Santa Anita’s Runhappy Winner’s Circle Fan Cut-Outs to Benefit CARMA While racing fans are notably and sadly absent from Santa Anita’s Autumn Meet due to COVID-19 restrictions, they can still be there in spirit with the new Virtual Runhappy Winner’s Circle Fan Cut-Outs. Similar to the cut-outs seen in Major League Baseball stadiums in the Read More
Santa Anita’s Runhappy Winner’s Circle Fan Cut-Outs to Benefit CARMA
Thoroughbred Classic Holiday Horse Show Canceled
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
CARMA Summer Fundraiser, CARMAthon, Generates Over $120,000
Racing Community Rallies to Support Retired Racehorses and Aftercare Programs DEL MAR, Calif., Aug. 23, 2020 – When it comes to providing care for retired racehorses, even a global pandemic could not stop the racing community from coming together – virtually. CARMA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to Thoroughbred aftercare in California, hosted its summer fundraiser, Read More
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
January Placement Program Graduates
The Placement Program hit the ground running this year! 10 retired racehorses graduated and headed off to either their new homes or to start second careers with aftercare charities. We want to thank everyone for their continued support of the horses – without donations, this would not be possible. If you’d like to help, you Read More