Thanks to the #ThankfulForMyRacehorse campaign, Giving Tuesday fundraisers, and donations, we are HALFWAY to our goal! All year-end donations given through December 31 will be generously matched up to $20,000 by Nine Thirty Racing, Carolyn Karlson, Copper Beech Stables and Brownstead Farm.
Special thanks to Wasabi Ventures Stables, which donated a membership and a share in a racehorse to the RRP fan who raised the most money with their #ThankfulForMyRacehorse fundraiser. We’re pleased to award that prize to Erin O’Keefe, a 2020/2021 Thoroughbred Makeover trainer!
There is still PLENTY of time to support the RRP’s year-end giving goal — plus earn some RRP swag! Donate $200 or more and you will receive a gift from the RRP of a water bottle in our well-loved Tattersalls design. We are so grateful for your support this year!
In Other News
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
TCA has supported the RRP since 2012.…
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September 5, 2023
September Trainer Newsletter: Last Chance for Changes and Refunds!
Earn your final entry fees back through fundraising for the fund-a-need campaign, make your final entry edits before it is too late, confirm your horse’s EHV-1 vaccination is in compliance, and know the rules for scratching or nominating catch riders.…
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August 30, 2023
Real Rider Cup Surpasses Major Fundraising Milestone
Join us in congratulating the Real Rider Cup on raising over half a million dollars for Thoroughbred aftercare!…
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August 29, 2023
Meet the Horses of the Thoroughbred Makeover Class of 2023
Take a deep dive into the stats and trends we’re seeing in this year’s Makeover class!…
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August 1, 2023
August Trainer Newsletter: Final Entry OPEN
It is crunch time. The final entry form opens for submission at 10:00am EDT today, August 1st, and closes at 5:00pm EDT on August 15th. This is the last form Makeover trainers need to complete in order to participate in…
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August 1, 2023
Horse Listings Pitfalls… And How to Avoid Them
Crafting the perfect horse listing is true art. Here are a few common pitfalls in writing and producing horse listings, and how to avoid them to make sure your horse stands out from the crowd!…
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July 28, 2023
The Makeover & the Racing Industry
How can you and your horses get involved?…
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July 27, 2023
Understanding EPM
Learn about the signs, treatment and prognosis for horses with the neurologic disease equine protozoal myeloencephalitis SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVEYou’re reading an Off-Track Thoroughbred Subscriber Exclusive.A collaboration of the Retired Racehorse Project and Horse Media Group, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine is the only publication focused…
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July 27, 2023
Training Timelines
How to know when you and your off-track Thoroughbred are ready for the next step SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVEYou’re reading an Off-Track Thoroughbred Subscriber Exclusive.A collaboration of the Retired Racehorse Project and Horse Media Group, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine is the only publication focused on…
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July 27, 2023
The Significance of Sale Repositories
Repositories at Thoroughbred sales allow buyers to access health information without subjecting horses to multiple exams SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVEYou’re reading an Off-Track Thoroughbred Subscriber Exclusive.A collaboration of the Retired Racehorse Project and Horse Media Group, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine is the only publication focused…
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July 27, 2023
Picking Prospects: Summer 2023
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVEYou’re reading an Off-Track Thoroughbred Subscriber Exclusive.A collaboration of the Retired Racehorse Project and Horse Media Group, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine is the only publication focused on the Thoroughbred in equestrian sports.…
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July 27, 2023
OTTBs for Science
Thoroughbreds can serve a higher purpose as members of well-cared-for research and teaching herds SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVEYou’re reading an Off-Track Thoroughbred Subscriber Exclusive.A collaboration of the Retired Racehorse Project and Horse Media Group, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine is the only publication focused on the…
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July 27, 2023
Career Moves
How four Makeover trainers connected with their Former Broodmare hopefuls SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVEYou’re reading an Off-Track Thoroughbred Subscriber Exclusive.A collaboration of the Retired Racehorse Project and Horse Media Group, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine is the only publication focused on the Thoroughbred in equestrian sports.…
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July 27, 2023
Best of the West
Events on the West Coast for Thoroughbred owners and lovers SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVEYou’re reading an Off-Track Thoroughbred Subscriber Exclusive.A collaboration of the Retired Racehorse Project and Horse Media Group, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine is the only publication focused on the Thoroughbred in equestrian sports.…
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July 19, 2023
July Trainer Newsletter: Horse Registrations Due and Final Entry Incoming
The summer of Makeover deadlines continues with horse registrations closing on July 28th and the final entry form being open for submission August 1st-15th. Both are mandatory for all Makeover Trainers and failure to meet these deadlines will result in…
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July 11, 2023
Volunteer at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover
Volunteer sign-ups are now open for the “happiest horse show on earth”!…
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July 10, 2023
Woodall Defends Real Rider Cup Champion Title in Lexington
The Kentucky leg of the Real Rider Cup raised over $78,000 on Saturday, July 8!…
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June 6, 2023
2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting Donations
Do you want to make a contribution to support the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) on Thoroughbred aftercare’s largest stage?…
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June 1, 2023
June Trainer Newsletter: Time Is Up for Application Changes!
The month of June kicks off the summer of Makeover deadlines. It is time to take action if you have been thinking of making any changes or additions to your entries. June 30th is the last day to submit late…
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May 30, 2023
New & Improved RRP Horse Listings Launched
The RRP announced today the launch of its new and improved Horse Listings, which had been temporarily shelved while the organization updated its website and improved processes in the back end.…
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May 26, 2023
Webinar: Understanding Feed Types & Diets
Webinar sponsored by Alltech/McCauley’s Feeds. Originally recorded May 25, 2023.…
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May 23, 2023
2023 Real Rider Cup Now Open for Rider Registration
The charity show jumping event will raise money for Thoroughbred aftercare and hold competition legs in Kentucky and Maryland.…
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April 21, 2023
April Trainer Newsletter: EHV-1, LRK3DE Volunteers, We’re Hiring!
There are 173 days until the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover, but who’s counting? Now that we have your attention, please take a moment to catch up with our April trainer newsletter. What follows is important information regarding your horse’s vaccination requirements,…
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