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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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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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May 22, 2025

Request for Proposal: Contract Volunteer Coordinator

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is seeking proposals for a seasonal volunteer coordinator for the Thoroughbred Makeover.…
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January 12, 2024

RRP to Host Aftercare Industry Month Virtual Conference

Aftercare Industry Month is coming in February!…
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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 9, 2024

First Day of Competition Is In the Books at the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover

The first day of preliminary competition has wrapped!…
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May 19, 2025

Claiborne Farm & Lane’s End Farm Return as Co-Sponsors of Thoroughbred Makeover Former Broodmare Division

The 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover takes place on October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…
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March 6, 2025

Erin Gilmore Photography Returns as Official Show Photographer of 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Erin Gilmore Photography will return as the Official Show Photographer of the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
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October 10, 2024

Preliminary Competition Concludes at the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover

That’s a wrap on preliminary days at North America’s largest retraining competition for Thoroughbreds!…
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July 15, 2024

Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members

Pat Cummings and Sarah Williams have joined the RRP board.…
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May 29, 2024

Thoroughbred Makeover Adds Clinic Opportunities

Clinics and guided schooling will be offered at the conclusion of preliminary competition for horses and their trainers that did not qualify for the Finale Championships.…
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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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March 14, 2024

RRP Launches 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Fundraising Initiatives

Learn more about the Make the Makeover and Fund-a-Need campaigns!…
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November 21, 2022

How Will You Make an Impact For the Breed?

Help the RRP continue its meaningful work in Thoroughbred aftercare by contributing now to the year-end campaign!…
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September 8, 2022

Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium

The RRP and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announce today that TCA has returned as the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…
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February 18, 2025

2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Accepted Trainers Announced

The RRP announced today the list of participating trainers accepted to compete at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
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November 25, 2024

RRP Announces $38,700 Match for 2024 Year-End Giving Campaign

The RRP announces the launch of its 2024 year-end giving campaign with a total goal of $100,000, including a $38,700 match pledge that will double contributions from donors who support the organization’s charitable mission to increase demand for Thoroughbreds beyond…
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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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January 8, 2023

After the Finish Line’s Charity Auction of Breeders’ Cup Hats to Benefit RRP & Others

Sponsored by the Georgia B. Ridder Foundation…
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October 12, 2022

Day One In the Books at the 2022 #TBMakeover

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Thoroughbred Charities of America!…
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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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October 14, 2022

Education & Competition Continue at Thoroughbred Makeover & T.I.P. Championships

The third day of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium saw plenty of action!…
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June 12, 2024

RRP Wins United Horse Coalition’s Unity Award

RRP staff and board members were honored at the American Horse Council luncheon on June 11.…
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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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