January 30, 2025 James & Shari Ough Donate $25,000 to Increase Prize Money at Thoroughbred MakeoverThis additional prize money will offer payout through tenth place for the new Championship format that debuts this year.…Read More
January 31, 2023 T.I.P. Announces Shows and Championships for 2023T.I.P. Western & Central Dressage Championships will once again be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington during the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…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
March 18, 2026 RRP Is Hiring!RRP is hiring for positions of Communications Manager and Development Manager, Individual Giving.…Read More
March 6, 2025 Erin Gilmore Photography Returns as Official Show Photographer of 2025 Thoroughbred MakeoverThe 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.…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
May 19, 2025 Claiborne Farm & Lane’s End Farm Return as Co-Sponsors of Thoroughbred Makeover Former Broodmare DivisionThe 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover takes place on October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…Read More
February 15, 2024 396 Trainers Accepted to 2024 Thoroughbred MakeoverAccepted trainers have signed up to bring a total of 416 horses.…Read More
January 2, 2024 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Applications Open for SubmissionApplications are open January 2nd through the 19th.…Read More
April 1, 2025 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Applications Now OpenThe Vendor Fair runs throughout the competition, October 8-11, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…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
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
March 27, 2023 2023 Fund-a-Need Program Launched for Thoroughbred MakeoverDirectly support the 2023 #TBMakeover through Fund-a-Need!…Read More
January 15, 2025 Retired Racehorse Project Elects New Board MembersWelcome, Chris Knehr and Robert Hartman!…Read More
August 29, 2023 Meet the Horses of the Thoroughbred Makeover Class of 2023Take a deep dive into the stats and trends we’re seeing in this year’s Makeover class!…Read More
December 30, 2022 RRP’s First Footing Silent Auction, Sponsored by OCD Pellets, Features Racing Star Shoes & BootsGet your bids in now through January 6!…Read More
September 21, 2022 Fourth Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to Take Place at Thoroughbred MakeoverThe Summit takes place on October 11.…Read More
February 6, 2026 Retired Racehorse Project & Virginia Tech Team Up for Thoroughbred Wellness ExpoThe 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.…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
September 21, 2023 The Real Rider Cup Wraps Up Milestone Year in Fair HillThe Real Rider Cup raised over $140,000 this year for Thoroughbred aftercare!…Read More