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 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 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…

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…

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…

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

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

Racehorses learn to do flying lead changes from an early age…

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,…

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

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…

Register and track your Thoroughbred with this important identification tool…

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

How to scout for an OTTB online…

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

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

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…

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%…

By: Kristen Kovatch Bentley The Thoroughbred has long been revered as the ultimate horse for the sport of three-day eventing, so it’s no surprise that 12 entries in this year’s Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event chose them as their competitive…

How to help your OTTB develop a beautiful neck and back…

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

A guide to handicapping a horse race that any Thoroughbred fan can follow…

How to turn your OTTB into a well-rounded event horse…

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced this week that Dr. Carolyn Karlson, Ph. D. has been elected as chair of the Retired Racehorse Project’s board of directors and Sue Smith has been elected vice chair. Also elected to the board…