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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 1, 2025

RRP Announces 2025 Makeover Champions Participants

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today the list of former breeders, owners, trainers, stallion farms and other connections participating in Makeover Champions, the RRP’s initiative to encourage more public support of Thoroughbreds in careers beyond racing via the Thoroughbred…
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April 9, 2026

The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) will once again have a presence at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 23-26 at the Kentucky Horse Park!…
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March 6, 2025

Erin Gilmore Photography Returns as Official Show Photographer of 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover

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.…
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January 20, 2023

2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Closed

The application period for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium is now closed.…
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October 12, 2024

Big Fame Is Named 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion, Sponsored by Churchill Downs Inc.

The top title went to Big Fame, trained by Angela Carmitchel.…
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August 25, 2022

Meet the Horses of the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover

Each Thoroughbred Makeover class offers valuable insights into aftercare: learn more about this year’s entries!…
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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!…
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April 11, 2023

Help Shape RRP Programming & Services: Take Our Survey!

Responses submitted by April 18 are eligible for a prize drawing of $100 in RRP store credit!…
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January 20, 2026

ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship Returns for 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover

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.…
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March 17, 2025

Sponsorships Available for 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that sponsorships are now available for the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, taking place at the Kentucky Horse Park on October 8-11.…
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September 21, 2023

The Real Rider Cup Wraps Up Milestone Year in Fair Hill

The Real Rider Cup raised over $140,000 this year for Thoroughbred aftercare!…
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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…
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March 14, 2024

RRP Launches 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Fundraising Initiatives

Learn more about the Make the Makeover and Fund-a-Need campaigns!…
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June 13, 2024

Mareworthy Charities & the RRP to Host Thoroughbred Broodmare Transition Symposium

The symposium will take place on July 10, 2024 at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, KY.…
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March 26, 2026

Erin Gilmore Photography Returns as Official Show Photographer of 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover

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…
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August 8, 2025

Makeover Champions Program Returns to Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover 

Makeover Champions invites members of the Thoroughbred racing industry to demonstrate public support for former connected horses who are headed to the 2025 retraining competition, the largest and most lucrative of its kind in North America. …
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January 8, 2023

After the Finish Line’s Charity Auction of Breeders’ Cup Hats to Benefit RRP & Others

Sponsored by the Georgia B. Ridder Foundation…
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February 18, 2025

2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Accepted Trainers Announced

The RRP announced today the list of participating trainers accepted to compete at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
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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.…
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