By Jay Privman In his seven years on the racetrack, Gab Power liked structure. From 2010 to 2016, he raced 56 times, winning eight, earning $371,893 along with the admiration of everyone who came into contact with him. He was the prototypical hard-knocking racehorse, competing almost exclusively in claiming and allowance races. Only three of Read More
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Stakes Winner Mr. Vargas Thriving in Second Career
By Jay Privman When Erica Cohn was in the market for a riding horse, she had a requirement she thought non-negotiable. “I didn’t want a Thoroughbred,” she said. It didn’t quite work out that way, and she couldn’t be more thrilled. Cohn, a resident of Foothill Ranch in Orange County, CA., had researched equine adoption Read More
CARMA Receives Surprise Bequeathment from the late Nancy Messineo
CARMA was one of a handful of racehorse rehoming and animal rescue organizations bequeathed–and bequeathed without their prior knowledge–a sizeable sum of money by Nancy Messineo, who passed away on June 8 at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer. Messineo was a California racehorse owner fiercely devoted to the wellbeing of Read More
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is a time to raise awareness for individuals facing mental or behavioral health challenges and combat the stigma they often encounter. Horses play a vital role in therapy at many organizations around the world, and at CARMA, we are delighted when racehorses retiring through our Placement Program become therapy stars in their second careers. Read More
CARMA Re-brands Logo to Celebrate 15th Year Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arcadia, CA – CARMA, a leading non-profit organization committed to equine retirement, announced the unveiling of its new logo in celebration of its 15th-year anniversary today. The refreshed logo represents the evolution of the organization and its commitment to supporting retired racehorses. Founded in 2007, CARMA is a 501c3 non-profit organization that Read More
CARMA Creates Retirement Guide for Racehorse Owners
CARMA (California Retirement Management Account) is pleased to announce the addition of a Retirement Guide on our website. This guide reflects the first stage of our efforts to provide more in-depth resources and information to help owners make informed decisions about the retirement of their racehorses. Retirement is a crucial time in a racehorse’s life, Read More