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
September 13, 2024 Churchill Downs Incorporated Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover ChampionThis title is awarded to the horse selected by a panel of judges as having the highest level of training at the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…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
December 1, 2023 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Rulebook Now AvailableApplication season is approaching for the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium!…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
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 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
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
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
November 10, 2023 Time to Catch Holiday Savings in the RRP Store!The RRP Store is back online with holiday deals for every Thoroughbred lover on your list!…Read More
October 15, 2022 She’s A Bold One Crowned Thoroughbred Makeover ChampionCongratulations to junior trainer Jenna Denver!…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
October 11, 2025 Championship Winners Crowned at 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverTen champions were crowned today at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…Read More
January 3, 2023 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Now Open for SubmissionSubmissions close on January 20.…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
February 15, 2023 512 Trainers Accepted to 2023 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe world’s largest and most lucrative retraining competition for recently-retired racehorses takes place on October 11-14, 2023 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, awarding over $100,000 in prize money.…Read More
July 1, 2025 2025 Real Rider Cup Lexington Raises Over $57,000 for Thoroughbred AftercareThe Lexington leg of the Real Rider Cup welcomed 30 horse and rider combinations along with hundreds of spectators to New Vocations at Mereworth Farm on June 28th, 2025.…Read More
November 24, 2025 Join the RRP Community During Our 2025 Year-End Giving CampaignThe Retired Racehorse Project has built a true community dedicated to increasing demand for Thoroughbreds beyond racing. Former connections cheer their horses home at the Thoroughbred Makeover. Volunteers dedicate their time and energy to helping produce events. Aftercare professionals network…Read More
October 22, 2025 2025 Real Rider Cup Events Conclude During the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, Over $130,000 RaisedThe Fair Hill leg of the Real Rider Cup enjoyed its new home on the schedule of events at the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory, concluding a gorgeous day of cross country where the…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