Education
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.…
News
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!…
September 27, 2024
Real Rider Cup Fair Hill Raises $80,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercare, Announces Plans To Go West
As of this writing, the event has raised over $600,000 for Thoroughbred aftercare and Motion has a vision to expand the event model to benefit more aftercare entities.…
February 15, 2024
396 Trainers Accepted to 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover
Accepted trainers have signed up to bring a total of 416 horses.…
March 18, 2026
RRP Is Hiring!
RRP is hiring for positions of Communications Manager and Development Manager, Individual Giving.…
December 30, 2022
RRP’s First Footing Silent Auction, Sponsored by OCD Pellets, Features Racing Star Shoes & Boots
Get your bids in now through January 6!…
December 1, 2023
2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now Available
Application season is approaching for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…
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!…
October 12, 2022
Day One In the Books at the 2022 #TBMakeover
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Thoroughbred Charities of America!…
April 4, 2025
The Thoroughbreds of the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event
Get to know the Thoroughbreds taking on the 5* and 4* divisions at this year’s Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event!…
January 21, 2026
RRP’s Aftercare Industry Month Virtual Conference Returns for 2026
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today the return of its popular Aftercare Industry Month (AIM) for February 2026, presented by Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF).…
September 13, 2024
Churchill Downs Incorporated Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover Champion
This title is awarded to the horse selected by a panel of judges as having the highest level of training at the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
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.…
June 13, 2024
Mareworthy Charities & the RRP to Host Thoroughbred Broodmare Transition Symposium
The symposium will take place on July 10, 2024 at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, KY.…
April 6, 2026
2026 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Now Open For Applications
The Vendor Fair will run throughout the competition from October 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…
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!…
January 17, 2025
RRP’s Aftercare Industry Month Virtual Conference Returns for 2025
Four webinar sessions featuring panelists from both non-profit organizations as well as business entities will delve into a range of topics that pertain to everyone who works in Thoroughbred aftercare.…
January 2, 2024
2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Open for Submission
Applications are open January 2nd through the 19th.…
October 11, 2023
First Day of Competition Concludes at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover
Over 300 horses are competing at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover!…
January 15, 2025
Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members
Welcome, Chris Knehr and Robert Hartman!…
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