May Placement Program Graduates Being a humble, grass roots nonprofit, we do not often toot our own horn – since good deeds should be done with intention, not for attention. However, people have been letting us know they have missed our monthly blog highlighting placement program graduates. We, of course, are happy to share the Read More
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Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show Draws Nearly 100 Retired Racehorses
A wet week in Southern California did not dampen competitive spirits at Galway Downs Equestrian Center ARCADIA, Calif., March 30, 2018 – The odds were against the Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show (TCHS) as a storm soaked most of Southern California the week leading up to its March 24-25 show at Galway Downs Equestrian Center. Fortunately, the Read More
Royal FJ Competes in CARMA’s Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show
RACING ROYALTY—In his first-ever horse show appearance, 11-year-old Royal F J, who was retired sound this past October with nine wins from 102 starts and earnings of $568,150, made a stunning appearance this past Saturday at the Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show at Galway Downs. Sponsored by CARMA, the TCHS showcased a number of retired racehorses Read More
Young ‘Distaffers Gomez & Craigmyle Shine for CARMA
AMANDA GOMEZ & JOLEE CRAIGMYLE SHOW HORSEMANSHIP AT CARMA EVENT Amanda Gomez, 14-year-old daughter of late Hall of Fame jockey Garrett Gomez and his wife Pam, demonstrated the apple doesn’t fall far from the Thoroughbred tree this past Saturday at Galway Downs, as she competed in the Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show, an event sponsored Read More
CARMA Placement Program Assists with the Retirement of More than 160 Racehorses
In perhaps its greatest service to both horsemen and Thoroughbreds in the California racing industry, CARMA’s Placement Program has answered one of the sport’s most important questions, “I can’t find a new home for my retired racehorse. What should I do?” Read More
CARMA Allocates More Than $438,000 to 23 Thoroughbred Aftercare Charities
“All in favor, say ‘Aye” declared California Retirement Management Account President Howard Zucker to close the final 2017 grant meeting, and with resounding gusto the CARMA Board echoed, “Aye!” The New Year is bright and full of promise for CARMA’s 23 Aftercare Partners, as they will be receiving approximately $438,000 in grants allocated for retired California-raced Thoroughbreds. The financial resource enables them to provide the horses with quality feed, care and a safe place to go after they cross the finish line for the last time. Since being created in 2008 by Founder’s Chair Madeline Auerbach, the organization has awarded more than $3.8 million to equine nonprofits that provide either rehabilitation and retraining to former racehorses or offer them lifelong sanctuary. Read More