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
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
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
February 6, 2026 Retired Racehorse Project & Virginia Tech Team Up for Thoroughbred Wellness ExpoThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Virginia Tech jointly announced today the Thoroughbred Wellness Expo, which will take place on Saturday, February 28, at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, VA.…Read More
January 8, 2023 After the Finish Line’s Charity Auction of Breeders’ Cup Hats to Benefit RRP & OthersSponsored by the Georgia B. Ridder Foundation…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
August 22, 2025 Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Presenting Sponsor of 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National SymposiumThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announced today that TCA has returned as the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, the banner event of the RRP.…Read More
March 26, 2026 Erin Gilmore Photography Returns as Official Show Photographer of 2026 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe 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…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
January 15, 2025 Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board MembersWelcome, Chris Knehr and Robert Hartman!…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
July 11, 2023 Volunteer at the 2023 Thoroughbred MakeoverVolunteer sign-ups are now open for the “happiest horse show on earth”!…Read More
January 12, 2026 Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board Members, Advisory Council MembersThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today the addition of five new members to its board of directors elected at the organization’s December board meeting.…Read More
November 20, 2023 Make a Difference This Season for Thoroughbreds Beyond RacingThe RRP’s year-end giving campaign starts now. Can you help set us up for a great 2024?…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
August 30, 2023 Real Rider Cup Surpasses Major Fundraising MilestoneJoin us in congratulating the Real Rider Cup on raising over half a million dollars for Thoroughbred aftercare!…Read More
November 16, 2023 Retired Racehorse Project Discontinues Publication of Off-Track Thoroughbred MagazineAfter eight years in print, the Retired Racehorse Project today announced that it will no longer produce its award-winning quarterly publication, Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine. The forthcoming winter issue will be the last.…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
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
October 15, 2022 She’s A Bold One Crowned Thoroughbred Makeover ChampionCongratulations to junior trainer Jenna Denver!…Read More