January 3, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open for SubmissionSubmissions close on January 20.…Read More
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!…Read More
October 9, 2024 First Day of Competition Is In the Books at the 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe first day of preliminary competition has wrapped!…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
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
January 20, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications ClosedThe application period for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium is now closed.…Read More
April 5, 2024 Save in the RRP Store in the Spring Fling Sale!Score seasonal savings in the RRP Store and wear your OTTB pride.…Read More
April 30, 2024 The Real Rider Cup Announces 2024 Competition DatesMark your calendars: the friendly show jumping competition returns for 2024 to raise funds for Thoroughbred aftercare!…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
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
February 18, 2025 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Accepted Trainers AnnouncedThe RRP announced today the list of participating trainers accepted to compete at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…Read More
March 7, 2024 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Applications Now OpenReserve your space by April 30 to secure early bird pricing!…Read More
January 2, 2024 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Open for SubmissionApplications are open January 2nd through the 19th.…Read More
November 16, 2022 Retired Racehorse Project Announces 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Dates, Fee ChangesThe Retired Racehorse Project announced today that the Thoroughbred Makeover will return to the Kentucky Horse Park for its eighth year October 11th-14th, 2023.…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
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
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
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
October 14, 2025 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Marks Ten Years of Largest Thoroughbred Retraining CompetitionTaking place October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park, the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, celebrated its tenth anniversary in its current location and overall format.…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