RRP hosts the internet’s only user-driven database that tracks the second-career talent and accomplishments of registered Thoroughbreds. The RRP Bloodline Brag currently contains detailed information on almost 2,000 Thoroughbreds — their breeding, their soundness, and their suitability for various disciplines.…

RRP hosts the internet’s only user-driven database that tracks the second-career talent and accomplishments of registered Thoroughbreds. The RRP Bloodline Brag currently contains detailed information on almost 2,000 Thoroughbreds — their breeding, their soundness, and their suitability for various disciplines.…

Why many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…

What your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…

Ex-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…

With the advent of social media, shopping for an OTTB became easy and fun. But there are some things the savvy shopper should know before saying “yes” to a pretty face online.…

Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…

RRP published its first annual report in early June. The document can be found on the About Us page of RetiredRacehorseProject.org and a printed version is available by request from the RRP office (410-798-5140). The 18-page report describes RRP programs…

How a horse’s pedigree can influence its talent off the track.…

A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…

What do those jargony race records really mean?…

Applications Due May 15, 2017 CANTER Pennsylvania, a non-profit organization dedicated to placing ex-racehorses into new careers for sport and pleasure use, is accepting scholarship applications from riders of all ages interested in advancing their thoroughbred riding skills and training.…

UNIONVILLE, PA (April 4, 2017) – Plantation Field International Horse Trials will celebrate its 10th anniversary by kicking off a multi-year partnership with the Retired Racehorse Project. This year’s event, held Sept. 14-17, 2017 in beautiful Unionville, will celebrate excellence…

Thoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…

How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…

Four riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…

Shoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…

The following was presented by RRP President Steuart Pittman in early March at the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) Convention. The RRP board has reviewed the document but made no decision about whether to move forward. Please share…

Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is presenting the Hoedown at Hagyard on Saturday, April 29 in the sport horse covered arena at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute.  Also stay tuned for the full schedule of RRP events that weekend including Thoroughbred Makeover Previews…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2017 Contact: Steuart Pittman, President Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) 410-507-3351 / Steuart@retiredracehorseproject.org   Rob Burk, CEO United States Eventing Association (USEA) 703 – 779 – 9895 x3017 | rburk@useventing.com   RETIRED RACEHORSE PROJECT AND UNITED…

Join Thoroughbred Racing and Three Day Eventing people who share a passion for the Thoroughbred horse. The evening includes dinner, drinks, and a brief presentation from Steuart Pittman, Pavla Nygaard, and others on why Retired Racehorse Project is partnering with…

Friends of Retired Racehorse Project, At the end of every year I write a letter to the people whose generosity and commitment to Thoroughbred horses have made Retired Racehorse Project the agent for change that it has become. I want…

Trainers consider footing preferences, pedigree and way of going when deciding which racing surface to run a horse on.…

Upper respiratory conditions don’t affect racehorses as often as other types of ailments, but can have significant impact when they do.…