Thoroughbred Charities of America will return as the title sponsor for the Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium the organization announced Tuesday.
The Thoroughbred Makeover showcases recently-retired ex-racehorses, transitioned to new careers by trainers across North America to culminate in a four-day competition at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington annually in October. The Makeover offers 10 equestrian disciplines with over $100,000 in prize money offered; a division of competition for recently-retired broodmares returns for the second year.
“The Thoroughbred Makeover has made a measurable impact on Thoroughbred aftercare which resonates far beyond the work of the RRP itself,” said Erin Halliwell, executive director of TCA. “TCA has believed in the impact of this event since the beginning, and is pleased to once again support the Thoroughbred Makeover as title sponsor.”
“The entire RRP staff and board commend TCA on a banner year in their grant-making pursuits,” added Kirsten Green, executive director of the RRP. “There are many aftercare organizations doing meaningful work who fall outside the scope of traditional aftercare funding models. The RRP is included in that group, and we would not be able to make the impact that we have were it not for the early and continued support of TCA.”
The Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium takes place on October 9-12, 2024 at the Kentucky Horse Park and includes educational, networking and social opportunities.
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