Education
December 1, 2019
Dealing With Long Toes & Low Heels
Left unmanaged, this common condition in Thoroughbreds can cause bigger problems…
Education
December 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Winter 2020
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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.…
December 1, 2019
From the Ground Up
Establishing connection, confidence and a foundation for your OTTB through groundwork…
December 1, 2019
From Track to Shed
How top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
September 1, 2019
Nutritional Supplements for Your OTTB
How to evaluate product quality and claims, plus supplement categories that might benefit your horse…
September 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Fall 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
September 1, 2019
Changing Leads
Racehorses learn to do flying lead changes from an early age…
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,…
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!…
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…
June 1, 2019
Microchipping Your Horse
Register and track your Thoroughbred with this important identification tool…
June 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Summer 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
June 1, 2019
Scrolling for a Sport Horse
How to scout for an OTTB online…
June 1, 2019
Comeback Kids
Patience, perseverance key for bringing OTTBs back from injuries sustained post-racing…
June 1, 2019
How Racehorses Travel
On the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…
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…
May 9, 2019
Breyer Horses to Offer RRP Incentive
Celebrate the Triple Crown with Breyer Horses and give back to the Retired Racehorse Project! On racing Saturdays (May 4, May 16 and June 8, 2019), purchase any regular line products (except for club releases, web specials and BreyerFest tickets) and 10%…
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