Santa Anita’s Runhappy Winner’s Circle Fan Cut-Outs to Benefit CARMA While racing fans are notably and sadly absent from Santa Anita’s Autumn Meet due to COVID-19 restrictions, they can still be there in spirit with the new Virtual Runhappy Winner’s Circle Fan Cut-Outs. Similar to the cut-outs seen in Major League Baseball stadiums in the Read More
News
Thoroughbred Classic Holiday Horse Show Canceled
Because of restrictions on events held in Los Angeles County due to COVID-19, CARMA, unfortunately, must cancel the Thoroughbred Classic Holiday Horse Show which was scheduled for December 5 – 6, 2020 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. While we are saddened by the cancellation, we put the health and safety of our competitors, staff, Read More
CARMA Set to Shine on Pacific Classic Day
Amidst the wide-ranging effects of COVID-19, the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) has taken its annual fundraiser to the world wide web and will also be live on TVG on Saturday, August 22, 2020. The event named CARMAthon 2020, a playful nod to old-school telethons, hopes to generate online donations from the racing industry and equine enthusiasts through CARMA’s website. The donations will help fund its grant program, which assists more than 20 thoroughbred aftercare charities. Read More
July Placement Program Graduates
Despite most things in the world being on hold, retired racing Thoroughbreds are still finding great new homes and careers. In July, two of our horses graduated the Placement Program and are thriving with aftercare charities. If you’d like to help retired racehorses, please make a donation, and remember to follow along with our social Read More
How One Horse and One Owner Changed Thoroughbred Aftercare in California
It seems only appropriate a racehorse named Lennyfromalibu would become the inspiration behind the development of CARMA, a nonprofit dedicated to Thoroughbred aftercare in the Golden State. On the track, “Lenny” sizzled, setting a course record and winning multiple stake races. His success put his freshman sire Unusual Heat on the map and along with Read More
April Placement Program Graduates
Despite California being mostly shut down due to COVID-19, four retired racehorses from the Placement Program graduated and went on to their new homes in April. Thank you all for your continued support of CARMA and other aftercare charities during this difficult time. We hope to get back to normal soon but in the meantime, Read More