December 30, 2022 RRP’s First Footing Silent Auction, Sponsored by OCD Pellets, Features Racing Star Shoes & BootsGet your bids in now through January 6!…Read More
March 14, 2024 RRP Launches 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Fundraising InitiativesLearn more about the Make the Makeover and Fund-a-Need campaigns!…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 3, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open for SubmissionSubmissions close on January 20.…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
January 20, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications ClosedThe application period for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium is now closed.…Read More
March 7, 2024 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Applications Now OpenReserve your space by April 30 to secure early bird pricing!…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
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
September 19, 2022 Real Rider Cup Comes Home to Fair Hill, Triples Previous Fundraising RecordFollowing a record-setting turnout in Lexington in July, the Real Rider Cup returned to its home in Fair Hill to complete the 2022 series of events, welcoming 32 horse and rider combinations along with hundreds of spectators to Fair Hill…Read More
September 29, 2025 Experience the 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverComing to the Kentucky Horse Park on October 8-11!…Read More
December 15, 2022 It’s Thoroughbred Makeover Application Season!Start your journey to the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover now.…Read More
January 2, 2024 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Open for SubmissionApplications are open January 2nd through the 19th.…Read More
December 15, 2025 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open For DraftingStart working on your 2026 application now!…Read More
August 30, 2023 Real Rider Cup Surpasses Major Fundraising MilestoneJoin us in congratulating the Real Rider Cup on raising over half a million dollars for Thoroughbred aftercare!…Read More
June 6, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting DonationsDo you want to make a contribution to support the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) on Thoroughbred aftercare’s largest stage?…Read More
April 5, 2024 Save in the RRP Store in the Spring Fling Sale!Score seasonal savings in the RRP Store and wear your OTTB pride.…Read More
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
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
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