The News
Letter From Ruidoso Downs Co-Owner Johnny Trotter
Johnny Trotter, co-owner of Ruidoso Downs, sent this letter to Sam Bregman, Chairman of the New Mexico Racing Commission today (Mar 2).
Arizona Downs Announces Partnership With Colonial Downs Operator
Arizona Downs announced a new partnership with Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) for its 2021 summer racing meet, which opens June 1.
Jockeys And Jeans Raise $67,600
For the first time the annual Jockeys and Jeans auction to raise funds for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund included Quarter Horse Industry stallions, with former ten-time Champion Jockey G.R. Carter spearheading the effort to enlist Quarter Horse breeders, who spent $31,500 for breeding seasons. Thoroughbred stallion season buyers spent $36,100.
QROOI's Ontario Stallion Season Auction a Success
The second year of the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario's Stallion Season Auction was another success as Quarter Horse owners, breeders and stallion owners, experienced and new, are excited to help grow the industry.
Pari-Mutuel Rules & Racing Dates Adjusted at Indiana Grand
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) met Tuesday, March 2 and approved several changes for the upcoming 2021 racing season at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino.
Articles
The Challenge of a Horse That Stops Eating
There can be various reasons why horses go “off feed,” so it’s important to find out what’s wrong. Some horses are simply fussy eaters and it can be difficult to find ways to get them to eat enough.
The Eternal Gamble - Vernon Pool
Vernon Pool grew up in Canadian, Texas, where his father owned a hotel and was a railroad contractor “who depended on horses and mules instead of the heavy equipment we have today.”
Jessie Hanson, Equine Industry Go-to Pro
During her lifetime in the horse world, Wisconsin native Jessie Hanson has exercised her creative-solutions talent to promote the health and welfare of horses in a wide variety of aspects.
Upcoming Speedhorse Races
Speedhorse Graham Paint & Appaloosa Futurity - G1
Trials: May 15, 2021
Finals: May 29, 2021
For Two-Year-Old APHA or ApHC • 350 Yards • 124 lbs • To be run at Remington Park in Oklahoma City
Speedhorse Futurity - G3
Trials: July 16, 2021
Finals: July 31, 2021
For Two-Year-Olds • 350 Yards • 124lbs • To be run at Fair Meadows in Tulsa
Speedhorse Paint & Appaloosa Futurity-G1
Trials:July 10, 2021
Finals: July 24, 2021
For Two-Year-Olds • 350 Yards • 124 lbs • To be run at Fair Meadows in Tulsa
Speedhorse Derby
Trials: July 17, 2021
Finals: July 31, 2021
For Three-Year-Olds • 350 Yards • 124 lbs • To be run at Fair Meadows in Tulsa
Speedhorse Paint & Appaloosa Champ. Futurity-G1
Trials: October 24, 2020
Finals: November 14, 2020
For Two-Year-Old APHA or ApHC • 400 Yards • 124 lbs • To be run at Will Rogers Downs in Claremore, Oklahoma