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
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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
CARMA to Continue Messineo Makeover Scholarship in 2026
Photo provided courtesy of Erin Gilmore Photography: Carmelita’s Man Competes at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover CARMA announced today that it will again offer the Messineo Makeover Scholarship in 2026, continuing its commitment to supporting Thoroughbred aftercare and second-career opportunities for retired racehorses. Established through a generous legacy gift from longtime racing supporter Nancy Messineo, the Read More
CARMA’s 2025 Impact Report: Celebrating 17 Years of Second Careers
As we close out 2025, CARMA marks its 17th year of ensuring California’s retiring racehorses transition with dignity and care. To date, we have successfully placed more than 500 horses through our Placement Program and have awarded more than $6.8 million in grants to our aftercare partners. CARMA 2025 Legacy Project: The Messineo Makeover Scholarship Read More
CARMA Awards $515,000 to Support Retiring Racehorses through the Howard “Howie” Zucker Grant Program
Image: CARMA graduate Itsfourtwentylouie (“Louie”) with his adopter. Photo courtesy of Aftercare Partner and Grant Recipient Hope for Horses. CARMA is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Howard “Howie” Zucker Grant Program, named in honor of our late past president and devoted board member, Howard Zucker. This December, CARMA has awarded $515,000 to Read More