While the in-person horse shopping and adoption experience at the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium may no longer be possible this year with the postponement of the event to 2021, the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP), thanks to a generous grant…

After extensive information gathering, research and consideration, the board of the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) has made the difficult but unanimous decision to postpone the 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), until 2021.…

Assessing an OTTB’s value as it transitions to a new career is far from an exact science…

The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

The paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…

The Retired Racehorse Project announced today that Keeneland will be the sponsor for their most prominent equine safety and welfare initiatives at this year’s Thoroughbred Makeover, the Arrival Exam and, new for this year, the Finale Jog. …

Celebrate #GivingTuesdayNow with the Retired Racehorse Project!…

While we won’t be enjoying the Run for the Roses until September, it’s still a great weekend to be a Thoroughbred lover with the Retired Racehorse Project!…

The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event may have been canceled this year as we all stay healthy at home — but we’re still celebrating the “Best Weekend All Year” and everything the Thoroughbred has accomplished in the sport of eventing!…

Press release from Flair, LLC…

April 9, 2020 With the message “pay it forward” at its heart, the Give Back to Go Scholarship, with help from additional donors, once again awarded refunds of the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover application fee in whole or in…

A step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…

Getting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…

Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders?  Here are some factors to consider.…

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

March 23, 2020 The Retired Racehorse Project is pleased to announce a new partnership with Ariat to bring our fans a brand-new line of OTTB/RRP logowear this spring!…

March 20, 2020 The Retired Racehorse Project team is monitoring the COVID-19-related mandates, recommendations and event cancelations and their impact on the equestrian world, including how the cancelation of horse shows and other equestrian events are affecting those preparing horses…

March 18, 2020 The Retired Racehorse Project has temporarily made its online Horse Listings free for all to use during the COVID-19 crisis, with recent track closures and cancellation of race meets across North America.…

USA Equestrian Trust® announced on March 3 it has awarded more than $100,000 in grants to help fund equine-focused projects by more than a dozen non-profits.…

A Thoroughbred’s paper trail begins at conception and continues through his racing career…

Can you predict the winners of all of our Thoroughbred sporthorse stallion match-ups? Test your skill with our bracket contest!…

Headlined by five-star eventers Buck Davidson and Phillip Dutton, the RRP Master Class at the LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field will take place on Friday, February 28.…

We had a great response to our Thoroughbred Sport Tracker water bottle giveaway contest! Click here to see who won.…