The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that 512 trainers have been accepted to the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. Read on to learn more: (more…)
There are only 10 days left to get in your application for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover. If you think this is your year to showcase the versatility of the off-track Thoroughbred, don’t delay! (more…)
The Retired Racehorse Project made an exciting announcement over the weekend. Broodmares will now be included in their Thoroughbred Makeover for 2023! (more…)
Applications officially are open for the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. If you’ve thought about participating, this may be your year. Learn more: (more…)
“I have used this event to set goals for myself and it has kept me on track to push for that 1% improvement every ride. I was struggling to even make time to ride prior to setting these goals. I want to express my gratitude for their commitment to such a noble cause — repurposing these animals who are filled with incredible hearts.” (more…)
This year marked a momentous year for the Retired Racehorse Project. 2020’s cancellation meant that 2021 combined two competition years to make one Mega-Makeover. That also means two champions were crowned at the Kentucky Horse Park over the weekend. (more…)
Yesterday marked the final day of preliminary competition at the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover. Here are the current standings.(more…)
The long-awaited “Mega-Makeover” is officially under way and the first day of competition has come to an end. Find out who leads the pack so far! (more…)
“I wanted to be one of the cool kids that actually made it there, even if we were not prepared to show. I have a color-coded schedule of where to be when, and what cool things we would see. Pushing ‘submit’ on his withdrawal last week was really, really hard.” (more…)
“I am just too close to the day to day. Feeding, watering, grooming, trimming, handling, and riding. I don’t see the progress the same as eyes that are not so intimately involved in the care.” (more…)
Mentally preparing for a show can be just as — or more! — difficult than physically preparing. Today, Libby Henderson discusses what she is doing to help make sure she’s as ready as possible for the Makeover. (more…)
For many Makeover trainers, their journey does not take them down the path they expect. However, no matter where that path leads, most acknowledge that traveling it at all would not be possible without a solid support system. (more…)
“I have always loved the quote ‘slow progress is better than no progress,’ but I find it applicable now more than ever as it captures my journey with Peewee thus far.” (more…)
“As I wrap my arms around my horse’s neck, tears stream down my face. She stands there curious but seems to know I’m not ready to let go. I never thought this would happen for me again. I love this horse.” (more…)
“… connection is a dialogue. It is not just the rider saying, ‘Move away from my right leg.’ It is how the horse feels when you ask the question, are they paying attention or worried about the dog barking or a flag waving, or is their right hip sore from the hill work you did yesterday?” (more…)
Training an OTTB is a study in literary proverbs… That sounds like a proverb in and of itself. Check out Britany Chism’s progress with her Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover hopeful, Itybityquikasakity. (more…)
“As I’m sure others can relate, I struggle with feeling like we are not where we should be … I am grateful for the supportive environment that the Retired Racehorse Project cultivates and have embraced the mantra ‘stay in your lane.'” (more…)
