September 21, 2023 The Real Rider Cup Wraps Up Milestone Year in Fair HillThe Real Rider Cup raised over $140,000 this year for Thoroughbred aftercare!…Read More
July 15, 2024 Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board MembersPat Cummings and Sarah Williams have joined the RRP board.…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
January 30, 2025 James & Shari Ough Donate $25,000 to Increase Prize Money at Thoroughbred MakeoverThis additional prize money will offer payout through tenth place for the new Championship format that debuts this year.…Read More
April 22, 2025 Real Rider Cup Announces 2025 Competition DatesThe Real Rider Cup (RRC) organizing committee today announced dates for the annual charity show jumping competition: Saturday, June 28th in Lexington, KY and Saturday, October 18th in Fair Hill, Maryland.…Read More
January 3, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open for SubmissionSubmissions close on January 20.…Read More
July 16, 2024 Volunteer Sign-Ups Now Open for 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverHelp us produce the biggest celebration in Thoroughbred aftercare on October 9-12!…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
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
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
March 7, 2024 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Applications Now OpenReserve your space by April 30 to secure early bird pricing!…Read More
May 23, 2023 2023 Real Rider Cup Now Open for Rider RegistrationThe charity show jumping event will raise money for Thoroughbred aftercare and hold competition legs in Kentucky and Maryland.…Read More
March 18, 2025 Enter Our 2025 Sticker Slogan Contest!The winning slogan will be one of our new sticker designs for 2025!…Read More
December 19, 2024 ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship Available for 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverScholarship funds are available for up to 50 eligible horses competing in the 2025 competition.…Read More
February 18, 2025 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Accepted Trainers AnnouncedThe RRP announced today the list of participating trainers accepted to compete at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…Read More
January 12, 2024 RRP to Host Aftercare Industry Month Virtual ConferenceAftercare Industry Month is coming in February!…Read More
December 20, 2022 Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members and OfficersThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is pleased to announce the election of a new board chair, Richard Lamb, and vice chair, Jodie Vella-Gregory, along with the addition of two new board members: Dr. Shannon Reed and Sissy Wickes.…Read More
March 2, 2026 Retired Racehorse Project Announces 2026-2030 Strategic PlanThe 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.…Read More
October 12, 2023 Preliminary Competition Concludes at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National SymposiumPreliminary competition is now complete, setting the stage for the Finale Championships on Saturday.…Read More
April 11, 2023 RRP is Hiring!Job descriptions and application link can be found here for development team member and program assistant.…Read More