July 2, 2025 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting DonationsCan you make a contribution to support the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) on Thoroughbred aftercare’s largest stage?…Read More
July 1, 2025 2025 Real Rider Cup Lexington Raises Over $57,000 for Thoroughbred AftercareThe Lexington leg of the Real Rider Cup welcomed 30 horse and rider combinations along with hundreds of spectators to New Vocations at Mereworth Farm on June 28th, 2025.…Read More
June 2, 2025 2025 Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award Now Open For NominationsNamed 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…Read More
May 22, 2025 Request for Proposal: Contract Volunteer CoordinatorThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is seeking proposals for a seasonal volunteer coordinator for the Thoroughbred Makeover.…Read More
May 19, 2025 Claiborne Farm & Lane’s End Farm Return as Co-Sponsors of Thoroughbred Makeover Former Broodmare DivisionThe 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover takes place on October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…Read More
April 22, 2025 Real Rider Cup Announces 2025 Competition DatesThe 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.…Read More
April 8, 2025 The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the 2025 Kentucky Three-Day EventThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) will have a presence at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 24-27 at the Kentucky Horse Park!…Read More
April 4, 2025 The Thoroughbreds of the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day EventGet to know the Thoroughbreds taking on the 5* and 4* divisions at this year’s Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event!…Read More
April 1, 2025 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Applications Now OpenThe Vendor Fair runs throughout the competition, October 8-11, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…Read More
March 18, 2025 Enter Our 2025 Sticker Slogan Contest!The winning slogan will be one of our new sticker designs for 2025!…Read More
March 17, 2025 Sponsorships Available for 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe 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.…Read More
March 6, 2025 Erin Gilmore Photography Returns as Official Show Photographer of 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Erin Gilmore Photography will return as the Official Show Photographer of the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…Read More
February 18, 2025 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Accepted Trainers AnnouncedThe 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.…Read More
January 30, 2025 James & Shari Ough Donate $25,000 to Increase Prize Money at Thoroughbred MakeoverThis additional prize money will offer payout through tenth place for the new Championship format that debuts this year.…Read More
January 17, 2025 RRP’s Aftercare Industry Month Virtual Conference Returns for 2025Four webinar sessions featuring panelists from both non-profit organizations as well as business entities will delve into a range of topics that pertain to everyone who works in Thoroughbred aftercare.…Read More
January 15, 2025 Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board MembersWelcome, Chris Knehr and Robert Hartman!…Read More
December 19, 2024 ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship Available for 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverScholarship funds are available for up to 50 eligible horses competing in the 2025 competition.…Read More
December 5, 2024 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now AvailableRevisions to rules are indicated in red and clarifications are indicated in blue.…Read More
November 25, 2024 RRP Announces $38,700 Match for 2024 Year-End Giving CampaignThe RRP announces the launch of its 2024 year-end giving campaign with a total goal of $100,000, including a $38,700 match pledge that will double contributions from donors who support the organization’s charitable mission to increase demand for Thoroughbreds beyond…Read More
October 15, 2024 Retired Racehorse Project’s 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Showcases the Breed Beyond RacingThe 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover was the ninth edition of the event in Kentucky.…Read More
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.…Read More
October 10, 2024 Preliminary Competition Concludes at the 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverThat’s a wrap on preliminary days at North America’s largest retraining competition for Thoroughbreds!…Read More
October 9, 2024 First Day of Competition Is In the Books at the 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe first day of preliminary competition has wrapped!…Read More
October 2, 2024 Follow Along with the 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe banner event of the Retired Racehorse Project is coming October 9-12! Here’s how to follow all the action.…Read More