Can you believe how fast this year is going by? Time flies faster than a racehorse these days. In April, we found some incredible Thoroughbreds some perfect new homes thanks to our network of aftercare charities. See who very recently graduated the Placement Program below: If you follow racing in Southern California, you already know Read More
April 2021 Placement Program Graduates
2021 Santa Anita Calendars to Benefit Retired Racehorses
It’s the most charitable time of the year! We are hoping for some holiday magic in the final three weeks of 2020. If you donate $20 or more by December 31st, we will send you a limited edition 2021 Santa Anita Park calendar as a thank you – while supplies last. Help us take care Read More
Santa Anita’s Runhappy Winner’s Circle Fan Cut-Outs to Benefit CARMA
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
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