Education
September 1, 2016
Healthy Joints For Life
The industry is making headway in protecting racehorses’ sensitive joint tissues — an effort that will help preserve their soundness for racing and beyond.…
Education
September 1, 2016
Prepping Yearlings for Sales
Getting a gangly yearling sale-ready is an art that sets the horse up for a lifetime of good manners.…
August 1, 2016
International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses
Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) President Steuart Pittman made a presentation on Friday, July 22 to the Godolphin Lifetime Care of Thoroughbreds Forum in Newmarket, England describing in detail the history, principles, and programs of Retired Racehorse Project. He also participated…
June 19, 2016
Michelle Craig Is Finding The Bright Side By Going Bridleless
The Chronicle of the Horse June 17, 2016 By: Laura Lemon Click here to link to the original article at ChronofHorse.com On the morning of April 2, Michelle Craig and her 5-year-old son Carter geared up for the Virginia Horse…
June 1, 2016
Watching the Works
Head to the track at daybreak to see the horses work at varying speeds and distances…
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…
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.…
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