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
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
August 1, 2024 Retired Racehorse Project Introduces Makeover Champions Program for Racing IndustryThe program invites members of the Thoroughbred racing industry to demonstrate public support for former connected horses who are headed to the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover.…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
December 15, 2025 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open For DraftingStart working on your 2026 application now!…Read More
April 6, 2026 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Now Open For ApplicationsThe Vendor Fair will run throughout the competition from October 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…Read More
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!…Read More
June 3, 2024 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award Now Open for NominationThe award is now designed to recognize a Thoroughbred Makeover graduate horse which has gone on to serve as an ambassador for the athleticism and trainability of the retired racehorse in its career beyond racing…Read More
September 24, 2024 RRP Announces Format Changes for 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverBeginning in 2025, the Finale Championship event will be replaced by individual discipline championships, welcoming back the top ten highest-placed horses after preliminary competition.…Read More
September 8, 2022 Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover and National SymposiumThe RRP and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announce today that TCA has returned as the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…Read More
January 20, 2026 ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship Returns for 2026 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that thanks to funding by the ASPCA Right Horse Reimagining Racers Grant, the ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship returns for the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…Read More
August 29, 2022 Real Rider Cup Returns to Fair Hill Thoroughbred Show in MD With Strong Lineup of Horses & RidersThe Real Rider Cup, a charity show jumping event created by Anita Motion to benefit Thoroughbred aftercare, is once again bringing the racing and equestrian worlds together in Fair Hill, MD.…Read More
August 29, 2023 Meet the Horses of the Thoroughbred Makeover Class of 2023Take a deep dive into the stats and trends we’re seeing in this year’s Makeover class!…Read More
April 11, 2024 Erin Gilmore Photography Announced as Official Show Photographer of 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverErin Gilmore Photography covers internationally rated equestrian events as official photographer in the Northeast USA and beyond.…Read More
October 14, 2023 Knockemdown Crowned 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover ChampionTrained by Alison O’Dwyer, Knockemdown routed through Dressage to win both preliminary and Finale rounds of competition!…Read More
May 5, 2026 Retired Racehorse Project’s Kirsten Green Appointed to Maryland Racing CommissionThe Retired Racehorse Project today announced that its executive director, Kirsten Green, has been sworn in to serve on the Maryland Racing Commission, following an appointment by Governor Wes Moore and confirmation by the Executive Nominations Committee of the State…Read More
September 27, 2024 Real Rider Cup Fair Hill Raises $80,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercare, Announces Plans To Go WestAs of this writing, the event has raised over $600,000 for Thoroughbred aftercare and Motion has a vision to expand the event model to benefit more aftercare entities.…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
February 15, 2024 396 Trainers Accepted to 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverAccepted trainers have signed up to bring a total of 416 horses.…Read More
January 5, 2026 Applications Now Open for 2026 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that applications to compete in the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, are now open through January 23, 2026.…Read More