Education
December 30, 2022
RRP’s First Footing Silent Auction, Sponsored by OCD Pellets, Features Racing Star Shoes & Boots
Get your bids in now through January 6!…
News
May 29, 2024
Thoroughbred Makeover Adds Clinic Opportunities
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.…
January 21, 2026
RRP’s Aftercare Industry Month Virtual Conference Returns for 2026
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).…
November 24, 2025
Join the RRP Community During Our 2025 Year-End Giving Campaign
The Retired Racehorse Project has built a true community dedicated to increasing demand for Thoroughbreds beyond racing. Former connections cheer their horses home at the Thoroughbred Makeover. Volunteers dedicate their time and energy to helping produce events. Aftercare professionals network…
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…
May 23, 2024
After the Races & Retired Racehorse Project Split Win in Resolute Racing’s Poker For Ponies Tournament
ATR and the RRP jointly announced their gratitude and appreciation for splitting the win in Resolute Racing’s Poker For Ponies Tournament earlier this month on May 1.…
October 10, 2024
Preliminary Competition Concludes at the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover
That’s a wrap on preliminary days at North America’s largest retraining competition for Thoroughbreds!…
October 15, 2024
Retired Racehorse Project’s 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Showcases the Breed Beyond Racing
The 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover was the ninth edition of the event in Kentucky.…
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.…
August 30, 2023
Real Rider Cup Surpasses Major Fundraising Milestone
Join us in congratulating the Real Rider Cup on raising over half a million dollars for Thoroughbred aftercare!…
October 13, 2022
Preliminary Competition Concludes at the #TBMakeover
Full results and scores are now available.…
May 19, 2025
Claiborne Farm & Lane’s End Farm Return as Co-Sponsors of Thoroughbred Makeover Former Broodmare Division
The 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover takes place on October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…
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.…
April 5, 2024
Save in the RRP Store in the Spring Fling Sale!
Score seasonal savings in the RRP Store and wear your OTTB pride.…
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.…
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.…
July 10, 2023
Woodall Defends Real Rider Cup Champion Title in Lexington
The Kentucky leg of the Real Rider Cup raised over $78,000 on Saturday, July 8!…
July 16, 2024
Volunteer Sign-Ups Now Open for 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover
Help us produce the biggest celebration in Thoroughbred aftercare on October 9-12!…
March 27, 2023
2023 Fund-a-Need Program Launched for Thoroughbred Makeover
Directly support the 2023 #TBMakeover through Fund-a-Need!…
September 21, 2022
Fourth Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to Take Place at Thoroughbred Makeover
The Summit takes place on October 11.…
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