Applications for the Nancy Messineo Makeover Scholarship close May 31st. Don’t miss the opportunity to receive travel support for your CARMA Placement Program graduate heading to the Thoroughbred Makeover. The Nancy Messineo Makeover Scholarship was created to help offset the significant travel costs that often make it difficult for West Coast competitors to attend the Read More
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CARMA Opens 2026 Howard “Howie” Zucker Grant Program Applications for Thoroughbred Aftercare Organizations
Photo provided courtesy of Lindsey Long Equine Photography CARMA is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Howard “Howie” Zucker Grant Program, which provides funding to nonprofit aftercare organizations dedicated to the care, retraining, rehabilitation, and rehoming of retired California-raced Thoroughbreds. As CARMA enters its 18th year of service to California Read More
CARMA Opens Applications for 2026 Messineo Makeover Scholarship
Photo provided courtesy of Erin Gilmore Photography, 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover CARMA is proud to announce that applications open tomorrow, May 1st, for the 2026 Messineo Makeover Scholarship, supporting Thoroughbred trainers and riders preparing to compete in the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover. Now entering its second year, the scholarship was established through the generosity and Read More
CARMA Once Again Leads Derby Day 5K Fundraising Efforts at Santa Anita
For the second consecutive year, CARMA supporters showed up in a big way at the Santa Anita Derby Day 5K, helping make CARMA the top fundraising charity partner of the event once again. Held annually at Santa Anita Park, the Derby Day 5K brings together runners, racing fans, and industry supporters for a morning focused Read More
Derby Day 5K | Saturday, April 4, 2026
Join us at the Derby Day 5K Saturday | April 4th, 2026 | 8:00 AM Race like a champion before enjoying elite horse racing. This family-friendly event has something for everyone, so gather your loved ones and get ready for an unforgettable day! When registering, select CARMA as your charity partner during checkout to ensure Read More
Messineo Bequest: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Article by Jay Privman When Liz Miller first received Logan’s Red Falcon at her ranch in Acton, Calif., mere months remained until a desired appearance last fall in the Thoroughbred Makeover’s Retired Racehorse Project in Kentucky. It was a long way to go, both literally and figuratively. But the combination of a horse “who picked Read More