It’s the most charitable time of the year! We are hoping for some holiday magic in the final three weeks of 2020. If you donate $20 or more by December 31st, we will send you a limited edition 2021 Santa Anita Park calendar as a thank you – while supplies last. Help us take care Read More
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May Placement Program Graduates
Six retired racehorses graduated the Placement Program in May and as always, we are thrilled to see them take the next step towards becoming much loved pets and riding horses. These off-track-Thoroughbreds are receiving training for their second careers and are available for adoption – so please, keep in touch with the organizations if you’re Read More
First Quarter Placement Program Graduates
When the starting gate of 2019 burst open, the Placement Program was off and running! For the first quarter of this year, we have successfully placed 12 retired racehorses into their new homes with aftercare charities specializing in Thoroughbreds. Some of these horses are receiving training for their second career and available for adoption through the charity. Read More
Retired Racing Star, Royal F J, to Participate in Aftercare Awareness Day
Fan favorite Royal F J is making a special appearance at Santa Anita Park to kick-off CARMA’s Aftercare Awareness Day on Sunday, June 17. The 11-year-old gelding retired from racing sound last October after making 102 career starts and $586,150 in earnings. Now living a life of leisure with Jenny Earhart of Premier Equine Rehab Read More
Santa Anita “UnCorked” a Success For CARMA
The 10th annual Santa Anita UnCorked food, wine and art festival was a celebration of Thoroughbred racehorses – both those on the track and those embarking on their second careers. More than 600 guests flooded the Club Court area the Great Race Place on Belmont Stakes Day eager to taste marvelous wines and sample signature Read More
All Time Leading California Sire Unusual Heat Passes Away at 27
An important part of Unusual Heat’s story is his impact away from the races and the breeding shed in California. His rise to stardom as stallion and the success of his runners gave Madeline Auerbach the impetus and the stature to start raising awareness about thoroughbred retirement and taking care of the sports equine athletes after their careers were over. Through her election to the Thoroughbred Owners of California Board of Directors, Auerbach was able to work with the California Horse Racing Board on the formation, certification and funding of CARMA- California Retirement Management Account funding thoroughbred retirement in California. Using Unusual Heat and his progeny as inspiration, under Auerbach’s leadership CARMA has granted over $5 Million to racehorse retirement, placement and retraining since 2008. Read More