As a result of the continuously developing Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) outbreak at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, the Thoroughbred Holiday Classic Horse Show (December 10-11) is canceled. The Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show committee has explored alternate venues but are unable to relocate the show. While they are saddened to make this decision, the wellness Read More
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CARMA Placement Program Assists its 100th Retired Racehorse
Thoroughbred Racing Aftercare Nonprofit Achieves Major Milestone ARCADIA, Calif. Oct. 19, 2016 – Less than four years ago, the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) launched its Placement Program with the goal of transitioning five race horses at a time from the track and into the next phase of their lives as beloved pets. The nonprofit Read More
CARMA Aftercare Partner Takes Spotlight in Half Moon Bay
The Square Peg Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit which pairs quirky off-track-thoroughbreds with individuals with special needs, was featured on the NBC News Bay Area evening segment on Tuesday. Founder and lifelong equestrian Joell Dunlap shared Square Peg’s story and the power of the mutually beneficial relationships the students and horses form. Three CARMA Placement Program Read More