The 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.…

The Vendor Fair runs throughout the competition, October 8-11, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…

Congratulations to junior trainer Jenna Denver!…

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…

The Retired Racehorse Project has built a true community dedicated to increasing demand for Thoroughbreds beyond racing. Former connections cheer their horses home at the Thoroughbred Makeover. Volunteers dedicate their time and energy to helping produce events. Aftercare professionals network…

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Thoroughbred Charities of America!…

Clinics and guided schooling will be offered at the conclusion of preliminary competition for horses and their trainers that did not qualify for the Finale Championships.…

The 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover takes place on October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today the addition of five new members to its board of directors elected at the organization’s December board meeting.…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today the return of its popular Aftercare Industry Month (AIM) for February 2026, presented by Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF).…

Learn more about the Make the Makeover and Fund-a-Need campaigns!…

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.…

The Real Rider Cup (RRC) organizing committee today announced dates for the annual charity show jumping competition: Saturday, June 28th in Lexington, KY and Saturday, October 18th in Fair Hill, Maryland.…

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

The Real Rider Cup, a charity show jumping event created by Anita Motion to benefit Thoroughbred aftercare, is once again bringing the racing and equestrian worlds together in Fair Hill, MD.…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Erin Gilmore Photography will return as the Official Show Photographer of the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…

The program invites members of the Thoroughbred racing industry to demonstrate public support for former connected horses who are headed to the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover.…

The top title went to Big Fame, trained by Angela Carmitchel.…

The first day of preliminary competition has wrapped!…

The RRP announced today the launch of its new and improved Horse Listings, which had been temporarily shelved while the organization updated its website and improved processes in the back end.…