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Bob and Jill Baffert announced major donations to four charities that care for racing’s retired athletes.  Following American Pharoah’s historic victory in the Belmont Stakes and becoming the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years, the Bafferts said donations would be given to CARMA, Old Friends, TAA, and PDJF.  “Jill and I are blessed and Read More

California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) is pleased to announce that CHRB Commissioner Bo Derek and CHRB Chairman Chuck Winner have joined the CARMA Advisory Board.  “We are thrilled to have Bo and Chuck join us in our efforts,” said CARMA Founder Madeline Auerbach, “Each has been a strong supporter of CARMA over the years and Read More

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

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

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

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