When the starting gate of 2019 burst open, the Placement Program was off and running! For the first quarter of this year, we have successfully placed 12 retired racehorses into their new homes with aftercare charities specializing in Thoroughbreds. Some of these horses are receiving training for their second career and available for adoption through the charity. Read More
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CARMA’s Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show Draws More Than 100 Retired Racehorses
Racing and Equestrian Communities Unite to Support Second Career Opportunities for off-track Thoroughbreds Arcadia, CA, Dec. 12, 2018 – Not even a winter storm could wash away the holiday spirit of the Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show (TCHS), which drew more than 100 retired racehorses thriving in their second careers this past weekend to the Los Read More
CARMA to Host Annual Thoroughbred Holiday Classic This Saturday & Sunday at LA Equestrian Center in Burbank
Pair of San Luis Rey Downs Fire Survivors to Compete One Year After Devastating Blaze ARCADIA, (Dec. 3, 2018)—The California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) will stage its annual two-day Thoroughbred Holiday Classic this Saturday and Sunday at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank. In addition, Read More
June Placement Program Graduates
After our record breaking 14 placements last month, we thought June would be relatively slow. For once, we were actually glad to be proven wrong which means we must be doing something right! This month six wonderful retired racehorses graduated the Placement Program and have started working toward their future as equestrian mounts and treasured friends. We are looking forward to a sun-soaked summer at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and hope to see you all at our CARMAcares Fundraiser: Hoedown for Horses on July 22 in the Del Mar Paddock at 6:30pm. This is our biggest event of the year and we would love to see our supporters attend! Cost of admission is a $125-dollar donation which goes directly towards helping retired racehorses – including those you will read about below and many more like them. Alright, let’s meet June’s Placement Program Grads! Read More
CARMA Goes Country with ‘Hoedown for Horses’ Fundraiser
Annual charity event on July 22 to support retired racehorses Embracing the Wild West roots of the Golden state, California Retirement Management Account (CARMA), a nonprofit dedicated to Thoroughbred aftercare, will host its 11th annual CARMAcares fundraiser on Sunday, July 22 at Del Mar Racetrack. Funds raised from ‘Hoedown for Horses’ will directly benefit the Read More
Retired Racing Star, Royal F J, to Participate in Aftercare Awareness Day
Fan favorite Royal F J is making a special appearance at Santa Anita Park to kick-off CARMA’s Aftercare Awareness Day on Sunday, June 17. The 11-year-old gelding retired from racing sound last October after making 102 career starts and $586,150 in earnings. Now living a life of leisure with Jenny Earhart of Premier Equine Rehab Read More