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September 17, 2021

Third Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit to Take Place at Thoroughbred Makeover

The third annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Summit on Tuesday, October 12 will kick off a week of Thoroughbred-centered activities at the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.…
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September 9, 2021

Thoroughbred Charities of America Returns as Title Sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium

Fulfilling its commitment to improving the lives and welfare of Thoroughbred racehorses both on and off the track, Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) has returned as the title sponsor of the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium. …
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September 1, 2021

Managing the Cold-Backed OTTB

Therapies and exercises that can help prevent and relieve primary back pain…
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September 1, 2021

Sitting Well

Approach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…
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September 1, 2021

Rising Worth

The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…
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September 1, 2021

The Art of Galloping

Learn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…
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August 25, 2021

The Horses of the Mega-Makeover

It’s been a long road to Kentucky for the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) Mega-Makeover classes of 2020 and 2021, between the event’s postponement in 2020 and the constantly-changing landscape as a result of the global pandemic. The final entry period…
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August 17, 2021

Neil Agate, Buck Davidson, and Jodie Vella-Gregory Elected to RRP Board of Directors

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August 16, 2021

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Carrying on Family Legacy of Love for Horses

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July 21, 2021

Keeneland Returns As Sponsor of Arrival Exam & Finale Jog at Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that Keeneland has returned as the sponsor for the Arrival Exam and Finale Jogs at the combined 2020 and 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover. The Arrival Exam and Finale Jogs are the most prominent equine…
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July 2, 2021

ASPCA Makeover Marketplace Expands to Include Thoroughbred Makeover Prospects

Thanks to the continued generous support of the ASPCA, the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that the ASPCA Makeover Marketplace catalog will be expanded this year to include adoptable Thoroughbred Makeover prospects eligible for the 2022 competition. The ASPCA…
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July 1, 2021

Picking Prospects: Summer 2021

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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June 25, 2021

Stable Social Ep. 4 “Retraining Goals” Presented by the RRP

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June 18, 2021

Stable Social Ep. 2 “Retraining Goals” Presented by the RRP

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June 18, 2021

Stable Social Ep. 1 “Retraining Goals” Presented by the RRP

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June 7, 2021

Barrel Racing Champs a First for Second-Career Thoroughbreds

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June 4, 2021

RRP to Host The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program Barrel Racing Championships at the Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) and The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) jointly announced today that the inaugural T.I.P. Barrel Racing Championships will be hosted at the RRP’s flagship event, the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, this October at…
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June 1, 2021

Managing Ankle Injuries Acquired on the Racetrack

Don’t overlook an OTTB with imperfect fetlocks, says a renowned equine surgeon…
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June 1, 2021

Backing and Starting Racehorses

Learn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…
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June 1, 2021

Run Fast and Jump High

Discover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…
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June 1, 2021

You’ve Got To Have Heart

Thoroughbred blood is the not-so-secret sauce that helps Warmbloods live up to their sport horse status…
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June 1, 2021

Strong to the Core: Groundwork

Apply these techniques to build your OTTB’s second-career strength and agility…
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April 14, 2021

The Thoroughbreds of the 2021 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event

Learn more about the Thoroughbreds competing at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, the classic 5-star competition!…
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April 1, 2021

The Essential Equine Emergency Kit

Having a well-stocked first-aid kit and the skills necessary to use it can make all the difference when trouble arises…
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