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
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CARMA Participates in National Welfare and Safety Summit
CARMA was proud to attend the 12th Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit, hosted by the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and The Jockey Club at Keeneland. The biennial conference brings together leaders from across the Thoroughbred industry to advance discussions on equine safety, welfare, and the future of racing. This year’s agenda included a Read More
Bid Now on Two Exclusive Del Mar Experiences Benefiting CARMA
CARMA is excited to offer two exclusive Del Mar racetrack experiences through our eBay charity auction, with all proceeds benefiting CARMA. 🏇 Del Mar Opening Day Clubhouse Box for 7 Friday, July 17, 2026 Celebrate the start of the Del Mar season from a private Clubhouse Box located directly on the finish line. This Read More
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