The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP): Thoroughbred Aftercare & Retraining with Kirsten Green

Kirsten Green's Journey & RRP's Mission

• 💡 Kirsten Green, Executive Director of the RRP, shares her background in eventing and dressage and her journey from volunteer to leading the organization.
• 🚀 The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to increasing demand for Thoroughbreds by providing supportive services to those involved with the breed.
• 📌 RRP's core mission is to elevate the standing of the Thoroughbred by ensuring people have the resources needed for success.
• ✅ The organization focuses on education and support, rather than being a direct horse placement agency, with the Thoroughbred Makeover as its signature event.

The Thoroughbred Makeover Competition

• 🎯 The Thoroughbred Makeover is a retraining competition for recently retired racehorses, offering $100,000 in prize money across 10 diverse disciplines.
• 📝 Eligibility requires horses to have last raced or worked within 18 months of the training year start and have a 15-ride limit post-retirement, with no prior showing.
• 🎥 Riders apply with a horseman's resume and video to demonstrate their competence and ensure a positive, safe experience for all participants.
• 🏆 Disciplines range from Dressage and Eventing to Polo and Barrel Racing, with judging focused on assessing fundamental skills and discipline-specific abilities.

Thoroughbred Aftercare & Resources

• 📚 RRP provides a free horse listing service on its website, connecting individuals looking to place or acquire Thoroughbreds.
• 🤝 The organization maintains strong relationships with aftercare organizations and retrainers, offering recommendations based on specific needs and locations.
• 🌱 RRP fosters a supportive community for trainers, encouraging shared advice on conditioning, nutrition, and preparing horses for the Kentucky Horse Park atmosphere.

Dispelling Thoroughbred Misconceptions

• 🚫 RRP actively combats the misconception that Thoroughbreds are inherently skinny or have poor feet, emphasizing that proper care and time can lead to healthy, robust horses.
• 🐎 The project challenges the stereotype of Thoroughbreds as