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CARMA’s Hoedown for Horses Raises $172,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercare

Southern California Racing Community Kicks Up its Heels at Annual Summer Fundraiser The iconic Del Mar Paddock was transformed into a country-western themed bash on the evening of Sunday, July 21 to host the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) annual summer fundraiser ‘Hoedown for Horses’. Lassoing in more than $172,000 to support its one-of-kind placement Read More

CARMA’s ‘Hoedown for Horses’ Fundraiser to Close Out Opening Week of Del Mar

Annual charity event on July 21 to support retired racehorses Tickets Available at Event!  DEL MAR, Calif., July 19, 2019 – As the Southern California Thoroughbred racing community settles into its summer tradition of surfboards and saddles, the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA), is putting on the finishing touches for the return of the wildly Read More

June Placement Program Graduates

We can hardly believe the momentum the Placement Program has sustained this year! June was a big month with seven retired racehorses going to their new homes. It is only with the help of the racing, aftercare and equestrian community this good work can be achieved. Here are the June graduates! First things first. If Read More

2019 Grant Cycle Opens

The 2019 California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) grant cycle opened on June 15. Dedicated to preserving and protecting the quality of life of Thoroughbreds, CARMA has granted more than $4 million to organizations that retire, retrain and re-home California-raced horses. It is with the support of the racing industry, generous donations and fundraising events that Read More