Image Caption: Chanel Minnifield and CARMA Grad Digital Soldier of Zen Heart Horsemanship CARMA is proud to welcome Zen Heart Horsemanship as a first-time aftercare grant recipient! Founded in 2022 by women of color and inspired by the legendary racehorse Zenyatta, Zen Heart is dedicated to nurturing the unique journeys of both horses and humans. Read More
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Join us April 5, 2025 for the Santa Anita Derby Day 5K
Experience the beauty of the LA Arboretum’s stunning scenery as you run like a thoroughbred in the Derby Day 5K on April 5, 2025, in Arcadia. After the race, keep the excitement going with an epic post-race party, thrilling horse races, and two complimentary, ice-cold beers for those 21 and over! All participants receive a finisher’s Read More
Spotlight: Aftercare Partner GEVA, Inc. Equine Retirement Foundation
The Glen Ellen Vocational Academy, Inc. (GEVA) is Northern California’s oldest Thoroughbred retirement and rehabilitation sanctuary, founded in 1995 by Pam Berg on her Glen Ellen Farms. GEVA provides a safe haven for off-track Thoroughbreds and a few unraced horses, focusing on their health, rehabilitation, and well-being. Accredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) and Read More
Welcome Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center
We are thrilled to welcome Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center, a first-time CARMA grant recipient! Located in San Diego, this remarkable therapeutic riding center offers recreational horseback riding lessons to children and adults of all ages with disabilities. With a mission to Celebrate Ability, Create Hope, and Ride Above Challenges, Ride Above was founded Read More
CARMA’s 2024 Impact Report: Celebrating 16 Years of Aftercare Excellence
CARMA’s 2024 Impact Report: Celebrating 16 Years of Aftercare Excellence As we approach 2025, CARMA celebrates its 16th year of operation. To date, we have successfully placed over 470 horses through our Placement Program and have awarded more than $6.3 million in grants to our charity partners, significantly impacting the lives of retiring racehorses. One Read More
Racehorse Relay December 6th at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center
Join us on Friday, December 6th at 6PM for the Racehorse Relay to Benefit CARMA Teams of Riders: Each team of two riders shall consist of at least one jockey, racehorse trainer, or racetrack personnel (racetrack employee, family member or TV presenter) and one jumper rider. Open to horses of any breed. Each team member Read More