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
December 30, 2022 RRP’s First Footing Silent Auction, Sponsored by OCD Pellets, Features Racing Star Shoes & BootsGet your bids in now through January 6!…Read More
February 15, 2023 512 Trainers Accepted to 2023 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe world’s largest and most lucrative retraining competition for recently-retired racehorses takes place on October 11-14, 2023 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, awarding over $100,000 in prize money.…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
March 27, 2023 2023 Fund-a-Need Program Launched for Thoroughbred MakeoverDirectly support the 2023 #TBMakeover through Fund-a-Need!…Read More
October 15, 2022 She’s A Bold One Crowned Thoroughbred Makeover ChampionCongratulations to junior trainer Jenna Denver!…Read More
March 7, 2024 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Applications Now OpenReserve your space by April 30 to secure early bird pricing!…Read More
April 9, 2026 The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day EventThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) will once again have a presence at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 23-26 at the Kentucky Horse Park!…Read More
December 15, 2022 It’s Thoroughbred Makeover Application Season!Start your journey to the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover now.…Read More
October 12, 2022 Day One In the Books at the 2022 #TBMakeoverSpecial thanks to our presenting sponsor Thoroughbred Charities of America!…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
December 1, 2023 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now AvailableApplication season is approaching for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…Read More
April 8, 2025 The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the 2025 Kentucky Three-Day EventThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) will have a presence at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 24-27 at the Kentucky Horse Park!…Read More
January 20, 2026 ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship Returns for 2026 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe 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.…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
June 6, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting DonationsDo you want to make a contribution to support the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) on Thoroughbred aftercare’s largest stage?…Read More
August 25, 2022 Meet the Horses of the 2022 Thoroughbred MakeoverEach Thoroughbred Makeover class offers valuable insights into aftercare: learn more about this year’s entries!…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
June 2, 2025 2025 Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award Now Open For NominationsNamed 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…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