December 1, 2023 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now AvailableApplication season is approaching for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…Read More
September 21, 2023 The Real Rider Cup Wraps Up Milestone Year in Fair HillThe Real Rider Cup raised over $140,000 this year for Thoroughbred aftercare!…Read More
August 5, 2025 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Clinics Open to GraduatesWe’re excited to welcome back graduate horses to the Thoroughbred Makeover for clinic opportunities this fall!…Read More
October 10, 2025 Preliminary Competition Wraps at the 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverPreliminary competition has wrapped at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…Read More
January 31, 2023 T.I.P. Announces Shows and Championships for 2023T.I.P. Western & Central Dressage Championships will once again be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington during the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…Read More
September 18, 2023 Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover and National SymposiumTCA has supported the RRP since 2012.…Read More
October 8, 2025 First Day of Preliminary Competition Concludes at 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe first day of preliminary competition at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, has concluded and scores are now posted.…Read More
August 26, 2024 Meet the Thoroughbred Makeover Class of 2024It’s time for our annual deep dive into the data we collected on this year’s Makeover class!…Read More
March 2, 2026 Retired Racehorse Project Announces 2026-2030 Strategic PlanThe RRP announced today the unveiling of its new strategic plan, designed to expand support services, strengthen the Thoroughbred Makeover, and deepen collaboration across the racing, equestrian and aftercare sectors.…Read More
April 6, 2026 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Now Open For ApplicationsThe Vendor Fair will run throughout the competition from October 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…Read More
August 29, 2023 Meet the Horses of the Thoroughbred Makeover Class of 2023Take a deep dive into the stats and trends we’re seeing in this year’s Makeover class!…Read More
May 22, 2025 Request for Proposal: Contract Volunteer CoordinatorThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is seeking proposals for a seasonal volunteer coordinator for the Thoroughbred Makeover.…Read More
July 15, 2024 Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board MembersPat Cummings and Sarah Williams have joined the RRP board.…Read More
July 1, 2025 2025 Real Rider Cup Lexington Raises Over $57,000 for Thoroughbred AftercareThe Lexington leg of the Real Rider Cup welcomed 30 horse and rider combinations along with hundreds of spectators to New Vocations at Mereworth Farm on June 28th, 2025.…Read More
November 20, 2023 Make a Difference This Season for Thoroughbreds Beyond RacingThe RRP’s year-end giving campaign starts now. Can you help set us up for a great 2024?…Read More
March 18, 2026 RRP Is Hiring!RRP is hiring for positions of Communications Manager and Development Manager, Individual Giving.…Read More
September 29, 2023 Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members and Officers, Establishes Advisory CouncilThe RRP announced the election of new officers as well as the creation of an advisory council.…Read More
September 17, 2024 2024 Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award: Talk Show ManTalk Show Man, a 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover graduate, is the first recipient of the reimagined Ambassador Award.…Read More
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!…Read More
March 14, 2024 RRP Launches 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Fundraising InitiativesLearn more about the Make the Makeover and Fund-a-Need campaigns!…Read More