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
Thoroughbred Classic Holiday Horse Show Canceled
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
OWN. RACE. RETIRE Hats Available
Baseball caps featuring CARMA’s new slogan OWN. RACE. RETIRE are available for a $25 donation. 100 percent of the funds will be used to support CARMA’s programs and services. The donations are to be made online on our DONATE page. In the special notes portion of our donation form, please specify the donation is for Read More
CARMA’s ‘Hoedown for Horses’ Fundraiser Returns to Del Mar
DEL MAR, Calif., June 21, 2019 – The California Retirement Management Account (CARMA), a nonprofit dedicated to Thoroughbred aftercare, will be grabbing the bull by the horns this summer as it aims to rope it biggest and most lucrative fundraiser to date. ‘Hoedown for Horses’ will return to where the turf meets the surf on Read More
May Placement Program Graduates
Six retired racehorses graduated the Placement Program in May and as always, we are thrilled to see them take the next step towards becoming much loved pets and riding horses. These off-track-Thoroughbreds are receiving training for their second careers and are available for adoption – so please, keep in touch with the organizations if you’re Read More