Bridging the gap between the racing world and the horse show world, is the 2nd Annual Trainer & Jockey Calcutta, with race horse trainers and jockeys navigating their mounts through a jumper course. Spectators will be able to buy a win ticket on their favorite team and the pool will be split between the winning Read More
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Over $70,000 Raised at 7th Annual CARMA Cares Charity Fundraiser
The Del Mar horse crowd dug deep into their pockets on July 19th to raise money for retired racehorses. CARMA’s (California Retirement Management Account) 7th Annual “CARMA Cares Charity Fundraiser – Cards 4 CARMA” at the Del Mar Hilton Hotel was enjoyed by more than 200 owners, trainers, jockeys and fans. After several years of Read More
Cards 4 CARMA Set For July 19, 2014
7th Annual CARMA Cares Charity Event Raises Funds for Retired Racehorses “Cards 4 CARMA” to be held Opening Weekend of the 2014 Del Mar Racing Season In support of providing funding for the rehabilitation, retraining and/or retirement of Thoroughbred horses that have raced in California, CARMA will be hosting its 7th annual charity fundraiser. “Cards Read More
TAA HIRES JAMES HASTIE AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) announced today that it has hired James Hastie as the organization’s Executive Director, effective November 18, 2013. Mike Ziegler, who has served as the TAA’s Executive Director since March 2012, will remain with the organization through a transition period before returning full-time to his role as Executive Director of the Read More
CARMA & TAA To Provide Wristbands at Breeders’ Cup to Promote Aftercare Awareness
October 17, 2013 – The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) is teaming up with California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park on November 1-2, 2013 to promote awareness of Thoroughbred aftercare. The two aftercare organizations will be providing wristbands for fans to wear to show their support for Read More
Yearling Raises $57,000 for CARMA at Barretts Sale
There are many ways to raise awareness and money for Thoroughbred aftercare, and at the recent Barretts October Yearling Sale one idea proved very successful. Jan and Jerry Hawthorne of Double J H Stables and Madeline Auerbach teamed up last year to breed a horse for the benefit of retired Thoroughbreds. The idea was to Read More