Education
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!…
News
August 22, 2025
Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Presenting Sponsor of 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium
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.…
October 12, 2022
Day One In the Books at the 2022 #TBMakeover
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Thoroughbred Charities of America!…
September 24, 2024
RRP Announces Format Changes for 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover
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.…
January 12, 2026
Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members, Advisory Council Members
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.…
September 10, 2024
Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover & National Symposium
TCA provides exceptional commitment to improving the lives and welfare of Thoroughbred racehorses both on and off the track, which has guided its support of the RRP since 2012.…
September 29, 2023
Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members and Officers, Establishes Advisory Council
The RRP announced the election of new officers as well as the creation of an advisory council.…
October 15, 2022
She’s A Bold One Crowned Thoroughbred Makeover Champion
Congratulations to junior trainer Jenna Denver!…
February 6, 2026
Retired Racehorse Project & Virginia Tech Team Up for Thoroughbred Wellness Expo
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Virginia Tech jointly announced today the Thoroughbred Wellness Expo, which will take place on Saturday, February 28, at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, VA.…
June 18, 2024
Claiborne Farm and Lane’s End Farm Co-Sponsor Thoroughbred Makeover Former Broodmare Division
First run as a pilot program in 2023, the Former Broodmare division is now an official competition avenue at the Thoroughbred Makeover.…
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.…
October 10, 2025
Preliminary Competition Wraps at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover
Preliminary competition has wrapped at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
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.…
January 5, 2026
Applications Now Open for 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover
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.…
July 9, 2024
Connect With the RRP at Saratoga on Whitney Weekend
The RRP will have a presence at Saratoga via NYRA’s Community Booth on Friday, August 2!…
November 25, 2024
RRP Announces $38,700 Match for 2024 Year-End Giving Campaign
The RRP announces the launch of its 2024 year-end giving campaign with a total goal of $100,000, including a $38,700 match pledge that will double contributions from donors who support the organization’s charitable mission to increase demand for Thoroughbreds beyond…
February 27, 2023
2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Reservations Now Open
Booths paid in full by May 1 will lock in early bird pricing!…
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.…
October 8, 2025
First Day of Preliminary Competition Concludes at 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover
The first day of preliminary competition at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, has concluded and scores are now posted.…
August 29, 2023
Meet the Horses of the Thoroughbred Makeover Class of 2023
Take a deep dive into the stats and trends we’re seeing in this year’s Makeover class!…
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