumping event will raise money for Thoroughbred aftercare and hold competition legs in Kentucky and Maryland.…Read More
May 19, 2025 Claiborne Farm & Lane’s End Farm Return as Co-Sponsors of Thoroughbred Makeover Former Broodmare DivisionThe 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover takes place on October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…Read More
March 18, 2025 Enter Our 2025 Sticker Slogan Contest!The winning slogan will be one of our new sticker designs for 2025!…Read More
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. …Read More
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!…Read More
August 1, 2024 Retired Racehorse Project Introduces Makeover Champions Program for Racing IndustryThe program invites members of the Thoroughbred racing industry to demonstrate public support for former connected horses who are headed to the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover.…Read More
April 1, 2025 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Applications Now OpenThe Vendor Fair runs throughout the competition, October 8-11, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…Read More
February 6, 2026 Retired Racehorse Project & Virginia Tech Team Up for Thoroughbred Wellness ExpoThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Virginia Tech jointly announced today the Thoroughbred Wellness Expo, which will take place on Saturday, February 28, at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, VA.…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
January 2, 2024 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Open for SubmissionApplications are open January 2nd through the 19th.…Read More
January 5, 2026 Applications Now Open for 2026 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe 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.…Read More
April 3, 2023 The Thoroughbred Lover’s Guide to LRK3DEYou can always rely on the RRP for the ultimate array of Thoroughbred-centered activities at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event!…Read More
April 30, 2024 The Real Rider Cup Announces 2024 Competition DatesMark your calendars: the friendly show jumping competition returns for 2024 to raise funds for Thoroughbred aftercare!…Read More