Retired Racehorse Project is a charitable organization dedicated to increasing demand for Thoroughbred ex-racehorses and serving the farms, organizations, and individuals who transition them to second careers. Help us plan for 2015 and beyond by rating the effectiveness of our programs are and how we can improve them. Thanks!

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* 1. Please select any of the following that describe your involvement with Thoroughbred horses (Select all that apply.)

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* 2. The RRP web site (RetiredRacehorseProject.org) includes Horse Listings as a free service to owners of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses who are seeking to sell or place. It is used by racing owners, farms, individuals, and nonprofit placement organizations and normally has over 100 current listings.  Rate the effectiveness of this service.

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* 3. The RRP web site has a Resource Directory that includes 100 + nonprofit organizations, 120 +  farms and trainers, and most racetracks with details about facility, capacity, intake criteria, adoption restrictions and more. Ten thousand copies of a print version will be available for distribution to racing owners, trainers, and equestrian venues and businesses by the end of 2014. Rate the effectiveness of this service.

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* 4. The RRP web site hosts articles about training, soundness, care and nutrition, track life, selecting prospects, bloodlines, and second careers. Rate the effectiveness of this service.

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* 5. RRP TV is a forthcoming online video series hosted by RRP President Steuart Pittman that explores training issues both at Dodon Farm Training Center and in visits to accomplished trainers of Thoroughbreds in multiple disciplines.  Rate the effectiveness of this service.

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* 6. Bloodline Brag is RRP’s user-generated database of Thoroughbreds in second careers where the public can sort information by sire, dam, and damsire, and evaluate the aptitude of specific lines for various disciplines. Rate the effectiveness of this service.

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* 7. Thoroughbreds For All events are gatherings in which local organizations partner with RRP to present educational content and horses available for sale or adoption. RRP offers the host organizations online horse listings, help lining up presenters of national prominence, and event marketing.  Rate the effectiveness of this service.

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* 8. America’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred Contest follows ten Thoroughbreds with ten top trainers in ten disciplines as they train for a performance in front of a live and television audience. The winners are determined by popular vote. Its purpose is to educate the public about the trainability and versatility of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses. Rate the effectiveness of this program.

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* 9. Appearances by top Thoroughbred talent at major horse expos and shows is a way to create demand for these horses among potential owners. RRP can line up presenters and organize appearances at these events. Rate the effectiveness of this service.

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* 10. A popular component of the Thoroughbred Makeover at Pimlico has been educational seminars for the organizations, farms and individuals that transition ex-racehorses to second careers. RRP is considering the question of whether it should host an annual national gathering to fulfill this need in the future. Rate the effectiveness of this service.

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* 11. No publication is devoted exclusively to news and information about off-track Thoroughbreds. RRP is considering publishing a quaterly magazine to fulfill this need.  Rate the effectiveness of this service.

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* 12. RRP does not offer any kind of a membership at this time but is considering doing so. Membership dues would be a way to finance the organization’s work from resources generated by friends of the Thoroughbred horse. Members would receive the Resource Directory, a quarterly membership magazine, discounts from RRP sponsors and partners, and invitations to special activities.  Rate the effectiveness of this service.

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* 13. Share any ideas you have for programs or services that fulfill RRP's mission.

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