Taking 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.…

The top title went to Big Fame, trained by Angela Carmitchel.…

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.…

Selected by a committee of Makeover officials, this year’s winner of the Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award is Drafted!…

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.…

RRP staff and board members were honored at the American Horse Council luncheon on June 11.…

The 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.…

The 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.…

The application period for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium is now closed.…

Coming to the Kentucky Horse Park on October 8-11!…

Applications are open January 2nd through the 19th.…

It’s time for our annual deep dive into the data we collected on this year’s Makeover class!…

Application season is approaching for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…

The 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.…

The 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.…

The RRP announced the election of new officers as well as the creation of an advisory council.…

Over 300 horses are competing at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover!…

The 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover was the ninth edition of the event in Kentucky.…

Welcome, Chris Knehr and Robert Hartman!…

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…