It seems only appropriate a racehorse named Lennyfromalibu would become the inspiration behind the development of CARMA, a nonprofit dedicated to Thoroughbred aftercare in the Golden State. On the track, “Lenny” sizzled, setting a course record and winning multiple stake races. His success put his freshman sire Unusual Heat on the map and along with Read More
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April Placement Program Graduates
Despite California being mostly shut down due to COVID-19, four retired racehorses from the Placement Program graduated and went on to their new homes in April. Thank you all for your continued support of CARMA and other aftercare charities during this difficult time. We hope to get back to normal soon but in the meantime, Read More
Placement Program Temporarily Suspended
Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CARMA Placement Program will be temporarily suspended. The program’s main source of funding is through purse contributions and matching funds during live racing. During this time, we will not be accepting new horses but will continue to provide care, food and shelter for the horses already Read More
March Graduates
With all the uncertainty in the world, we wanted to give everyone something to smile about. 13 retired racehorses graduated and headed off to either their new homes or to start second careers with aftercare charities. We want to thank everyone for their continued support of the horses – without donations, this would not be Read More
CARMA’s Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show Postponed
Due to recent rainfall and the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show (TCHS) at Galway Downs scheduled on March 21-22, 2020 is indefinitely postponed. While CARMA, host of TCHS, is saddened to make this decision, the wellness of the horses and riders in the Southern California equestrian community is of the Read More
February Placement Program Graduates
We’ve been fans of Avanti Bello for years. With his big heart and willingness, Avanti Bello earned more than half a million dollars from his 47 career starts. He ran against champions as such California Chrome, Accelerate, Hoppertunity, Soi Phet, Dortmund, and Stormy Liberal. Avanti Bello retired from racing in June 2019 without injury and Read More