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
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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
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
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