July 28, 2022“Good Vibes Only” Contest WinnersHow did your horses enjoy the Equine Relax Trax? Take a look for yourself!…Read More
July 19, 2022Retired Racehorse Project Partners With Ride iQ AppThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announces today that is has partnered with Ride iQ, the innovative app that gives its members access to hundreds of on-demand audio lessons taught by world-class equestrians.…Read More
July 15, 2022Enter Our “Good Vibes Only” Contest with Equine Relax Trax!One grand prize winner will earn $100 in RRP Store credit!…Read More
July 11, 2022Real Rider Cup Lexington Raises Over $90,000 for Thoroughbred AftercareRain Stops and Stars Come Out for Real Rider Cup Lexington, Raising over $90,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercare Real Rider Cup welcomed 30 horse and rider combinations along with hundreds of spectators to New Vocations at Mereworth Farm Saturday, July 9th…Read More
June 30, 2022Thoroughbred Makeover Marketplace Expands in Partnership With ASPCA’s Right Horse InitiativeThanks to the continued generous support of the ASPCA, the RRP announces that the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, will include for the first time the ASPCA Right Horse Adoption Barn, in addition…Read More
June 28, 2022Retired Racehorse Project Unveils New WebsiteThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that it has unveiled a new website at TheRRP.org, combining its previous two sites for the organization and the Thoroughbred Makeover back under one umbrella.…Read More
June 23, 2022Star-Studded Lineup for Real Rider Cup Ahead of Fasig-Tipton July SaleThe Real Rider Cup, a charity show jumping event created by Anita Motion to benefit Thoroughbred aftercare, is bringing the racing and equestrian worlds together in Lexington, Kentucky just ahead of Fasig-Tipton’s July Sale.…Read More
June 9, 2022Real Rider Cup Returns for 2022 With New In-Person FormatThe charity show jumping event is back for 2022, to benefit the Fair Hill Thoroughbred Show, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, and the Retired Racehorse Project.…Read More
April 20, 2022The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day EventAll things RRP at LRK3DE!…Read More
April 13, 2022Anthony Patch is our 2022 “Thoroughbred of the Kentucky Three-Day”Eventing fans, rejoice… the Thoroughbreds of the Kentucky Three-Day poster series RETURNS for 2022!…Read More
April 1, 2022Erin O’Keefe Named RRP’s Development DirectorThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Erin O’Keefe has been hired for the new position of development director. …Read More
March 15, 2022Last Chance for Spring Cleaning Sale!It’s our LAST CHANCE on spring cleaning! Take 50% off of outerwear in the RRP Store, plus an ADDITIONAL 10% off all sale items! (10% additional savings reflected in cart.)…Read More
February 25, 2022RRP Master Class at Grand-Prix Eventing Festival at Bruce’s Field Features Buck DavidsonThe Retired Racehorse Project’s Master Class retraining clinic returns to the Grand-Prix Eventing Festival at Bruce’s Field on March 4, 2022!…Read More
February 15, 2022482 Trainers Accepted to Thoroughbred MakeoverThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announces today the acceptance of 482 trainers, including both individuals and team members, to the 2022 class of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA).…Read More
February 11, 2022Kirsten Green Named Executive Director of the Retired Racehorse ProjectKirsten Green has been named as the new executive director of the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) at the conclusion of a national search by a hiring committee comprised of board members.…Read More
February 1, 2022Celebrate Valentine’s Day with #HeartOfAThoroughbred Contest!There’s no doubt that Thoroughbreds have heart — that’s what draws so many of us to the breed!…Read More
January 31, 20222022 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Now Open for ApplicationThe Vendor Fair is located in the TCA Covered Arena on the concourse, which is the hub of activity at the Thoroughbred Makeover all week long including with competition, demonstrations and seminars. Outdoor spaces are also available.…Read More
January 25, 2022Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members and OfficersThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is pleased to announce the election of a new board chair, Sue Smith, and vice chair, Richard Lamb, along with the addition of three new board members: Malinda Lawrence, JudithAnn Hartman, and Clare and Tom…Read More
January 11, 2022T.I.P. Announces Expanded Championships at Thoroughbred MakeoverAfter a successful Barrel Racing Championships in 2021, T.I.P. and the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) are partnering to offer an expanded Western Championships and a Central Region Dressage Championships during the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover.…Read More
January 3, 20222022 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Open For SubmissionApplications for the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, are now open for submission through close of business day on January 21.…Read More
December 3, 2021After the Finish Line’s Charity Auction of Breeders’ Cup Hats to Benefit RRP & OthersAfter the Finish Line’s 6th Annual Charity Auction of Breeders’ Cup Hats starts this Sunday, December 5th. The auction, which runs for one week, is one of After the Finish Line’s fundraisers that benefits its grant making activity.…Read More
December 1, 20212022 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now AvailableAn updated rulebook is now available to be read online for the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. Print copies will be available for purchase at a later date.…Read More
November 24, 2021Jen Roytz to Step Back From RRP LeadershipAfter serving for four years as Retired Racehorse Project’s executive director and five years prior to that as a board member, Jen Roytz announced this week that she will be stepping down from her leadership role at the end of…Read More