The RRP will once again have a presence at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, April 23-26, 2026! Look for our retail booth with RRP logowear, our 2026 “Thoroughbreds of the Kentucky Three-Day” poster, and information about the Thoroughbreds competing over the weekend. Demo & activity schedule details to follow.

Please join us as we celebrate 15 years of increasing demand for Thoroughbreds and recognize our guest of honor and founding RRP board member, Mrs. Carolyn Rice and her contributions to Thoroughbred aftercare.

Doors open 5 PM Thursday, July 31st at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine will be served. Casual dress.

This event is free to attend and a donation of $25 is suggested. Guests may also elect to be recognized as members of our honorary event committee for $150. Your RSVP by July 25th is greatly appreciated.

Guests should be aware that while this event is being held in a dedicated, accessible, climate controlled event space, Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga is an active equine facility and parking and outdoor walkways will be on grass/gravel footing.

Honorary Committee
The Honorary Committee is dedicated to supporting the ongoing mission of the Retired Racehorse Project. This celebration is made possible thanks to their generous contributions, and members will be recognized for their support at the event.

Headed to the Spa for Whitney weekend? Make sure you stop by NYRA’s Community Booth, located near the Jockey Silks Room porch, on Friday, August 1 and visit the Retired Racehorse Project!

Staff and board members of the RRP will be on-hand to answer questions about our unique and critical mission to increase demand for Thoroughbreds beyond racing. Pick up our Saratoga trading cards series featuring past stakes winners who went on to the Thoroughbred Makeover and new careers, enter a raffle, make a donation, and browse the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover registered horses list for your favorite racers of yesterday. We’ll also have a selection of logowear items for purchase from the RRP Store.

There will also be a named race in honor of the Retired Racehorse Project on August 1: join us trackside as we cheer the horses home! Check your program closer to the date for details.

Real Rider Cup Fair Hill
Saturday, October 18 at MARS Maryland 5*
Join us for a spirited afternoon of thrilling competition as the racing industry teams up with OTTBs to raise funds for Thoroughbred aftercare!

Hundreds of off-track Thoroughbreds, each with 10 months or less of retraining. Three days of competition in 10 different disciplines, vying for a share of over $100,000 in prize money. Thousands of spectators watching online and in person. Presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.

Thanks to the support of Thoroughbred Education & Research Foundation (TERF), the RRP is proud to present Aftercare Industry Month, a virtual conference open to all with a professional interest in Thoroughbred aftercare from all facets of the industry. Aftercare Industry Month will include four webinar sessions in the month of February that will provide an interactive experience for attendees to explore topics in-depth that pertain both to non-profit organizations and business entities. Session topics, panelist information, and event registration will be updated at https://www.therrp.org/aftercare-industry-month/

This immersive day of classroom sessions and live demos at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is co-hosted with Virginia Tech and designed to give Thoroughbred owners confidence about navigating sport careers after racing injuries and outcomes.

See session details and purchase tickets here.