Photos Provided Courtesy of Erin Gilmore Photography Messineo Makeover Scholarship recipients earn top placings across multiple disciplines, showcasing the talent of California’s off-track Thoroughbreds. The 2026 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover concluded in Lexington, Kentucky, with CARMA’s Messineo Makeover Scholarship recipients turning in a strong showing across several disciplines, highlighted by a Golden State Award Read More
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Thoroughbred High Point Award Sponsors Announced for Santa Anita Show Jumping 2026
A Thoroughbred High Point Award will be presented at the Santa Anita CSI3* & Santa Anita CSI5*-W, the prestigious show jumping events hosted in partnership by 1/ST and Split Rock Jumping Tour at 1/ST’s iconic Santa Anita Park. Both weeks the awards are co-sponsored by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and California Retirement Management Account (CARMA). The Read More
Celebrating CARMA Board Member Amy Zimmerman
We’re proud to celebrate CARMA Board Member Amy Zimmerman, who has been named the 2026 recipient of the Jane Goldstein Exemplary Leadership Award and will be honored at this year’s HRWA Annual Conference. Amy’s decades-long career has made a lasting impact on Thoroughbred racing, from her groundbreaking work in sports television to her continued leadership Read More
CARMA Grad Red King on ABC 10News!
As the Del Mar summer meet winds to a close, CARMA graduate Red King and CARMA President Billy Koch joined ABC 10News to share an important story: where do racehorses go after racing? Red King is a wonderful example of the possibilities beyond the racetrack and the importance of Thoroughbred aftercare. Thank you to ABC Read More
CARMAthon University 2026 Raises 178K To Support Thoroughbred Aftercare
Now in its seventh year, the virtual fundraiser CARMAthon supports CARMA’s mission of helping California-raced Thoroughbreds transition into successful second careers and lifelong homes. This year’s goal was to raise $175,000 to help fund CARMA’s programs and grants that benefit retired racehorses. Supporters followed inspiring stories of retired Thoroughbreds throughout the week on CARMA’s social Read More
Dr. Troutman, the Horse Who Helps Heal
By Jay Privman Dr. Troutman doesn’t have a medical degree, but he’s proven to be a worthwhile source for people with medical issues. The veteran racehorse ran a remarkable 81 times during a career in which he spent 10 years on the racetrack, competing primarily in California and Arizona. After being retired in early 2025 at age Read More