July 15, 2024 Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board MembersPat Cummings and Sarah Williams have joined the RRP board.…Read More
February 27, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Reservations Now OpenBooths paid in full by May 1 will lock in early bird pricing!…Read More
December 5, 2024 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now AvailableRevisions to rules are indicated in red and clarifications are indicated in blue.…Read More
May 19, 2025 Claiborne Farm & Lane’s End Farm Return as Co-Sponsors of Thoroughbred Makeover Former Broodmare DivisionThe 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover takes place on October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…Read More
September 19, 2022 Real Rider Cup Comes Home to Fair Hill, Triples Previous Fundraising RecordFollowing a record-setting turnout in Lexington in July, the Real Rider Cup returned to its home in Fair Hill to complete the 2022 series of events, welcoming 32 horse and rider combinations along with hundreds of spectators to Fair Hill…Read More
October 11, 2023 First Day of Competition Concludes at the 2023 Thoroughbred MakeoverOver 300 horses are competing at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover!…Read More
August 26, 2024 Meet the Thoroughbred Makeover Class of 2024It’s time for our annual deep dive into the data we collected on this year’s Makeover class!…Read More
March 17, 2025 Sponsorships Available for 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe 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.…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
June 1, 2026 Retired Racehorse Project Announces New Graduate Classes for 2026 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe Retired Racehorse Project has announced the addition of Graduate Classes to the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover, giving Makeover alumni an opportunity to return to the Kentucky Horse Park and compete once again as part of the Thoroughbred Makeover experience.…Read More
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
June 18, 2024 Claiborne Farm and Lane’s End Farm Co-Sponsor Thoroughbred Makeover Former Broodmare DivisionFirst run as a pilot program in 2023, the Former Broodmare division is now an official competition avenue at the Thoroughbred Makeover.…Read More
September 13, 2024 Churchill Downs Incorporated Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover ChampionThis 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.…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
April 4, 2025 The Thoroughbreds of the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day EventGet to know the Thoroughbreds taking on the 5* and 4* divisions at this year’s Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event!…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
April 15, 2024 The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the 2024 KY3DEJoin the RRP for Thoroughbred-centric activities at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day-Event, April 25-28!…Read More
October 14, 2022 Education & Competition Continue at Thoroughbred Makeover & T.I.P. ChampionshipsThe third day of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium saw plenty of action!…Read More
September 26, 2025 2025 Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award: DraftedSelected by a committee of Makeover officials, this year’s winner of the Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award is Drafted!…Read More
December 1, 2023 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now AvailableApplication season is approaching for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…Read More