RIVERSIDE (CNS) - The former operator of a nonprofit ranch in San
Jacinto where old racehorses were placed for retirement but were ultimately
neglected, culminating in the facility losing its nonprofit status, is being
sued for breach of fiduciary duty and other alleged violations, officials
announced today.The California Department of Justice filed the civil action against 56-
year-old Carrie L. Ard for her alleged mismanagement of the California
Equine Retirement Foundation, which lost its state and federal nonprofit status
over five years ago."The California Equine Charity Foundation collected and mishandled
donations at the expense of hardworking Californians," state Attorney General
Rob Bonta said. "With this lawsuit, we're working to hold those involved
accountable
