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December 1, 2019

Dealing With Long Toes & Low Heels

Left unmanaged, this common condition in Thoroughbreds can cause bigger problems…
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December 1, 2019

Picking Prospects: Winter 2020

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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December 1, 2019

Applications Now Open For 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover

Applications are now open for the 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America! Applications will be accepted through January 15, 2020, and accepted trainers will be announced on February 15, 2020.…
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December 1, 2019

From the Ground Up

Establishing connection, confidence and a foundation for your OTTB through groundwork…
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December 1, 2019

From Track to Shed

How top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…
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October 29, 2019

Breeders’ Cup to Partner With the Retired Racehorse Project

October 29, 2019 By: Kristen Bentley, Retired Racehorse Project  Breeders’ Cup Ltd. today announced a partnership with the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) to honor the winner of this year’s Thoroughbred Makeover between races at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, bringing…
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October 24, 2019

In Review: The 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover & National Symposium

On October 2-5, 2019, 374 horses descended on the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington for the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. They competed in one or two of ten disciplines, contending for top honors,…
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October 3, 2019

Thoroughbred Makeover Preliminary Competition Day One Results

October 2, 2019 The temperatures are hot at the Kentucky Horse Park, but the competition is hotter: the first day of preliminary competition is complete at the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of…
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September 30, 2019

Thoroughbred Makeover Features Diverse Skills

Bloodhorse…
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September 26, 2019

Retired Racehorse Project Emphasizes Equine Welfare With New Arrival Exam at Thoroughbred Makeover

September 23, 2019 By: Kristen Kovatch Bentleykbentley@retiredracehorseproject.org In keeping with the organization’s goal to better serve the Thoroughbred and continue to educate the owners, trainers and farms who seek to help transition these horses to second careers, the Retired Racehorse…
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September 7, 2019

Inaugural Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to be Held at 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover

Thursday, September 5, 2019 On October 1, 2019, the Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), Thoroughbred Incentive Program and Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) will join together to present the inaugural Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit, a conference focused on…
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September 4, 2019

The Thoroughbred Makeover Class of 2019 is Set

The final entry period for the 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), has passed — which means that our field of contestants is set! Let’s take look at the numbers and find out…
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September 1, 2019

Nutritional Supplements for Your OTTB

How to evaluate product quality and claims, plus supplement categories that might benefit your horse…
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September 1, 2019

Picking Prospects: Fall 2019

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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September 1, 2019

Changing Leads

Racehorses learn to do flying lead changes from an early age…
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August 20, 2019

Thoroughbred Charities of America Named Title Sponsor of 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announce that TCA will once again be the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky,…
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July 10, 2019

The Retired Racehorse Project at Breyerfest

Breyerfest comes to Kentucky Horse Park on July 12-14, and the Retired Racehorse Project will be part of the action!…
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June 14, 2019

Off-Track Thoroughbred Clinches General Excellence Win in Equine Media Awards

The Retired Racehorse Project’s (RRP) Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine won “General Excellence Association Publication (circulation less than 15,000)” at the 2019 American Horse Publications’ (AHP) Equine Media Awards presentation, which took place June 1, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Horse Media…
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June 1, 2019

Microchipping Your Horse

Register and track your Thoroughbred with this important identification tool…
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June 1, 2019

Picking Prospects: Summer 2019

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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June 1, 2019

Scrolling for a Sport Horse

How to scout for an OTTB online…
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June 1, 2019

Comeback Kids

Patience, perseverance key for bringing OTTBs back from injuries sustained post-racing…
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June 1, 2019

How Racehorses Travel

On the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…
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May 10, 2019

RRP & LRK3DE: All Things Thoroughbred at Kentucky Three-Day

The Retired Racehorse Project staff has just returned from an outstanding week in Kentucky! As one of the highest levels of competition in any discipline in which Thoroughbreds hold their own, it’s a natural fit for RRP to create Thoroughbred…
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