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Photo Credit: Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance We have wonderful news to share with the CARMA community! On January 23rd, our founder, Madeline Auerbach, was honored by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance in the 4th race at Gulfstream Park for her exceptional commitment to Thoroughbred aftercare nationally. This recognition celebrates a truth that our CARMA community knows intimately Read More

Photo provided courtesy of Erin Gilmore Photography: Carmelita’s Man Competes at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover CARMA announced today that it will again offer the Messineo Makeover Scholarship in 2026, continuing its commitment to supporting Thoroughbred aftercare and second-career opportunities for retired racehorses. Established through a generous legacy gift from longtime racing supporter Nancy Messineo, the Read More

As we close out 2025, CARMA marks its 17th year of ensuring California’s retiring racehorses transition with dignity and care. To date, we have successfully placed more than 500 horses through our Placement Program and have awarded more than $6.8 million in grants to our aftercare partners. CARMA 2025 Legacy Project: The Messineo Makeover Scholarship  Read More

Image: CARMA graduate Itsfourtwentylouie (“Louie”) with his adopter. Photo courtesy of Aftercare Partner and Grant Recipient Hope for Horses. CARMA is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Howard “Howie” Zucker Grant Program, named in honor of our late past president and devoted board member, Howard Zucker. This December, CARMA has awarded $515,000 to Read More

As we head into the end of the year, we’ve been reflecting on the horses whose lives have changed because of the aftercare community. Every adoption story, every rehab success, every second career happens because people like you care enough to make it possible. Whether you’ve donated, shared a post, attended an event, or advocated Read More