October 13, 2022 Preliminary Competition Concludes at the #TBMakeoverFull results and scores are now available.…Read More
September 24, 2024 RRP Announces Format Changes for 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverBeginning in 2025, the Finale Championship event will be replaced by individual discipline championships, welcoming back the top ten highest-placed horses after preliminary competition.…Read More
February 17, 2026 Accepted Trainers Announced for 2026 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today the list of participating trainers accepted to compete at the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, taking place on October 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…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
January 3, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open for SubmissionSubmissions close on January 20.…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
February 27, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Reservations Now OpenBooths paid in full by May 1 will lock in early bird pricing!…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
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
March 18, 2026 RRP Is Hiring!RRP is hiring for positions of Communications Manager and Development Manager, Individual Giving.…Read More
October 22, 2025 2025 Real Rider Cup Events Conclude During the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, Over $130,000 RaisedThe Fair Hill leg of the Real Rider Cup enjoyed its new home on the schedule of events at the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory, concluding a gorgeous day of cross country where the…Read More
October 14, 2025 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Marks Ten Years of Largest Thoroughbred Retraining CompetitionTaking place October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park, the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, celebrated its tenth anniversary in its current location and overall format.…Read More
October 18, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium Raises Bar for Thoroughbred Second CareersReturning to the Kentucky Horse Park for the eighth time since 2015, the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, took place on October 11-14 and welcomed 320 Thoroughbreds taking their first foray into new…Read More
September 21, 2022 Fourth Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to Take Place at Thoroughbred MakeoverThe Summit takes place on October 11.…Read More
July 15, 2024 Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board MembersPat Cummings and Sarah Williams have joined the RRP board.…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
January 17, 2025 RRP’s Aftercare Industry Month Virtual Conference Returns for 2025Four 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.…Read More
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. …Read More
November 10, 2023 Time to Catch Holiday Savings in the RRP Store!The RRP Store is back online with holiday deals for every Thoroughbred lover on your list!…Read More
March 6, 2025 Erin Gilmore Photography Returns as Official Show Photographer of 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe 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.…Read More