The Square Peg Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit which pairs quirky off-track-thoroughbreds with individuals with special needs, was featured on the NBC News Bay Area evening segment on Tuesday. Founder and lifelong equestrian Joell Dunlap shared Square Peg’s story and the power of the mutually beneficial relationships the students and horses form. Three CARMA Placement Program Read More
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CARMA Poker Tournament Raises More Than $86,000 For Retired Racehorses
‘Chips All In’ Charity Event Unites Horsemen Del Mar Opening Weekend ARCADIA, Calif. , July 19, 2016 – It was an evening of intrigue, excitement and promise as more than 200 supporters of the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA), a nonprofit dedicated to funding Thoroughbred aftercare, gathered at the Hilton Del Mar Hotel on Saturday, Read More
CARMA Goes “All In” For Poker Tournament Finale
9th Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Fundraiser Set for Del Mar 2016 Opening Weekend Much like horseracing, Texas Hold’em poker takes skill, strategy and a bit of luck to win. Combining the two for the final time, California Retirement Management Account (CARMA), a nonprofit dedicated to funding Thoroughbred aftercare, will host its signature summer CARMA Cares fundraiser Read More
Songbird Apparel Helps Retired Racehorses
Fox Hill Farm’s undefeated champion filly Songbird made a triumphant return in Saturday’s Grade 2 Summertime Oaks at Santa Anita Park – and was able to help retired racehorses in the process. CARMA, a non-profit dedicated to funding Thoroughbred aftercare, raised nearly $700 in donations by selling Songbird apparel Read More
Dan The Man Receives $1,500 High Point Off-Track-Thoroughbred Award
For the fourth consecutive year, CARMA and aftercare partner CANTER California have joined forces to present the $1,500 High Point Off-Track-Thoroughbred Award at the Woodside Preliminary Challenge. This year’s winner is Dan the Man and James Alliston. As a racehorse, he was known as Runfortherosesdan and earned $16,270 in 7 races (including two wins). He Read More
Thoroughbred Aftercare Non-Profits to Award $1,500 Prize at Upcoming Horse Show
CARMA and CANTER-CA Sponsor Woodside Preliminary 3-Day Event Challenge ARCADIA, Calif., May 26, 2016 – Thoroughbred racehorses are among the world’s top athletes. With their tremendous bravery, speed, endurance and willing attitude, these horses have plenty to offer equestrians – even when they retire from racing. To help promote Thoroughbreds in their second careers, California Read More