CARMA’s 2025 grant application timeline has been updated to better align with operational needs and to provide timely support for Thoroughbred aftercare. Key Dates for 2025 Grants: Grant Applications Open: May 1, 2025 Grant Applications Close: July 30, 2025 Detailed guidelines and the application portal will be available on our website closer to the application Read More
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CARMA Awards $475,000 to Support Retiring Racehorses through the Howard “Howie” Zucker Grant Program
CARMA Awards $475,000 to Support Retiring Racehorses through the Howard “Howie” Zucker Grant Program Saturday, December 14th, 2024 – The California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) is thrilled to announce the continued impact of the Howard “Howie” Zucker Grant Program, renamed last year to honor our late past president and dedicated board member, Howard Zucker. This December, Read More
Registration Open for the 2024 MNF Charity Horse Show & Christmas Market: Featuring the Thoroughbred Classic – A Holiday Horse Show Raising Awareness for Aftercare and Equestrian Dreams
Photo Credit Bella Saville Photography Registration Open for the 2024 MNF Charity Horse Show & Christmas Market: Featuring the Thoroughbred Classic – A Holiday Horse Show Raising Awareness for Aftercare and Equestrian Dreams Los Angeles, CA – The Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show (TCHS) returns this holiday season with a fresh twist, partnering with the Michael Read More
Charity Auction: Signed Boots Worn by Jockey Frankie Dettori – 6-Win Streak at Santa Anita (April 6, 2024)
Own an iconic piece of horse racing history! These are the signed boots worn by legendary jockey Frankie Dettori during his unforgettable six-race winning streak at Santa Anita Park on April 6, 2024. On a day that left fans in awe, Dettori dominated the field with six consecutive victories, defying the odds in a series Read More
Fifth Annual CARMAthon: It’s Good Karma to Give to CARMA
Uniting the Racing Community in Support of Retiring Racehorses CARMAthon is an annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA). CARMA provides essential funding for the aftercare of retired California racehorses.. Through 16 years of operation, CARMA has successfully placed over 425 horses through our Placement Program and awarded more than Read More
CARMA Featured in Thoroughbred Daily News!
We’re proud to share that CARMA was recently featured in Thoroughbred Daily News (TDN) in an article titled “Filling the Aftercare Gaps in States Like Arizona.” In the article, our team discusses the obstacles in providing aftercare in under-resourced states like Arizona. CARMA provides a few recommendations for how this gap can be bridged: Modeling Successful Read More