The RRP has been raising much-needed funds through our year-end giving campaign to go toward putting on next year’s “mega-Makeover,” and thanks to the contributions of so many, we’re approaching our matching goal early! But, thanks to additional contributions from Valerie Callcott-Stevens and Brownstead Farm, we now have an additional $5,000 in matching funds, which means every dollar donated will now be DOUBLED until we reach our $50,000 goal!
There is still plenty of time to support our year-end fundraiser AND earn some cool RRP swag! Anyone who donates $200 or more or raises that amount in a Facebook fundraiser will receive our a stainless steel water bottle featuring our popular Tattersalls design.
We are so thankful to our supporters who made this year’s match possible –- Carolyn Karlson, Copper Beech Stables, Nine Thirty Racing, Brownstead Farm and Valerie Callcott-Stevens!
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Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members and Officers, Establishes Advisory Council
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September Trainer Newsletter 2: Special Award Nominations
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September 21, 2023
The Real Rider Cup Wraps Up Milestone Year in Fair Hill
The Real Rider Cup raised over $140,000 this year for Thoroughbred aftercare!…
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September 18, 2023
Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium
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September 5, 2023
September Trainer Newsletter: Last Chance for Changes and Refunds!
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August 30, 2023
Real Rider Cup Surpasses Major Fundraising Milestone
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August 29, 2023
Meet the Horses of the Thoroughbred Makeover Class of 2023
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August 1, 2023
August Trainer Newsletter: Final Entry OPEN
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August 1, 2023
Horse Listings Pitfalls… And How to Avoid Them
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July 28, 2023
The Makeover & the Racing Industry
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July 27, 2023
Understanding EPM
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Training Timelines
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The Significance of Sale Repositories
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Picking Prospects: Summer 2023
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OTTBs for Science
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July 19, 2023
July Trainer Newsletter: Horse Registrations Due and Final Entry Incoming
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July 11, 2023
Volunteer at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover
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July 10, 2023
Woodall Defends Real Rider Cup Champion Title in Lexington
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June 6, 2023
2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting Donations
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June Trainer Newsletter: Time Is Up for Application Changes!
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May 30, 2023
New & Improved RRP Horse Listings Launched
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