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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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July 25, 2025

Volunteer Shifts Now Available For 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover

Can you help us produce what’s been called “the happiest horse show on earth”?…
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July 2, 2025

2025 Thoroughbred Makeover Silent Auction Now Accepting Donations

Can you make a contribution to support the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) on Thoroughbred aftercare’s largest stage?…
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July 1, 2025

2025 Real Rider Cup Lexington Raises Over $57,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercare

The Lexington leg of the Real Rider Cup welcomed 30 horse and rider combinations along with hundreds of spectators to New Vocations at Mereworth Farm on June 28th, 2025.…
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June 2, 2025

2025 Bill Kraatz Thoroughbred Makeover Ambassador Award Now Open For Nominations

Named in memory of beloved chief steward Bill Kraatz, the Ambassador Award recognizes a Thoroughbred Makeover graduate horse that has gone on to serve as an ambassador for the athleticism and trainability of the retired racehorse in its career beyond…
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May 22, 2025

Request for Proposal: Contract Volunteer Coordinator

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is seeking proposals for a seasonal volunteer coordinator for the Thoroughbred Makeover.…
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May 19, 2025

Claiborne Farm & Lane’s End Farm Return as Co-Sponsors of Thoroughbred Makeover Former Broodmare Division

The 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover takes place on October 8-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.…
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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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April 8, 2025

The Thoroughbred Lovers’ Guide to the 2025 Kentucky Three-Day Event

The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) will have a presence at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 24-27 at the Kentucky Horse Park!…
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April 4, 2025

The Thoroughbreds of the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event

Get to know the Thoroughbreds taking on the 5* and 4* divisions at this year’s Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event!…
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