Retired Racehorse Project
@RRP_TBMakeover
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Increasing demand for Thoroughbred ex-racehorses and serving the farms, organizations, and individuals that transition them into second careers.
Edgewater, MD
Joined April 2013
Equestrians definitely have preferences on turf vs dirt horses for careers beyond racing -- but long before they retire, the determination is made for where a horse will run. How is that determination made? Learn in the free RRP Education Library: https://t.co/kUTnUy1NTF
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We're about 60% of the way to our goal in our 2025 year-end giving campaign. Your gift will not only help us sustain our existing programs, but better position us to hit 2026 running with our strategic plan. Make your donation now at https://t.co/zcXxPkPjCt
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#TBMakeoverGrad My Little Tip (Mykindacandy) never broke his maiden on the track, but he's found success in the sport of eventing with Haley Pruitt. Here they are competing at their first Novice level in KY earlier this year! Honor more TBs beyond racing: https://t.co/PoeyA6MCYa
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#ThrowbackThursday: sorry, we'll never get tired of posting photos from Field Hunter mornings. This one takes us back to the 2021 Mega-Makeover, where we combined two years of Makeover competition into one big event after the 2020 event was postponed!
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You’ve assessed your racehorse and decided that retirement is in his best interests. Now what? If you choose to list your horse directly for sale, we've compiled some basic tips to help you write a strong ad via OTTB 101, sponsored by @TBCharities: https://t.co/4tpnrRGnlm
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Will you join our community as a supporter today, Giving Tuesday? We are in the midst of our 2025 year-end campaign, with a big goal of raising $100,000 to help us reach new horizons starting in 2026. Make your contribution now at https://t.co/sJQRc8pMHs
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Happy December 1 to all who celebrate: the start of training for the 2026 #TBMakeover! Get all the info you need to know about applying for the 2026 Makeover at https://t.co/a1OzbOz1r4 How are YOU celebrating the start of retraining for the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover?
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Don't forget: our holiday sale is running now! Get some RRP gear for the Thoroughbred lover in your life (including yourself). Use code HOHO25 at checkout to save 20% on your order, AND all orders over $100 will score a free RRP tote! Shop now at https://t.co/XtoLR2pnv6
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Retired Racehorse Project! We are grateful for all of our competitors, supporters, volunteers, and above all, the horses. The RRP office is closed on 11/28-11/28; we will reopen for our normal business hours on Monday, December 1.
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We're excited to announce a NEW initiative for the 2026 #TBMakeover: the Trainer Referral Program! This program incentivizes returning trainers to encourage first-time trainers to apply. Sign-ups to be a referring trainer close on Dec 15. Learn more at https://t.co/CzBj8Fatdi
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Many factors can contribute to weak toplines in recently-retired Thoroughbreds: here are contributing factors and how you can address them, via the free RRP Education Library. Read now: https://t.co/tE3PYFuHfu
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Our 2025 year-end giving campaign kicks off TODAY, with $41,000 in match funds pledged from generous donors. Can you contribute to the future of Thoroughbred aftercare via the RRP's innovative programming and services? Learn more about the campaign at https://t.co/mJpxFaR4Da
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2021 #TBMakeoverGrad John's Quest (Kiridashi) continues to add to his post-racing lifetime earnings in his native Alberta with Tammy Botsford, earning a trophy saddle and buckle this season at the Bash It Up Summer Series in the 4D Average in the sport of barrel racing!
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Off-track Thoroughbred enthusiasts are an overlooked potential fan base for horse racing, says RRP managing director Kristen Kovatch Bentley in this piece for @BloodHorsein April. Full story: https://t.co/ubk3FvFwRV
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❄️'TIS THE SEASON ❄️ Our Holiday Sale in the RRP Store kicks off NOW and runs through December 19! Use code HOHO25 at checkout to save 20% off of your order. PLUS, any order over $100 will receive a FREE RRP TOTE! Shop now at https://t.co/cR8EB65sAG!
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Did you know: the RRP website has documents on file to assist you with your Thoroughbred, including a sample Bill of Sale, the Jockey Club's Retired From Racing form, and the Henneke Body Condition Scale. Find these resources at https://t.co/FtjPLkUvBD
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Many horse owners are familiar with bony injuries, such as osteoarthritis or fractures. Soft tissue injuries, on the other hand, can bring a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty of the future. @Hagyard's Dr. Hannah Weinberg shares her insight:
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Soft tissue injuries can vary in terms of rehabilitation and recovery time. Hagyard's Dr. Hannah Weinberg takes us on a closer look.
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Check out this #TBMakeoverGrad: Costume Party (Frosted), who placed in the top 20 in Show Hunter at the 2022 #TBMakeover with Zoe Thomsen, competed in the 3' TAKE2 Thoroughbred Hunters at WEC Ohio in October. They were champion of the division!
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While you wait for the 2026 Thoroughbred Makeover rulebook, we've highlighted the updated horse eligibility rules on our Want to Apply page on our website to assist hopeful trainers in their horse selection process! Check your horse eligibility at https://t.co/LoMNZEKGCt
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Barn Night and the stall decorating contest at the 2025 #TBMakeover was a heck of a party! Selected by popular vote, our 2025 winner was Olivia Lefferts with "The Art of Aftercare." Want to get involved for 2026? Don't miss our "Want to Apply" page: https://t.co/9Kz4IWWslU
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