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October 13, 2021

First Day of Preliminary Competition Wraps at Thoroughbred “Mega-Makeover”

The first day of preliminary competition is in the books at the 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, with Dressage and Show Jumper taking the spotlight as the competition’s two most popular classes this year.…
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September 29, 2021

Two Week ’Til Showtime at the Thoroughbred Makeover

In just two weeks, preliminary competition will be taking place at the 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America — aka, the Mega-Makeover!…
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September 22, 2021

RRP Wins ASPCA Equine Welfare Award

The RRP is honored to have been named the Equine Welfare Award winner at the 2021 ASPCA Humane Awards!…
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September 17, 2021

Third Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to Take Place at Thoroughbred Makeover

The third annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit on Tuesday, October 12 will kick off a week of Thoroughbred-centered activities at the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
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September 9, 2021

Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium

Fulfilling its commitment to improving the lives and welfare of Thoroughbred racehorses both on and off the track, Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) has returned as the title sponsor of the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium. …
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August 25, 2021

The Horses of the Mega-Makeover

It’s been a long road to Kentucky for the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) Mega-Makeover classes of 2020 and 2021, between the event’s postponement in 2020 and the constantly-changing landscape as a result of the global pandemic. The final entry period…
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July 21, 2021

Keeneland Returns As Sponsor of Arrival Exam & Finale Jog at Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Keeneland has returned as the sponsor for the Arrival Exam and Finale Jogs at the combined 2020 and 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover. The Arrival Exam and Finale Jogs are the most prominent equine…
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July 2, 2021

ASPCA Makeover Marketplace Expands to Include Thoroughbred Makeover Prospects

Thanks to the continued generous support of the ASPCA, the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that the ASPCA Makeover Marketplace catalog will be expanded this year to include adoptable Thoroughbred Makeover prospects eligible for the 2022 competition. The ASPCA…
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July 1, 2021

Picking Prospects: Summer 2021

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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June 25, 2021

Stable Social Ep. 4 “Retraining Goals” Presented by the RRP

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June 18, 2021

Stable Social Ep. 2 “Retraining Goals” Presented by the RRP

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June 18, 2021

Stable Social Ep. 1 “Retraining Goals” Presented by the RRP

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June 7, 2021

Barrel Racing Champs a First for Second-Career Thoroughbreds

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June 4, 2021

RRP to Host The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program Barrel Racing Championships at the Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) jointly announced today that the inaugural T.I.P. Barrel Racing Championships will be hosted at the RRP’s flagship event, the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, this October at…
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April 14, 2021

The Thoroughbreds of the 2021 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event

Learn more about the Thoroughbreds competing at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, the classic 5-star competition!…
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April 1, 2021

Picking Prospects: Spring 2021

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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March 31, 2021

Neil Agate, Buck Davidson, and Jodie Vella-Gregory Elected to RRP Board of Directors

RRP founder Steuart Pittman honored as board member emeritus…
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March 24, 2021

Subscribe Now for the Spring Issue of OTTB Magazine!

The Spring issue of Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine, the award-winning publication of the Retired Racehorse Project, is hitting mailboxes soon! Don’t miss this issue, packed with information to get your season started off strong.…
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March 16, 2021

5th Annual Real Rider Cup to be Held Virtually June 20-26

Entries now open for this Thoroughbred industry charity show jumping event…
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March 10, 2021

RRP Presents $5,000 Highpoint Thoroughbred Award at 2021 LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) proudly presented the $5,000 Highpoint Thoroughbred Award at the 2021 LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field in Aiken, SC on Saturday, March 6.…
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February 25, 2021

U.S. Polo Assn. and The GAUNTLET OF POLO® Tournament Series Partner to Support Notable Polo Charities

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February 22, 2021

Two Ways to Play in the Retired Racehorse Project’s Sire Madness, Presented by Surfside Stables, LLC

The Retired Racehorse Project’s Sire Madness is back for another season, presented this year by Surfside Stables, LLC.…
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February 18, 2021

Retired Racehorse Project Selected as Gauntlet of Polo Charity

The Retired Racehorse Project is honored to have been chosen as one of ten charities eligible to be selected by the winning and runner-up teams to receive a donation in each of the three tournaments that make up the Gauntlet…
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February 15, 2021

480 Trainers Accepted to 2021 Class of Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) welcomes today 484 accepted applications, representing 480 unique trainers and teams, to the 2021 class of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
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