Education
June 1, 2016
Going Western
Meet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…
Education
June 1, 2016
The Thrill of the ‘Chase
Thoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…
June 1, 2016
Tips For Selling Your OTTB
A step-by-step guide to marketing your off-track Thoroughbred, finding the right buyer and closing the deal successfully…
June 1, 2016
4 Tips for Healthy Thoroughbred Hooves
Management approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…
May 25, 2016
Montville resident helps OTTB race to save retired thoroughbreds
NorthJersey.com May 25, 2016 By: Lisa Kintish Click here to link to the original article at NorthJersey.com Hurricane Bluff Dr, Bluff for short, is a 5-year-old mare who begs for hugs and scratches. Retired from racing, the future could have…
May 25, 2016
New Jersey equestrians prepare for 2016 Kentucky Thoroughbred Challenge
Examiner.com May 24, 2016 By: Marcya Roberts Click here to link to the original article at Examiner.com Nicole McKinley of Howell, New Jersey and Michelle Horgan of Princeton, and Kendra Richardson and Samantha Haven of Pittstown, New Jersey have been…
April 8, 2016
A T’bred Tapped Twice on the Withers by Fate
Off Track ThoroughbredsApril 8, 2016By: Susan SalkClick here to link to the original article at OffTrackThoroughbreds.com A Thoroughbred gelding, who was “tapped twice on the withers by fate,” has transitioned from a top race trainer to a premier hunter/jumper team…
April 7, 2016
Kentucky Derby-Oaks Ticket Auction to Benefit Retired Racehorse Project
TwinSpires.com, the official wagering partner of the Kentucky Derby, and PaulickReport.com, a leading Thoroughbred information website, have teamed to auction a pair of tickets to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks to benefit the Retired Racehorse Project.…
April 1, 2016
Gate Training
Breaking from a starting gate doesn’t come naturally to a horse; learn how trainers teach their young Thoroughbreds this unique skill safely and effectively…
April 1, 2016
Feeding Your OTTB
Your retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…
March 1, 2016
Hoedown at Hagyard
Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is presenting the Hoedown at Hagyard on Saturday, April 30 in the sport horse covered arena at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute.…
March 1, 2016
Kids and Thoroughbreds: Partners for Life
With the right training and guidance, an off-track Thoroughbred can be a great youth horse — and a great investment.…
January 15, 2016
Nixall® and The Racing Dudes team up to benefit the Retired Racehorse Project
The management at Nixall® www.nixall.com/pages/rrp is proud to announce a partnership with The Racing Dudes www.racingdudes.com to benefit the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP). The Racing Dudes operate a nationally recognized web site that covers all aspects of Thoroughbred horse racing.…
September 24, 2015
RRP Press Release: Makeover Schedule and Entries Announced
One month from now the Breeders’ Cup Festival begins in Lexington, Kentucky. The week of festivities begins with the TCA Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium at the Kentucky Horse Park where $100,000 in prize money will be distributed to owners…
September 1, 2015
Uncovering Thoroughbred Talent
Whether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…
September 1, 2015
A Sound Investment
When evaluating a retired racehorse for a second career, what former injuries can you live with?…
August 10, 2015
Makeover Preview at Grand Haven Stable
Grand Haven Stable presents 2015 TCA Thoroughbred Makeover Preview A Celebration of Thoroughbreds in Second Careers Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 6pm to 8pm Free General Admission with the Option to Join Us for a Special Homestyle Buffet Dinner at…
May 31, 2015
Smoken Legacy: A Thoroughbred Makeover Detour
Smoken Legacy is a 2009 Thoroughbred gelding who won $156,445 in thirty starts and retired sound after a second place finish on October 30, 2014. Horse racing did right by him upon retirement. The rehoming project of the Horseman’s Benevolent…
March 24, 2015
Battle of the X’s and Remember Me Rescue
By Steuart Pittman, RRP President I had the honor this weekend of judging the Remember Me Rescue Horse Show and Battle of the X’s at the Will Rogers Equestrian Complex in Fort Worth Texas. What a fantastic group of people.…
March 5, 2015
Best Off-Track Thoroughbred Polo Pony Award for 2014
In 2014, the Retired Racehorse Project and the United States Polo Association’s Polo Development LLC partnered to award the best Off the Track Thoroughbred (OTTB) to a member of the Team USPA string. Team USPA identifies young, talented American players…
February 22, 2015
Rosie Napravnik Visits Lexington to Launch Pre-Breeder’s Cup $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover
On Monday, February 23, a group of Thoroughbred industry leaders will gather in Lexington, Kentucky, for a presentation about the launch of the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover. This event will feature more than 300 recently retired Thoroughbred racehorses in…
February 3, 2015
Welcome Rosie and Sue to the RRP Board!
The Retired Racehorse Project Board of Directors voted at its January 31 meeting to accept the nominations of Rosie Napravnik and Sue Smith to seats being vacated by founding board members Brian Magness and Jane Gilbert. Recently retired top jockey…
January 8, 2015
CANTER and RRP Join Forces for the Horses
Recipients of the 2014 and 2015 Thoroughbred Charities of America Industry Service Awards are joining forces to facilitate the sale of more Thoroughbred racehorses to buyers in the equestrian market. Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses (CANTER) is a non-profit…
January 6, 2015
Your Story: Meredith and Chewy
Meredith and her new horse, Chewy.We all know that horse shopping can be a stressful experience. The task of finding the right horse for the job you have to do is fraught with difficulty when the big, the bold and…
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