Education
December 15, 2025
2026 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open For Drafting
Start working on your 2026 application now!…
News
May 23, 2023
2023 Real Rider Cup Now Open for Rider Registration
The charity show jumping event will raise money for Thoroughbred aftercare and hold competition legs in Kentucky and Maryland.…
October 12, 2023
Preliminary Competition Concludes at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium
Preliminary competition is now complete, setting the stage for the Finale Championships on Saturday.…
October 12, 2024
Big Fame Is Named 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion, Sponsored by Churchill Downs Inc.
The top title went to Big Fame, trained by Angela Carmitchel.…
January 30, 2025
James & Shari Ough Donate $25,000 to Increase Prize Money at Thoroughbred Makeover
This additional prize money will offer payout through tenth place for the new Championship format that debuts this year.…
June 10, 2024
Anonymous Donor to Match $4,500 in RRP’s Fund-a-Need Campaign
This pledged contribution will be matched in a series of monthly fundraisers to double the impact of donations.…
May 23, 2024
After the Races & Retired Racehorse Project Split Win in Resolute Racing’s Poker For Ponies Tournament
ATR and the RRP jointly announced their gratitude and appreciation for splitting the win in Resolute Racing’s Poker For Ponies Tournament earlier this month on May 1.…
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.…
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!…
January 12, 2024
RRP to Host Aftercare Industry Month Virtual Conference
Aftercare Industry Month is coming in February!…
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.…
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!…
November 25, 2024
RRP Announces $38,700 Match for 2024 Year-End Giving Campaign
The RRP announces the launch of its 2024 year-end giving campaign with a total goal of $100,000, including a $38,700 match pledge that will double contributions from donors who support the organization’s charitable mission to increase demand for Thoroughbreds beyond…
September 26, 2025
2025 Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award: Drafted
Selected by a committee of Makeover officials, this year’s winner of the Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award is Drafted!…
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.…
April 11, 2023
RRP is Hiring!
Job descriptions and application link can be found here for development team member and program assistant.…
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!…
February 17, 2026
Accepted Trainers Announced for 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover
The 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.…
June 2, 2025
2025 Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award Now Open For Nominations
Named in memory of beloved chief steward Bill Kraatz, the Ambassador Award recognizes a Thoroughbred Makeover graduate horse that has gone on to serve as an ambassador for the athleticism and trainability of the retired racehorse in its career beyond…
December 19, 2024
ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship Available for 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover
Scholarship funds are available for up to 50 eligible horses competing in the 2025 competition.…
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