Education
October 15, 2022
She’s A Bold One Crowned Thoroughbred Makeover Champion
Congratulations to junior trainer Jenna Denver!…
News
March 26, 2026
Erin Gilmore Photography Returns as Official Show Photographer of 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Erin Gilmore Photography will return as the Official Show Photographer of the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. The 2026 competition takes place October 7-10 at…
December 1, 2023
2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now Available
Application season is approaching for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…
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…
March 18, 2025
Enter Our 2025 Sticker Slogan Contest!
The winning slogan will be one of our new sticker designs for 2025!…
August 1, 2024
Retired Racehorse Project Introduces Makeover Champions Program for Racing Industry
The program invites members of the Thoroughbred racing industry to demonstrate public support for former connected horses who are headed to the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover.…
January 15, 2025
Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members
Welcome, Chris Knehr and Robert Hartman!…
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.…
December 13, 2022
Claiborne Farm to Sponsor Former Broodmare Pilot Division at 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Claiborne Farm has committed as the title sponsor of the Former Broodmare division in its pilot year at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
October 4, 2023
Follow Along With the RRP’s Thoroughbred Makeover, October 11-14
Everyone can participate with our banner event, even from home!…
October 1, 2025
RRP Announces 2025 Makeover Champions Participants
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today the list of former breeders, owners, trainers, stallion farms and other connections participating in Makeover Champions, the RRP’s initiative to encourage more public support of Thoroughbreds in careers beyond racing via the Thoroughbred…
April 30, 2024
The Real Rider Cup Announces 2024 Competition Dates
Mark your calendars: the friendly show jumping competition returns for 2024 to raise funds for Thoroughbred aftercare!…
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 27, 2023
2023 Fund-a-Need Program Launched for Thoroughbred Makeover
Directly support the 2023 #TBMakeover through Fund-a-Need!…
April 6, 2026
2026 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Now Open For Applications
The Vendor Fair will run throughout the competition from October 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…
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 13, 2023
The Celebration Continues at the Thoroughbred Makeover
The field is now set for the Thoroughbred Makeover Finale Championships.…
October 11, 2023
First Day of Competition Concludes at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover
Over 300 horses are competing at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover!…
December 20, 2022
Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members and Officers
The 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.…
September 24, 2024
RRP Announces Format Changes for 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover
Beginning in 2025, the Finale Championship event will be replaced by individual discipline championships, welcoming back the top ten highest-placed horses after preliminary competition.…
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