Forever’s Not For Everyone

July 01, 2022
Giving a Thoroughbred his ‘forever home’ is a romantic notion, but is it always realistic?
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  • Feature Stories: In-depth articles in each issue based on interviews with the best in the business.
  • Training: Tips from the most experienced horse trainers in all disciplines where Thoroughbreds excel, including racing.
  • Racehorse Life: A Thoroughbred’s history, from sales prep to training center to life on the backside, helps explain how they think and work in their second careers.
  • OTTB Care: The latest from vets, nutritionists, farriers, and farm managers about your Thoroughbred’s health.
  • Thoroughbreds in Sport: Thoroughbred eventers, hunters, jumpers, polo ponies, barrel racers, and many more are making news at shows and competitions worldwide.
  • RRP News: Building bridges to second careers and increasing demand for Thoroughbreds is a big job, involving many services, events, and programs, all described here.
  • Makeover News: Learn about the latest updates to the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, the RRP's banner event and the largest and most lucrative retraining competition in the world for recently-retired racehorses.
  • Aftercare News: Questions, answers, struggles, and solutions from the nonprofit facilities that serve as the safety net for Thoroughbreds after racing.

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March 31, 2023

Picking Prospects: Spring 2023

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVEYou’re reading an Off-Track Thoroughbred Subscriber Exclusive.A collaboration of the Retired Racehorse Project and Horse Media Group, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine is the only publication focused on the Thoroughbred in equestrian sports.…
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March 31, 2023

Perfecting Your OTTB’s Body Condition

How to help your Thoroughbred achieve an ideal body condition score SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVEYou’re reading an Off-Track Thoroughbred Subscriber Exclusive.A collaboration of the Retired Racehorse Project and Horse Media Group, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine is the only publication focused on the Thoroughbred in equestrian…
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March 31, 2023

Caring for Racehorse Hooves

How farriers, grooms and trainers work together to keep runners’ feet in top condition SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVEYou’re reading an Off-Track Thoroughbred Subscriber Exclusive.A collaboration of the Retired Racehorse Project and Horse Media Group, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine is the only publication focused on the…
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March 30, 2023

Positive Outcomes

Positive reinforcement training can give your OTTB a productive and confident start SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVEYou’re reading an Off-Track Thoroughbred Subscriber Exclusive.A collaboration of the Retired Racehorse Project and Horse Media Group, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine is the only publication focused on the Thoroughbred in…
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March 30, 2023

A Parent’s Guide to OTTB Ownership

Pros, cons and advice for parents considering off-track Thoroughbreds for their young riders SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVEYou’re reading an Off-Track Thoroughbred Subscriber Exclusive.A collaboration of the Retired Racehorse Project and Horse Media Group, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine is the only publication focused on the Thoroughbred…
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March 30, 2023

Bringing It Back

Quarter horse breeders return to Thoroughbred roots SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVEYou’re reading an Off-Track Thoroughbred Subscriber Exclusive.A collaboration of the Retired Racehorse Project and Horse Media Group, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine is the only publication focused on the Thoroughbred in equestrian sports. Winner of the…
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March 30, 2023

Bitting Up Your OTTB

How do you choose the right bit with which to restart your OTTB? SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVEYou’re reading an Off-Track Thoroughbred Subscriber Exclusive.A collaboration of the Retired Racehorse Project and Horse Media Group, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine is the only publication focused on the Thoroughbred…
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March 29, 2023

Webinar: Developing Healthy Hooves

Featuring Alicia Harlov of The Healthy Hoof. Recorded March 2023…
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March 27, 2023

2023 Fund-a-Need Program Launched for Thoroughbred Makeover

Directly support the 2023 #TBMakeover through Fund-a-Need!…
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March 10, 2023

RRP Store Clearance & New “It’s Not Luck” Merch!

Our annual fall/winter clearance starts now — plus, don’t miss our new limited edition “It’s Not Luck” merch!…
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March 3, 2023

February Trainer Newsletter: Resources and Opportunities

We know all of you are at varying stages with your Makeover hopefuls, or may still be searching for them, and we want to do our part to provide you with the tools needed to make every step of your…
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February 27, 2023

2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Reservations Now Open

Booths paid in full by May 1 will lock in early bird pricing!…
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February 15, 2023

512 Trainers Accepted to 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover

The world’s largest and most lucrative retraining competition for recently-retired racehorses takes place on October 11-14, 2023 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, awarding over $100,000 in prize money.…
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January 31, 2023

T.I.P. Announces Shows and Championships for 2023

T.I.P. Western & Central Dressage Championships will once again be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington during the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
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January 20, 2023

2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Closed

The application period for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium is now closed.…
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January 17, 2023

Webinar: Marketing Your Thoroughbred For Sale (2021)

Featuring Caraneen Smith of BigEq.com and Bethany Pastorial of Bethany P Photography. Recorded July 2021.…
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January 17, 2023

Webinar: Injury Rehabilitation for the Retired Racehorse

Featuring Dr. Kevin Haussler. Recorded July 2021…
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January 17, 2023

Webinar: Using Body Condition Scoring to Inform Your Feeding Plan

Featuring Kentucky Equine Research’s Drs. Kathleen Crandell and Katie Young. Recorded April 2021…
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January 17, 2023

Webinar: Researching Your OTTB (2021)

Featuring RRP staff and guest panelists. Recorded March 2021…
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January 17, 2023

Webinar: How to Train When You Can’t Ride

Featuring Dr. Shannon Reed and Kristen Kovatch Bentley. Recorded March 2021…
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January 17, 2023

Seminar: Complementary & Alternative Therapies for the OTTB

Featuring Dr. Heath Soignier, DVM, Rood & Riddle veterinarian, and Larkspur Carroll, DVM, CORE Therapies. Recorded October 2022…
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January 17, 2023

Seminar: Latest Developments in Joint Therapies

Featuring Dr. Shannon Reed, DVM, MS, DACVS (LA), Texas A&M University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, and Dr. Chris Newton, DVM, Rood & Riddle veterinarian. Recorded October 2022…
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January 17, 2023

Seminar: Optimizing Management of the Sport Horse

Featuring Dr. Sarah Reuss, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, Boehringer-Ingelheim, and Dr. Sarah Escaro, DVM, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. Recorded October 2022…
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January 15, 2023

2023 Trainer Acceptance Letter

Congratulations! You are one of over 500 talented trainers and team members who are on track to show the world what a Thoroughbred ex-racehorse can do at this year’s Makeover. Would you like to announce your acceptance on social media?…
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