Education
April 6, 2026
2026 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Now Open For Applications
The Vendor Fair will run throughout the competition from October 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…
News
September 18, 2023
Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium
TCA has supported the RRP since 2012.…
October 14, 2025
2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Marks Ten Years of Largest Thoroughbred Retraining Competition
Taking place October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park, the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, celebrated its tenth anniversary in its current location and overall format.…
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!…
October 18, 2023
2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium Raises Bar for Thoroughbred Second Careers
Returning to the Kentucky Horse Park for the eighth time since 2015, the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, took place on October 11-14 and welcomed 320 Thoroughbreds taking their first foray into new…
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.…
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.…
April 8, 2025
The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the 2025 Kentucky Three-Day Event
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) will have a presence at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 24-27 at the Kentucky Horse Park!…
October 4, 2023
Follow Along With the RRP’s Thoroughbred Makeover, October 11-14
Everyone can participate with our banner event, even from home!…
June 12, 2024
RRP Wins United Horse Coalition’s Unity Award
RRP staff and board members were honored at the American Horse Council luncheon on June 11.…
February 17, 2026
Accepted Trainers Announced for 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover
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.…
July 11, 2023
Volunteer at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover
Volunteer sign-ups are now open for the “happiest horse show on earth”!…
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).…
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…
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!…
October 15, 2022
She’s A Bold One Crowned Thoroughbred Makeover Champion
Congratulations to junior trainer Jenna Denver!…
September 29, 2026
Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Presenting Sponsor of 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announced today that TCA will return as presenting sponsor of the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, the RRP’s banner event. TCA’s commitment to improving the lives and…
May 30, 2023
New & Improved RRP Horse Listings Launched
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.…
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.…
March 18, 2025
Enter Our 2025 Sticker Slogan Contest!
The winning slogan will be one of our new sticker designs for 2025!…
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