June 10, 2024 Anonymous Donor to Match $4,500 in RRP’s Fund-a-Need CampaignThis pledged contribution will be matched in a series of monthly fundraisers to double the impact of donations.…Read More
May 23, 2023 2023 Real Rider Cup Now Open for Rider RegistrationThe charity show jumping event will raise money for Thoroughbred aftercare and hold competition legs in Kentucky and Maryland.…Read More
November 25, 2024 RRP Announces $38,700 Match for 2024 Year-End Giving CampaignThe RRP announces the launch of its 2024 year-end giving campaign with a total goal of $100,000, including a $38,700 match pledge that will double contributions from donors who support the organization’s charitable mission to increase demand for Thoroughbreds beyond…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
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
October 4, 2023 Follow Along With the RRP’s Thoroughbred Makeover, October 11-14Everyone can participate with our banner event, even from home!…Read More
March 18, 2025 Enter Our 2025 Sticker Slogan Contest!The winning slogan will be one of our new sticker designs for 2025!…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
October 21, 2022 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover & National Symposium Showcases Thoroughbreds in Second CareersThe event championed the trainability and athleticism of the recently-retired Thoroughbred.…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 21, 2022 Fourth Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to Take Place at Thoroughbred MakeoverThe Summit takes place on October 11.…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
July 11, 2023 Volunteer at the 2023 Thoroughbred MakeoverVolunteer sign-ups are now open for the “happiest horse show on earth”!…Read More
July 9, 2024 Connect With the RRP at Saratoga on Whitney WeekendThe RRP will have a presence at Saratoga via NYRA’s Community Booth on Friday, August 2!…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
October 10, 2024 Preliminary Competition Concludes at the 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverThat’s a wrap on preliminary days at North America’s largest retraining competition for Thoroughbreds!…Read More
March 17, 2025 Sponsorships Available for 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that sponsorships are now available for the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, taking place at the Kentucky Horse Park on October 8-11.…Read More
September 18, 2023 Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover and National SymposiumTCA has supported the RRP since 2012.…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