Education
December 1, 2017
The Power of the PPs
What your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…
Education
December 1, 2017
In the Driver’s Seat
Ex-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…
December 1, 2017
Online OTTB Shopping Dos and Don’ts
With the advent of social media, shopping for an OTTB became easy and fun. But there are some things the savvy shopper should know before saying “yes” to a pretty face online.…
December 1, 2017
Managing Limb Deviations in Foals
Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…
June 19, 2017
RRP Annual Report Released
RRP published its first annual report in early June. The document can be found on the About Us page of RetiredRacehorseProject.org and a printed version is available by request from the RRP office (410-798-5140). The 18-page report describes RRP programs…
June 1, 2017
Reading Between the Lines
How a horse’s pedigree can influence its talent off the track.…
June 1, 2017
Surviving Stall Rest
A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…
June 1, 2017
Understanding Racing Levels
What do those jargony race records really mean?…
May 11, 2017
CANTER Pennsylvania Educational Scholarship Program for Thoroughbred Riders
Applications Due May 15, 2017 CANTER Pennsylvania, a non-profit organization dedicated to placing ex-racehorses into new careers for sport and pleasure use, is accepting scholarship applications from riders of all ages interested in advancing their thoroughbred riding skills and training.…
April 4, 2017
Plantation Field Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Retired Racehorse Project
UNIONVILLE, PA (April 4, 2017) – Plantation Field International Horse Trials will celebrate its 10th anniversary by kicking off a multi-year partnership with the Retired Racehorse Project. This year’s event, held Sept. 14-17, 2017 in beautiful Unionville, will celebrate excellence…
April 1, 2017
OTTBs in Uniform
Thoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…
April 1, 2017
Tendon Injuries, Past and Present
How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…
April 1, 2017
Ticket to the Top
Four riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…
April 1, 2017
Shoeing at the Track
Shoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…
March 28, 2017
Racetrack Rehoming Agents Initiative
The following was presented by RRP President Steuart Pittman in early March at the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) Convention. The RRP board has reviewed the document but made no decision about whether to move forward. Please share…
March 15, 2017
Hoedown at Hagyard
Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is presenting the Hoedown at Hagyard on Saturday, April 29 in the sport horse covered arena at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. Also stay tuned for the full schedule of RRP events that weekend including Thoroughbred Makeover Previews…
February 17, 2017
Retired Racehorse Project and United States Eventing Association Collaborate to Educate Trainers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2017 Contact: Steuart Pittman, President Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) 410-507-3351 / Steuart@retiredracehorseproject.org Rob Burk, CEO United States Eventing Association (USEA) 703 – 779 – 9895 x3017 | rburk@useventing.com RETIRED RACEHORSE PROJECT AND UNITED…
February 11, 2017
Ocala Jockey Club / RRP BBQ
Join Thoroughbred Racing and Three Day Eventing people who share a passion for the Thoroughbred horse. The evening includes dinner, drinks, and a brief presentation from Steuart Pittman, Pavla Nygaard, and others on why Retired Racehorse Project is partnering with…
December 15, 2016
Year End Letter from the RRP President
Friends of Retired Racehorse Project, At the end of every year I write a letter to the people whose generosity and commitment to Thoroughbred horses have made Retired Racehorse Project the agent for change that it has become. I want…
December 1, 2016
What Makes a Turf vs. a Dirt Horse?
Trainers consider footing preferences, pedigree and way of going when deciding which racing surface to run a horse on.…
December 1, 2016
The Truth About Respiratory Issues
Upper respiratory conditions don’t affect racehorses as often as other types of ailments, but can have significant impact when they do.…
December 1, 2016
Therapy Thoroughbreds
Meet four ex-racehorses helping heal human bodies and minds.…
November 19, 2016
Syndicating Your Makeover Horse
By: Clare Mansmann February 4, 2017 Most of us have seen the fruits of racehorse syndications. Joyful and bittersweet stories behind the horses, race days full of sharply dressed families hugging and cheering and screaming themselves hoarse in all their…
September 1, 2016
Protecting Your Horse’s Back
Some Thoroughbreds come off the track with tight or painful backs…
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