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August 30, 2023

Real Rider Cup Surpasses Major Fundraising Milestone

Join us in congratulating the Real Rider Cup on raising over half a million dollars for Thoroughbred aftercare!…
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December 20, 2022

Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members and Officers

The 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.…
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September 29, 2025

Experience the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover

Coming to the Kentucky Horse Park on October 8-11!…
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June 10, 2024

Anonymous Donor to Match $4,500 in RRP’s Fund-a-Need Campaign

This pledged contribution will be matched in a series of monthly fundraisers to double the impact of donations.…
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October 21, 2022

2022 Thoroughbred Makeover & National Symposium Showcases Thoroughbreds in Second Careers

The event championed the trainability and athleticism of the recently-retired Thoroughbred.…
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December 19, 2024

ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship Available for 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover

Scholarship funds are available for up to 50 eligible horses competing in the 2025 competition.…
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October 4, 2023

Follow Along With the RRP’s Thoroughbred Makeover, October 11-14

Everyone can participate with our banner event, even from home!…
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July 11, 2024

2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting Donations

Support the Retired Racehorse Project’s biggest Thoroughbred Makeover fundraiser!…
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January 15, 2025

Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members

Welcome, Chris Knehr and Robert Hartman!…
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June 6, 2023

2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting Donations

Do you want to make a contribution to support the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) on Thoroughbred aftercare’s largest stage?…
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September 27, 2024

Real Rider Cup Fair Hill Raises $80,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercare, Announces Plans To Go West

As 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.…
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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!…
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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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March 18, 2025

Enter Our 2025 Sticker Slogan Contest!

The winning slogan will be one of our new sticker designs for 2025!…
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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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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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April 15, 2024

The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the 2024 KY3DE

Join the RRP for Thoroughbred-centric activities at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day-Event, April 25-28!…
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December 5, 2024

2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now Available

Revisions to rules are indicated in red and clarifications are indicated in blue.…
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March 27, 2023

2023 Fund-a-Need Program Launched for Thoroughbred Makeover

Directly support the 2023 #TBMakeover through Fund-a-Need!…
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October 22, 2025

2025 Real Rider Cup Events Conclude During the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, Over $130,000 Raised

The 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…
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