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December 30, 2022

RRP’s First Footing Silent Auction, Sponsored by OCD Pellets, Features Racing Star Shoes & Boots

Get your bids in now through January 6!…
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December 15, 2022

It’s Thoroughbred Makeover Application Season!

Start your journey to the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover now.…
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May 23, 2024

After the Races & Retired Racehorse Project Split Win in Resolute Racing’s Poker For Ponies Tournament

ATR 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.…
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September 26, 2025

2025 Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award: Drafted

Selected by a committee of Makeover officials, this year’s winner of the Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award is Drafted!…
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July 2, 2025

2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting Donations

Can you make a contribution to support the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) on Thoroughbred aftercare’s largest stage?…
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September 27, 2024

Real Rider Cup Fair Hill Raises $80,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercare, Announces Plans To Go West

As 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.…
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January 2, 2024

2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Open for Submission

Applications are open January 2nd through the 19th.…
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April 11, 2023

RRP is Hiring!

Job descriptions and application link can be found here for development team member and program assistant.…
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March 6, 2025

Erin Gilmore Photography Returns as Official Show Photographer of 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Erin Gilmore Photography will return as the Official Show Photographer of the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
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October 15, 2022

She’s A Bold One Crowned Thoroughbred Makeover Champion

Congratulations to junior trainer Jenna Denver!…
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August 1, 2024

Retired Racehorse Project Introduces Makeover Champions Program for Racing Industry

The program invites members of the Thoroughbred racing industry to demonstrate public support for former connected horses who are headed to the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover.…
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June 18, 2024

Claiborne Farm and Lane’s End Farm Co-Sponsor Thoroughbred Makeover Former Broodmare Division

First run as a pilot program in 2023, the Former Broodmare division is now an official competition avenue at the Thoroughbred Makeover.…
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October 12, 2022

Day One In the Books at the 2022 #TBMakeover

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Thoroughbred Charities of America!…
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March 14, 2024

RRP Launches 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Fundraising Initiatives

Learn more about the Make the Makeover and Fund-a-Need campaigns!…
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April 3, 2023

The Thoroughbred Lover’s Guide to LRK3DE

You can always rely on the RRP for the ultimate array of Thoroughbred-centered activities at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event!…
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May 19, 2025

Claiborne Farm & Lane’s End Farm Return as Co-Sponsors of Thoroughbred Makeover Former Broodmare Division

The 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover takes place on October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…
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July 9, 2024

Connect With the RRP at Saratoga on Whitney Weekend

The RRP will have a presence at Saratoga via NYRA’s Community Booth on Friday, August 2!…
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October 2, 2024

Follow Along with the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover

The banner event of the Retired Racehorse Project is coming October 9-12! Here’s how to follow all the action.…
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February 6, 2026

Retired Racehorse Project & Virginia Tech Team Up for Thoroughbred Wellness Expo

The 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.…
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April 4, 2025

The Thoroughbreds of the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event

Get to know the Thoroughbreds taking on the 5* and 4* divisions at this year’s Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event!…
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