July 10, 2023 Woodall Defends Real Rider Cup Champion Title in LexingtonThe Kentucky leg of the Real Rider Cup raised over $78,000 on Saturday, July 8!…Read More
May 23, 2023 2023 Real Rider Cup Now Open for Rider RegistrationThe charity show jumping event will raise money for Thoroughbred aftercare and hold competition legs in Kentucky and Maryland.…Read More
May 30, 2023 New & Improved RRP Horse Listings LaunchedThe RRP announced today the launch of its new and improved Horse Listings, which had been temporarily shelved while the organization updated its website and improved processes in the back end.…Read More
September 13, 2024 Churchill Downs Incorporated Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover ChampionThis 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.…Read More
February 15, 2024 396 Trainers Accepted to 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverAccepted trainers have signed up to bring a total of 416 horses.…Read More
April 30, 2024 The Real Rider Cup Announces 2024 Competition DatesMark your calendars: the friendly show jumping competition returns for 2024 to raise funds for Thoroughbred aftercare!…Read More
November 24, 2025 Join the RRP Community During Our 2025 Year-End Giving CampaignThe 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…Read More
December 1, 2023 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now AvailableApplication season is approaching for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…Read More
November 16, 2022 Retired Racehorse Project Announces 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Dates, Fee ChangesThe Retired Racehorse Project announced today that the Thoroughbred Makeover will return to the Kentucky Horse Park for its eighth year October 11th-14th, 2023.…Read More
September 8, 2022 Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover and National SymposiumThe 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!…Read More
December 15, 2025 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open For DraftingStart working on your 2026 application now!…Read More
September 21, 2022 Fourth Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to Take Place at Thoroughbred MakeoverThe Summit takes place on October 11.…Read More
June 3, 2024 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award Now Open for NominationThe award is now designed to recognize a Thoroughbred Makeover graduate horse which has gone on to serve as an ambassador for the athleticism and trainability of the retired racehorse in its career beyond racing…Read More
March 18, 2026 RRP Is Hiring!RRP is hiring for positions of Communications Manager and Development Manager, Individual Giving.…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
December 13, 2022 Claiborne Farm to Sponsor Former Broodmare Pilot Division at 2023 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Claiborne Farm has committed as the title sponsor of the Former Broodmare division in its pilot year at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…Read More
January 12, 2024 RRP to Host Aftercare Industry Month Virtual ConferenceAftercare Industry Month is coming in February!…Read More
October 9, 2024 First Day of Competition Is In the Books at the 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe first day of preliminary competition has wrapped!…Read More
October 1, 2025 RRP Announces 2025 Makeover Champions ParticipantsThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today the list of former breeders, owners, trainers, stallion farms and other connections participating in Makeover Champions, the RRP’s initiative to encourage more public support of Thoroughbreds in careers beyond racing via the Thoroughbred…Read More
May 29, 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Adds Clinic OpportunitiesClinics 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.…Read More