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

Welcome Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center

We are thrilled to welcome Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center, a first-time CARMA grant recipient! Located in San Diego, this remarkable therapeutic riding center offers recreational horseback riding lessons to children and adults of all ages with disabilities. With a mission to Celebrate Ability, Create Hope, and Ride Above Challenges, Ride Above was founded Read More

CARMA’s 2024 Impact Report: Celebrating 16 Years of Aftercare Excellence

CARMA’s 2024 Impact Report: Celebrating 16 Years of Aftercare Excellence As we approach 2025, CARMA celebrates its 16th year of operation. To date, we have successfully placed over 470 horses through our Placement Program and have awarded more than $6.3 million in grants to our charity partners, significantly impacting the lives of retiring racehorses. One Read More

The Real Rider Cup Goes West with CARMA

CARMA will be partnering with the Real Rider Cup (RRC) as it expands to the West Coast! This exciting event, set to debut in Los Angeles in Spring 2025, will raise funds for Thoroughbred aftercare. The Real Rider Cup has already made a significant impact on the East Coast, and we are excited to bring Read More