Education
March 14, 2024
RRP Launches 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Fundraising Initiatives
Learn more about the Make the Makeover and Fund-a-Need campaigns!…
News
November 16, 2022
Retired Racehorse Project Announces 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Dates, Fee Changes
The Retired Racehorse Project announced today that the Thoroughbred Makeover will return to the Kentucky Horse Park for its eighth year October 11th-14th, 2023.…
October 12, 2022
Day One In the Books at the 2022 #TBMakeover
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Thoroughbred Charities of America!…
January 20, 2026
ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship Returns for 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that thanks to funding by the ASPCA Right Horse Reimagining Racers Grant, the ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship returns for the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
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!…
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?…
April 1, 2025
2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Applications Now Open
The Vendor Fair runs throughout the competition, October 8-11, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…
May 5, 2026
Retired Racehorse Project’s Kirsten Green Appointed to Maryland Racing Commission
The Retired Racehorse Project today announced that its executive director, Kirsten Green, has been sworn in to serve on the Maryland Racing Commission, following an appointment by Governor Wes Moore and confirmation by the Executive Nominations Committee of the State…
October 9, 2024
First Day of Competition Is In the Books at the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover
The first day of preliminary competition has wrapped!…
March 10, 2023
RRP Store Clearance & New “It’s Not Luck” Merch!
Our annual fall/winter clearance starts now — plus, don’t miss our new limited edition “It’s Not Luck” merch!…
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. …
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!…
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.…
July 15, 2024
Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members
Pat Cummings and Sarah Williams have joined the RRP board.…
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!…
September 19, 2022
Real Rider Cup Comes Home to Fair Hill, Triples Previous Fundraising Record
Following a record-setting turnout in Lexington in July, the Real Rider Cup returned to its home in Fair Hill to complete the 2022 series of events, welcoming 32 horse and rider combinations along with hundreds of spectators to Fair Hill…
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.…
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.…
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!…
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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