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February 14, 2020

616 Entries Accepted to the 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2020 Contact: Jen Roytz 859-494-4712 | jroytz@retiredracehorseproject.org 616 Entries Accepted to 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover The journey officially begins today for 616 accepted entries, representing 604 unique trainers and teams, on the road to the Retired…
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October 29, 2019

Breeders’ Cup to Partner With the Retired Racehorse Project

October 29, 2019 By: Kristen Bentley, Retired Racehorse Project  Breeders’ Cup Ltd. today announced a partnership with the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) to honor the winner of this year’s Thoroughbred Makeover between races at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, bringing…
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October 24, 2019

In Review: The 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover & National Symposium

On October 2-5, 2019, 374 horses descended on the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington for the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. They competed in one or two of ten disciplines, contending for top honors,…
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October 3, 2019

Thoroughbred Makeover Preliminary Competition Day One Results

October 2, 2019 The temperatures are hot at the Kentucky Horse Park, but the competition is hotter: the first day of preliminary competition is complete at the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of…
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September 26, 2019

Retired Racehorse Project Emphasizes Equine Welfare With New Arrival Exam at Thoroughbred Makeover

September 23, 2019 By: Kristen Kovatch Bentleykbentley@retiredracehorseproject.org In keeping with the organization’s goal to better serve the Thoroughbred and continue to educate the owners, trainers and farms who seek to help transition these horses to second careers, the Retired Racehorse…
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September 7, 2019

Inaugural Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to be Held at 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover

Thursday, September 5, 2019 On October 1, 2019, the Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), Thoroughbred Incentive Program and Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) will join together to present the inaugural Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit, a conference focused on…
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September 4, 2019

The Thoroughbred Makeover Class of 2019 is Set

The final entry period for the 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), has passed — which means that our field of contestants is set! Let’s take look at the numbers and find out…
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August 20, 2019

Thoroughbred Charities of America Named Title Sponsor of 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announce that TCA will once again be the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky,…
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June 14, 2019

Off-Track Thoroughbred Clinches General Excellence Win in Equine Media Awards

The Retired Racehorse Project’s (RRP) Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine won “General Excellence Association Publication (circulation less than 15,000)” at the 2019 American Horse Publications’ (AHP) Equine Media Awards presentation, which took place June 1, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Horse Media…
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May 10, 2019

RRP & LRK3DE: All Things Thoroughbred at Kentucky Three-Day

The Retired Racehorse Project staff has just returned from an outstanding week in Kentucky! As one of the highest levels of competition in any discipline in which Thoroughbreds hold their own, it’s a natural fit for RRP to create Thoroughbred…
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May 9, 2019

Breyer Horses to Offer RRP Incentive

Celebrate the Triple Crown with Breyer Horses and give back to the Retired Racehorse Project! On racing Saturdays (May 4, May 16 and June 8, 2019), purchase any regular line products (except for club releases, web specials and BreyerFest tickets) and 10%…
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March 12, 2019

First Annual Give Back to Go Scholarship Awarded to TB Makeover Trainers

It’s not just a scholarship that Emily Daignault-Salvaggio launched, with the intention of refunding one 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover trainer’s entry fee through her family’s Daignault Family Foundation. The Give Back to Go Scholarship may just have launched a movement —…
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March 5, 2019

RRP at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event 2019

Let RRP be your guide to all things Thoroughbred at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, April 25-28, 2019 in Lexington, KY!  Be sure to check out and follow all of the Thoroughbreds competing! …
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February 25, 2019

RRP and Friends at the 2019 Horse World Expo

Join RRP at the Horse World Expo, Feb 28 – March 3 for demonstrations, seminars, and shopping all things OTTB!…
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February 21, 2019

Retired Racehorse Radio Hits Podcasting Airwaves

The newest show to join the Horse Radio Network, Retired Racehorse Radio by Kentucky Performance Products is your guide to the adoption, care and training of the retired racehorse. The show will primarily focus on ex-racing Thoroughbreds, but will also…
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February 1, 2019

673 Trainers Accepted to Compete at 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover

The journey officially begins today for 673 accepted trainers on the road to the 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. This is the second-highest number of accepted applicants in the event’s history. The 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover will…
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January 14, 2019

Pittman, de Sousa Among Winners at US Equestrian Annual Meeting

Retired Racehorse Project founder Steuart Pittman was named the recipient of the 2018 EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award while longtime Thoroughbred Makeover competitor and outspoken OTTB advocate Isabela de Sousa was named 2018 USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year at the…
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January 7, 2019

RRP Executive Director Jen Roytz Featured Guest on The Plaidcast

“RRP executive director Jen Roytz was a featured guest on last week’s episode of The Plaidcast, The Plaid Horse’s podcast! Jen chatted with Piper Klemm and Sissy Wickes about changing the conversation around Thoroughbred ex-racehorses through the Retired Racehorse Project’s…
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December 22, 2018

WE DID IT! RRP Reaches Year-End Fundraising Goal

WE DID IT! With thanks to all of our donors, sponsors and supporters, the Retired Racehorse Project has reached its $50,000 year-end fundraising goal for 2018. The generous match of up to $25,000 from RRP board Vice President Carolyn Karlson…
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October 7, 2018

Reloaded is America’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred with Trainer Elisa Wallace!

Several times, Elisa Wallace has come tantalizingly close to winning the top prize at the $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, but things have never quite gone her way in the Finale. This year, she doubled her chances…
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September 18, 2018

Press Release: “Real Riders” Test Their Mettle in This Weekend’s Real Rider Cup

September 17, 2018 On Sunday, Sept. 23, the on-track and off-track worlds will come together as 16 celebrities from various sectors of Thoroughbred racing will compete in the show jumping arena for the second annual Real Rider Cup at the…
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September 12, 2018

Select Sales Agency and Others Pledge Portion of Sales Proceeds to RRP

Retired Racehorse Project announced that Select Sales Agency will be launching a new initiative, donating $5 to RRP per horse sold at public auction during the 2018-2019 sales season. Select Sales will also offer their clients the opportunity to donate,…
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August 26, 2018

Thoroughbred Charities of America Named Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announced that TCA will be the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, on…
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July 30, 2018

Become a Thoroughbred Racehorse Owner – Retired Racehorse Project and Wasabi Ventures Stables

Wasabi Ventures Stables is teaming up with the Retired Racehorse Project to offer RRP members an opportunity to own a piece of a racehorse! Retired Racehorse Project members can enter to win a 1% share in a filly recently purchased…
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