September 21, 2022 Fourth Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to Take Place at Thoroughbred MakeoverThe Summit takes place on October 11.…Read More
December 15, 2022 It’s Thoroughbred Makeover Application Season!Start your journey to the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover now.…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
September 10, 2024 Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover & National SymposiumTCA provides exceptional commitment to improving the lives and welfare of Thoroughbred racehorses both on and off the track, which has guided its support of the RRP since 2012.…Read More
January 20, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications ClosedThe application period for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium is now closed.…Read More
October 12, 2022 Day One In the Books at the 2022 #TBMakeoverSpecial thanks to our presenting sponsor Thoroughbred Charities of America!…Read More
April 3, 2023 The Thoroughbred Lover’s Guide to LRK3DEYou can always rely on the RRP for the ultimate array of Thoroughbred-centered activities at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event!…Read More
October 1, 2024 Retired Racehorse Project Announces 2024 Makeover Champions ParticipantsThe RRP announced today the list of former breeders, owners, trainers, stallion farms and other connections participating in Makeover Champions, the RRP’s new initiative to encourage more public support of Thoroughbreds in careers beyond racing via the Thoroughbred Makeover.…Read More
December 13, 2022 Claiborne Farm to Sponsor Former Broodmare Pilot Division at 2023 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe 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.…Read More
June 12, 2024 RRP Wins United Horse Coalition’s Unity AwardRRP staff and board members were honored at the American Horse Council luncheon on June 11.…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
October 11, 2023 First Day of Competition Concludes at the 2023 Thoroughbred MakeoverOver 300 horses are competing at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover!…Read More
June 2, 2025 2025 Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award Now Open For NominationsNamed 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…Read More
October 15, 2024 Retired Racehorse Project’s 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Showcases the Breed Beyond RacingThe 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover was the ninth edition of the event in Kentucky.…Read More
October 12, 2024 Big Fame Is Named 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion, Sponsored by Churchill Downs Inc.The top title went to Big Fame, trained by Angela Carmitchel.…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
October 8, 2025 First Day of Preliminary Competition Concludes at 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe first day of preliminary competition at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, has concluded and scores are now posted.…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
June 6, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting DonationsDo you want to make a contribution to support the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) on Thoroughbred aftercare’s largest stage?…Read More
May 23, 2024 After the Races & Retired Racehorse Project Split Win in Resolute Racing’s Poker For Ponies TournamentATR and the RRP jointly announced their gratitude and appreciation for splitting the win in Resolute Racing’s Poker For Ponies Tournament earlier this month on May 1.…Read More