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…

The 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.…

Help the RRP continue its meaningful work in Thoroughbred aftercare by contributing now to the year-end campaign!…

TCA has supported the RRP since 2012.…

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.…

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

Erin Gilmore Photography covers internationally rated equestrian events as official photographer in the Northeast USA and beyond.…

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

After eight years in print, the Retired Racehorse Project today announced that it will no longer produce its award-winning quarterly publication, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine. The forthcoming winter issue will be the last.…

Directly support the 2023 #TBMakeover through Fund-a-Need!…

Start working on your 2026 application now!…

First run as a pilot program in 2023, the Former Broodmare division is now an official competition avenue at the Thoroughbred Makeover.…

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.…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is seeking proposals for a seasonal volunteer coordinator for the Thoroughbred Makeover.…

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.…

RRP is hiring for positions of Communications Manager and Development Manager, Individual Giving.…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Erin Gilmore Photography will return as the Official Show Photographer of the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. The 2026 competition takes place October 7-10 at…

This additional prize money will offer payout through tenth place for the new Championship format that debuts this year.…

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