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January 2, 2024

2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Open for Submission

Applications are open January 2nd through the 19th.…
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November 20, 2023

Make a Difference This Season for Thoroughbreds Beyond Racing

The RRP’s year-end giving campaign starts now. Can you help set us up for a great 2024?…
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October 12, 2024

Big Fame Is Named 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion, Sponsored by Churchill Downs Inc.

The top title went to Big Fame, trained by Angela Carmitchel.…
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August 8, 2025

Makeover Champions Program Returns to Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover 

Makeover Champions invites members of the Thoroughbred racing industry to demonstrate public support for former connected horses who are headed to the 2025 retraining competition, the largest and most lucrative of its kind in North America. …
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March 27, 2023

2023 Fund-a-Need Program Launched for Thoroughbred Makeover

Directly support the 2023 #TBMakeover through Fund-a-Need!…
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October 14, 2023

Knockemdown Crowned 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion

Trained by Alison O’Dwyer, Knockemdown routed through Dressage to win both preliminary and Finale rounds of competition!…
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October 13, 2023

The Celebration Continues at the Thoroughbred Makeover

The field is now set for the Thoroughbred Makeover Finale Championships.…
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January 3, 2023

2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open for Submission

Submissions close on January 20.…
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February 15, 2023

512 Trainers Accepted to 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover

The world’s largest and most lucrative retraining competition for recently-retired racehorses takes place on October 11-14, 2023 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, awarding over $100,000 in prize money.…
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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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January 15, 2025

Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members

Welcome, Chris Knehr and Robert Hartman!…
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July 16, 2024

Volunteer Sign-Ups Now Open for 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover

Help us produce the biggest celebration in Thoroughbred aftercare on October 9-12!…
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October 21, 2022

2022 Thoroughbred Makeover & National Symposium Showcases Thoroughbreds in Second Careers

The event championed the trainability and athleticism of the recently-retired Thoroughbred.…
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July 2, 2025

2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting Donations

Can you make a contribution to support the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) on Thoroughbred aftercare’s largest stage?…
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February 27, 2023

2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Reservations Now Open

Booths paid in full by May 1 will lock in early bird pricing!…
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December 1, 2023

2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now Available

Application season is approaching for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…
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October 12, 2023

Preliminary Competition Concludes at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium

Preliminary competition is now complete, setting the stage for the Finale Championships on Saturday.…
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January 20, 2023

2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Closed

The application period for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium is now closed.…
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November 16, 2022

Retired Racehorse Project Announces 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Dates, Fee Changes

The Retired Racehorse Project announced today that the Thoroughbred Makeover will return to the Kentucky Horse Park for its eighth year October 11th-14th, 2023.…
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June 10, 2024

Anonymous Donor to Match $4,500 in RRP’s Fund-a-Need Campaign

This pledged contribution will be matched in a series of monthly fundraisers to double the impact of donations.…
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October 18, 2023

2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium Raises Bar for Thoroughbred Second Careers

Returning to the Kentucky Horse Park for the eighth time since 2015, the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, took place on October 11-14 and welcomed 320 Thoroughbreds taking their first foray into new…
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December 15, 2022

It’s Thoroughbred Makeover Application Season!

Start your journey to the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover now.…
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July 11, 2024

2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting Donations

Support the Retired Racehorse Project’s biggest Thoroughbred Makeover fundraiser!…
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December 19, 2024

ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship Available for 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover

Scholarship funds are available for up to 50 eligible horses competing in the 2025 competition.…
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