Meet Aftercare Partner Healing Arenas, a nonprofit based in Nevada that retrains retired racehorses for equine-assisted therapy programs. Through their Stable Vets project, First Responder support, and corporate team-building programs, Healing Arenas helps veterans, first responders, and individuals coping with trauma find healing through the powerful connection between horse and human. These former racehorses, once Read More
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Aftercare Partner Spotlight: Old Friends Equine
Old Friends Equine, located in Georgetown, Kentucky, offers something special — a retirement sanctuary where former racehorses, including Kentucky Derby winners and fan favorites, can live out their days in comfort while continuing to inspire. Unlike many aftercare programs, Old Friends welcomes stallions, providing a rare opportunity for these champions to enjoy retirement in a Read More
Spotlight: Aftercare Partner Sandia Creek Ranch Auxiliary Foundation (SCRAF)
Image Caption: Kiersti Wylie and CARMA Grad Red King at the Thoroughbred Makeover The Sandia Creek Ranch Auxiliary Foundation (SCRAF) is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming horses in need. Based at Sandia Creek Ranch, a 30-acre sanctuary in Fallbrook, CA, SCRAF provides a safe space for horses to decompress, regain trust, and receive expert Read More
Welcome, Zen Heart Horsemanship!
Image Caption: Chanel Minnifield and CARMA Grad Digital Soldier of Zen Heart Horsemanship CARMA is proud to welcome Zen Heart Horsemanship as a first-time aftercare grant recipient! Founded in 2022 by women of color and inspired by the legendary racehorse Zenyatta, Zen Heart is dedicated to nurturing the unique journeys of both horses and humans. Read More
Join us April 5, 2025 for the Santa Anita Derby Day 5K
Experience the beauty of the LA Arboretum’s stunning scenery as you run like a thoroughbred in the Derby Day 5K on April 5, 2025, in Arcadia. After the race, keep the excitement going with an epic post-race party, thrilling horse races, and two complimentary, ice-cold beers for those 21 and over! All participants receive a finisher’s Read More
Spotlight: Aftercare Partner GEVA, Inc. Equine Retirement Foundation
The Glen Ellen Vocational Academy, Inc. (GEVA) is Northern California’s oldest Thoroughbred retirement and rehabilitation sanctuary, founded in 1995 by Pam Berg on her Glen Ellen Farms. GEVA provides a safe haven for off-track Thoroughbreds and a few unraced horses, focusing on their health, rehabilitation, and well-being. Accredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) and Read More