Education
June 16, 2025
Picking Prospects: Spring 2025
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
Education
June 11, 2025
Trainer Violation Report Form
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June 10, 2025
2025 Silent Auction Donation Form
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June 3, 2025
Understanding Different Types of Track Conditions
From fast to firm, learn what the track conditions mean and how they affect Thoroughbreds on race day and beyond.…
June 2, 2025
2025 Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award Now Open For Nominations
Named 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…
May 22, 2025
Request for Proposal: Contract Volunteer Coordinator
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is seeking proposals for a seasonal volunteer coordinator for the Thoroughbred Makeover.…
May 21, 2025
May Trainer Newsletter: MAYbe Time to Plan
2025 Trainers, I apologize for the wordplay, but we are only 142 days away from the start of the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and it really is time to make sure you have all of your ducks in a row! We…
May 21, 2025
2025 Veterinarian Signup
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May 19, 2025
Claiborne Farm & Lane’s End Farm Return as Co-Sponsors of Thoroughbred Makeover Former Broodmare Division
The 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover takes place on October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…
May 8, 2025
Webinar: Life After the Finish Line: Keeping Retired Racehorses Healthy From the Inside Out
Sponsored by Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. Originally recorded May 5, 2025.…
May 5, 2025
Unsung Heroes: How Pony Horses Shape Racehorses and OTTBs
The pony horse and rider play an essential part in keeping things running smoothly at the racetrack.…
May 1, 2025
Beginning to End: How Can Breeders Best Support Thoroughbreds Brought Into the World?
MidAtlantic Thoroughbred…
April 22, 2025
Real Rider Cup Announces 2025 Competition Dates
The 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.…
April 17, 2025
April Trainer Newsletter: KY3DE Vols & Other Reminders
Makeover Trainer, April showers, indeed! We give you permission to take a quick break from training your Makeover prospect and dry off while you catch up on this month’s newsletter. What follows are important reminders, opportunities, and updates for all…
April 9, 2025
What Is an OTTB?
The acronym doesn’t refer to a specific breed, but a classification within the breed.…
April 8, 2025
The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the 2025 Kentucky Three-Day Event
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) will have a presence at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 24-27 at the Kentucky Horse Park!…
April 4, 2025
Letter to the Editor: Malibu Moon Is Second-Most Prolific Sire of Kentucky Three-Day Event Starters
Thoroughbred Daily News…
April 4, 2025
The Thoroughbreds of the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event
Get to know the Thoroughbreds taking on the 5* and 4* divisions at this year’s Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event!…
April 1, 2025
Second Acts: Love the Horse First
BloodHorse…
April 1, 2025
2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Applications Now Open
The Vendor Fair runs throughout the competition, October 8-11, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…
March 24, 2025
Vendor Fair Application
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March 24, 2025
Picking Prospects Winter 2025
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
March 19, 2025
March Trainer Newsletter: Feeling Lucky? Opportunities & Reminders
Hello 2025 trainers, Staying in the loop Our staff will keep Makeover Trainers aware of any upcoming opportunities or changes primarily through emails like this one. It is very important that you regularly check your email for communications from RRP…
March 18, 2025
Enter Our 2025 Sticker Slogan Contest!
The winning slogan will be one of our new sticker designs for 2025!…
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