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 Participates in Aftercare Industry Month Panel Series

CARMA is proud to participate in Aftercare Industry Month, a virtual conference presented by the Thoroughbred Education & Research Foundation (TERF) and hosted by the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP). Aftercare Industry Month brings together professionals from across the Thoroughbred industry to explore the realities, responsibilities, and evolving best practices of Thoroughbred aftercare. The February 2026 Read More

Celebrating Our Founder: Madeline Auerbach Honored by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance 🏇

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