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.…

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…

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 award is now designed to recognize a Thoroughbred Makeover graduate horse which has gone on to serve as an ambassador for the athleticism and trainability of the retired racehorse in its career beyond racing…

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 winning slogan will be one of our new sticker designs for 2025!…

The Kentucky leg of the Real Rider Cup raised over $78,000 on Saturday, July 8!…

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.…

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) announced today the list of participating trainers accepted to compete at the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, taking place on October 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…

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).…

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

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.…

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

Mark your calendars: the friendly show jumping competition returns for 2024 to raise funds for Thoroughbred aftercare!…

The RRP and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announce today that TCA has returned as the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…

T.I.P. Western & Central Dressage Championships will once again be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington during the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…

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.…

The RRP announced today the list of former breeders, owners, trainers, stallion farms and other connections participating in Makeover Champions, the RRP’s new initiative to encourage more public support of Thoroughbreds in careers beyond racing via the Thoroughbred Makeover.…

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