Education
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!…
News
July 11, 2024
2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting Donations
Support the Retired Racehorse Project’s biggest Thoroughbred Makeover fundraiser!…
October 18, 2023
2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium Raises Bar for Thoroughbred Second Careers
Returning to the Kentucky Horse Park for the eighth time since 2015, the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, took place on October 11-14 and welcomed 320 Thoroughbreds taking their first foray into new…
October 14, 2025
2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Marks Ten Years of Largest Thoroughbred Retraining Competition
Taking place October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park, the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, celebrated its tenth anniversary in its current location and overall format.…
December 1, 2023
2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now Available
Application season is approaching for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…
July 1, 2025
2025 Real Rider Cup Lexington Raises Over $57,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercare
The Lexington leg of the Real Rider Cup welcomed 30 horse and rider combinations along with hundreds of spectators to New Vocations at Mereworth Farm on June 28th, 2025.…
March 7, 2024
2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Applications Now Open
Reserve your space by April 30 to secure early bird pricing!…
June 3, 2024
2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award Now Open for Nomination
The award is now designed to recognize a Thoroughbred Makeover graduate horse which has gone on to serve as an ambassador for the athleticism and trainability of the retired racehorse in its career beyond racing…
October 11, 2023
First Day of Competition Concludes at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover
Over 300 horses are competing at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover!…
October 12, 2022
Day One In the Books at the 2022 #TBMakeover
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Thoroughbred Charities of America!…
September 18, 2023
Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium
TCA has supported the RRP since 2012.…
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?…
January 17, 2025
RRP’s Aftercare Industry Month Virtual Conference Returns for 2025
Four 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.…
April 3, 2023
The Thoroughbred Lover’s Guide to LRK3DE
You can always rely on the RRP for the ultimate array of Thoroughbred-centered activities at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event!…
October 10, 2024
Preliminary Competition Concludes at the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover
That’s a wrap on preliminary days at North America’s largest retraining competition for Thoroughbreds!…
September 21, 2022
Fourth Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to Take Place at Thoroughbred Makeover
The Summit takes place on October 11.…
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!…
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!…
January 2, 2024
2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Open for Submission
Applications are open January 2nd through the 19th.…
August 25, 2022
Meet the Horses of the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover
Each Thoroughbred Makeover class offers valuable insights into aftercare: learn more about this year’s entries!…
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