We’re proud to celebrate CARMA Board Member Amy Zimmerman, who has been named the 2026 recipient of the Jane Goldstein Exemplary Leadership Award and will be honored at this year’s HRWA Annual Conference. Amy’s decades-long career has made a lasting impact on Thoroughbred racing, from her groundbreaking work in sports television to her continued leadership Read More
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CARMA Grad Red King on ABC 10News!
As the Del Mar summer meet winds to a close, CARMA graduate Red King and CARMA President Billy Koch joined ABC 10News to share an important story: where do racehorses go after racing? Red King is a wonderful example of the possibilities beyond the racetrack and the importance of Thoroughbred aftercare. Thank you to ABC Read More
CARMAthon University 2026 Raises 178K To Support Thoroughbred Aftercare
Now in its seventh year, the virtual fundraiser CARMAthon supports CARMA’s mission of helping California-raced Thoroughbreds transition into successful second careers and lifelong homes. This year’s goal was to raise $175,000 to help fund CARMA’s programs and grants that benefit retired racehorses. Supporters followed inspiring stories of retired Thoroughbreds throughout the week on CARMA’s social Read More
Dr. Troutman, the Horse Who Helps Heal
By Jay Privman Dr. Troutman doesn’t have a medical degree, but he’s proven to be a worthwhile source for people with medical issues. The veteran racehorse ran a remarkable 81 times during a career in which he spent 10 years on the racetrack, competing primarily in California and Arizona. After being retired in early 2025 at age Read More
Sandia Creek Pony Club’s Magnificent Seven Head to RRP
Image Caption: From left to right: Anisette, Prince Abama, Savel, Beach Hero, Cali Bay By Jay Privman Call them the Magnificent Seven. Seven former racehorses, all recently retired from racing and in the process of moving on to their second careers via grants from CARMA, will represent Sandia Creek’s Pony Club this October 7-10 at Read More
CARMA Announces 2026 Messineo Makeover Scholarship Recipients
CARMA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Messineo Makeover Scholarship, a program created through a generous legacy gift from longtime CARMA supporter Nancy Messineo. The scholarship helps graduates of the CARMA Placement Program compete at the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover, held October 7–10, 2026, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Read More