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October 10, 2025

Preliminary Competition Wraps at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover

Preliminary competition has wrapped at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
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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.…
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May 30, 2023

New & Improved RRP Horse Listings Launched

The RRP announced today the launch of its new and improved Horse Listings, which had been temporarily shelved while the organization updated its website and improved processes in the back end.…
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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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April 22, 2025

Real Rider Cup Announces 2025 Competition Dates

The Real Rider Cup (RRC) organizing committee today announced dates for the annual charity show jumping competition: Saturday, June 28th in Lexington, KY and Saturday, October 18th in Fair Hill, Maryland.…
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October 14, 2023

Knockemdown Crowned 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion

Trained by Alison O’Dwyer, Knockemdown routed through Dressage to win both preliminary and Finale rounds of competition!…
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August 25, 2022

Meet the Horses of the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover

Each Thoroughbred Makeover class offers valuable insights into aftercare: learn more about this year’s entries!…
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December 13, 2022

Claiborne Farm to Sponsor Former Broodmare Pilot Division at 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover

The 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.…
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July 11, 2023

Volunteer at the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover

Volunteer sign-ups are now open for the “happiest horse show on earth”!…
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August 5, 2025

2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Clinics Open to Graduates

We’re excited to welcome back graduate horses to the Thoroughbred Makeover for clinic opportunities this fall!…
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April 6, 2026

2026 Thoroughbred Makeover Vendor Fair Now Open For Applications

The Vendor Fair will run throughout the competition from October 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…
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July 10, 2023

Woodall Defends Real Rider Cup Champion Title in Lexington

The Kentucky leg of the Real Rider Cup raised over $78,000 on Saturday, July 8!…
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June 12, 2024

RRP Wins United Horse Coalition’s Unity Award

RRP staff and board members were honored at the American Horse Council luncheon on June 11.…
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August 22, 2025

Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Presenting Sponsor of 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) jointly announced today that TCA has returned as the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, the banner event of the RRP.…
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April 9, 2026

The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) will once again have a presence at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 23-26 at the Kentucky Horse Park!…
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July 11, 2024

2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting Donations

Support the Retired Racehorse Project’s biggest Thoroughbred Makeover fundraiser!…
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December 19, 2024

ASPCA Right Horse Scholarship Available for 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover

Scholarship funds are available for up to 50 eligible horses competing in the 2025 competition.…
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February 17, 2026

Accepted Trainers Announced for 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today the list of participating trainers accepted to compete at the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, taking place on October 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…
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October 8, 2025

First Day of Preliminary Competition Concludes at 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover

The 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.…
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January 5, 2026

Applications Now Open for 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover

The 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.…
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