The Retired Racehorse Project announced today that the Thoroughbred Makeover will return to the Kentucky Horse Park for its eighth year October 11th-14th, 2023.…

Beginning in 2025, the Finale Championship event will be replaced by individual discipline championships, welcoming back the top ten highest-placed horses after preliminary competition.…

The event championed the trainability and athleticism of the recently-retired Thoroughbred.…

This 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.…

Full results and scores are now available.…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that thanks to funding by the ASPCA Right Horse Reimagining Racers Grant, the ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship returns for the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…

The banner event of the Retired Racehorse Project is coming October 9-12! Here’s how to follow all the action.…

Aftercare Industry Month is coming in February!…

Congratulations to junior trainer Jenna Denver!…

Booths paid in full by May 1 will lock in early bird pricing!…

The symposium will take place on July 10, 2024 at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, KY.…

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.…

Applications are open January 2nd through the 19th.…

Revisions to rules are indicated in red and clarifications are indicated in blue.…

Application season is approaching for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…

Named 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…

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

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

Over 300 horses are competing at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover!…

Can you make a contribution to support the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) on Thoroughbred aftercare’s largest stage?…