CARMA was one of a handful of racehorse rehoming and animal rescue organizations bequeathed–and bequeathed without their prior knowledge–a sizeable sum of money by Nancy Messineo, who passed away on June 8 at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer. Messineo was a California racehorse owner fiercely devoted to the wellbeing of Read More
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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is a time to raise awareness for individuals facing mental or behavioral health challenges and combat the stigma they often encounter. Horses play a vital role in therapy at many organizations around the world, and at CARMA, we are delighted when racehorses retiring through our Placement Program become therapy stars in their second careers. Read More
CARMA Re-brands Logo to Celebrate 15th Year Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arcadia, CA – CARMA, a leading non-profit organization committed to equine retirement, announced the unveiling of its new logo in celebration of its 15th-year anniversary today. The refreshed logo represents the evolution of the organization and its commitment to supporting retired racehorses. Founded in 2007, CARMA is a 501c3 non-profit organization that Read More
CARMA Creates Retirement Guide for Racehorse Owners
CARMA (California Retirement Management Account) is pleased to announce the addition of a Retirement Guide on our website. This guide reflects the first stage of our efforts to provide more in-depth resources and information to help owners make informed decisions about the retirement of their racehorses. Retirement is a crucial time in a racehorse’s life, Read More
CARMA Appoints Amy Zimmerman and Jay Privman to Board of Directors
California Retirement Management Account (CARMA), a nonprofit organization that provides funding for the retirement of Thoroughbred racehorses in California, has announced the addition of two new board members. Amy Zimmerman and Jay Privman have been appointed to the board to fill vacancies left by the resignation of Candace Coder-Chew and the untimely passing of Howard Read More
Meet our 2022 CARMA Grant Recipients
We are proud to have awarded $541,000 worth of grants to 22 aftercare charity partners this December! Not only do these aftercare charity partners help retiring racehorses, but so many also serve as community pillars providing horsemanship skills, equine therapy, volunteer opportunities, community outreach, and more. Each of these organizations goes through a rigorous grant Read More