Education
December 15, 2025
2026 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open For Drafting
Start working on your 2026 application now!…
News
September 18, 2023
Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium
TCA has supported the RRP since 2012.…
November 21, 2022
How Will You Make an Impact For the Breed?
Help the RRP continue its meaningful work in Thoroughbred aftercare by contributing now to the year-end campaign!…
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!…
October 8, 2025
First Day of Preliminary Competition Concludes at 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover
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.…
October 4, 2023
Follow Along With the RRP’s Thoroughbred Makeover, October 11-14
Everyone can participate with our banner event, even from home!…
February 27, 2023
2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Reservations Now Open
Booths paid in full by May 1 will lock in early bird pricing!…
March 17, 2025
Sponsorships Available for 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that sponsorships are now available for the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, taking place at the Kentucky Horse Park on October 8-11.…
September 13, 2024
Churchill Downs Incorporated Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover Champion
This title is awarded to the horse selected by a panel of judges as having the highest level of training at the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
July 11, 2024
2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting Donations
Support the Retired Racehorse Project’s biggest Thoroughbred Makeover fundraiser!…
January 20, 2023
2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Closed
The application period for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium is now closed.…
October 22, 2025
2025 Real Rider Cup Events Conclude During the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, Over $130,000 Raised
The 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…
October 13, 2022
Preliminary Competition Concludes at the #TBMakeover
Full results and scores are now available.…
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.…
June 6, 2023
2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting Donations
Do you want to make a contribution to support the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) on Thoroughbred aftercare’s largest stage?…
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!…
October 13, 2023
The Celebration Continues at the Thoroughbred Makeover
The field is now set for the Thoroughbred Makeover Finale Championships.…
July 11, 2023
Volunteer at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover
Volunteer sign-ups are now open for the “happiest horse show on earth”!…
February 15, 2023
512 Trainers Accepted to 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover
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.…
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