Education
September 29, 2023
Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members and Officers, Establishes Advisory Council
The RRP announced the election of new officers as well as the creation of an advisory council.…
News
November 24, 2025
Join the RRP Community During Our 2025 Year-End Giving Campaign
The Retired Racehorse Project has built a true community dedicated to increasing demand for Thoroughbreds beyond racing. Former connections cheer their horses home at the Thoroughbred Makeover. Volunteers dedicate their time and energy to helping produce events. Aftercare professionals network…
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.…
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. …
August 5, 2025
2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Clinics Open to Graduates
We’re excited to welcome back graduate horses to the Thoroughbred Makeover for clinic opportunities this fall!…
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!…
October 11, 2025
Championship Winners Crowned at 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover
Ten champions were crowned today at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
March 17, 2025
Sponsorships Available for 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that sponsorships are now available for the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, taking place at the Kentucky Horse Park on October 8-11.…
March 18, 2026
RRP Is Hiring!
RRP is hiring for positions of Communications Manager and Development Manager, Individual Giving.…
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.…
December 20, 2022
Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members and Officers
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is pleased to announce the election of a new board chair, Richard Lamb, and vice chair, Jodie Vella-Gregory, along with the addition of two new board members: Dr. Shannon Reed and Sissy Wickes.…
October 11, 2023
First Day of Competition Concludes at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover
Over 300 horses are competing at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover!…
April 9, 2026
The Thoroughbreds of the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event
Would the Kentucky Three-Day Event be the ‘Best Weekend All Year’ without some Thoroughbred representation? We don’t think so. Get to know some of the Thoroughbreds that will be competing in the 5* and 4* level this weekend, from April…
October 4, 2023
Follow Along With the RRP’s Thoroughbred Makeover, October 11-14
Everyone can participate with our banner event, even from home!…
October 15, 2022
She’s A Bold One Crowned Thoroughbred Makeover Champion
Congratulations to junior trainer Jenna Denver!…
August 29, 2022
Real Rider Cup Returns to Fair Hill Thoroughbred Show in MD With Strong Lineup of Horses & Riders
The Real Rider Cup, a charity show jumping event created by Anita Motion to benefit Thoroughbred aftercare, is once again bringing the racing and equestrian worlds together in Fair Hill, MD.…
June 18, 2024
Claiborne Farm and Lane’s End Farm Co-Sponsor Thoroughbred Makeover Former Broodmare Division
First run as a pilot program in 2023, the Former Broodmare division is now an official competition avenue at the Thoroughbred Makeover.…
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.…
April 11, 2023
Help Shape RRP Programming & Services: Take Our Survey!
Responses submitted by April 18 are eligible for a prize drawing of $100 in RRP store credit!…
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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