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On May 26th, Governor Terry Brandstad signed the gambling bill into Law! The highlights of this bill, Senate File 526, include:
1. Removal of the sunset clause. 2. Removal of the referendum requirement. 3. Setting a minimum number of racing days for Quarter Horses at Prairie Meadows at 26. It does allow for future additional days.
HBPA President Leroy Gessman, IQHRA President Tom Lepic, Governor Terry Branstad, ITBOA President Deb Leech, and IaHHA President Royal Roland.
4. Setting purse allocations for all breeds. 5. Allowing Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW). Bettors in the state of Iowa will be permitted to place online or telephone bets on live racing. 6. Stipulating that only Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing is allowed at Prairie Meadows.
Editor-In-Chief John Hernandez, Executive Secretary, IQHRA Questions or comments? Email john.hernandez@iqhra.com or call (760) 801-6103
Presidents Message
With the passage of our Gambling Bill, Senate File 526, the future of Quarter Horse Racing and Breeding has never looked brighter. I want to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this finally happen, including the IQHRA, HBPA, ITBOA, the IaHHA, Prairie Meadows, and the IRGC. I look forward to our continued partnership as we work together to strengthen horse racing in the State of Iowa. We are rapidly approaching our second stand-alone Quarter Horse Meet at Prairie Meadows and things are coming together well. Response from trainers around the country has been outstanding and we are expecting another large field of horses. Entries for Championship Weekend continue to rise with late payments and entry numbers up greatly from 2010. A reminder that the nomination deadline for the Challenge Races at Prairie Meadow is July 1st. This years meet will be full of excitement. Just a few of the dates to mark on your calendar include opening night, August 9th, when Coach Tom Brands and the Iowa Wrestling Staff will be on hand. On Friday the 26th of August, Coach Fran McCaffrey and his Iowa Basketball staff will be on the apron to meet and greet everyone. The next night Ben Hudson, owner and editor of Track Magazine will be with us. Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night is scheduled for Saturday, August 20th. Morning at the Meadows is scheduled for Saturday, August 27th, Youth days the 9th and 10 of September, Fiesta on the Prairie will be Friday, Sept. 16th, Bass Pro Shop Night September 24th, and more to be announced soon. Finally, dont miss the consignment deadline of July 15th for the Annual IQHRA Fall Sale. The entry form is enclosed in this months newsletter. This years sale is Sunday, September 11th, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. A special thanks to the Sale Committee Chairman Terry Thorson and his committee for all of their hard work on this event. Also, dont forget that this years IQHRA Awards Banquet is scheduled for Sunday, August 28th at the Ramada Tropics-Resort and Conference Center. Make plans now to attend!
Treasurer/Special Projects
Janet Rinehart 3535 East Court Des Moines, IA 50317 (515) 262-2342 / jrinehart@iqhra.com
Secretary
Chris Hovey 25327 Sportsman Club Road Adel, IA 50003 (515) 993-5150 / chovey@wildblue.net
Executive Secretary
John Hernandez 103 East 6th Avenue Slater, IA 50244 (760) 801-6103 / john.hernandez@iqhra.com
DIRECTORS 2011
Wyetta Hammer 1135 W North Avenue, Norwalk, IA 52011 (515) 981-4399 / wyettahammer@gmail.com Butch Wessels 730 Albert Street, Lamont, IA 50650 (563) 924-2578 Dick Tobin 29697 Imperial Road, Maryville, MO 64468 (660) 927-3758 / dianemaryville@aol.com Dave Spieker 5002 Delaware Street, Norwalk, IA 50211 (515) 981-0123 / dspeiker@aol.com
2012
Bob Urich 4211 NE 38th Street, Des Moines, IA 59317 (515) 262-4307 Larry Henry 2600 Robin, New Virginia, IA 50210 (641) 342-2600 / qtrhorse@iowatelecom.net Jim Harvey 2632 160th Street, Van Meter, IA 50261 (515) 266-6904 / jharvey@iowastatefair.org John Lawless 26345 220th Street, Eldora, IA 50627 (641) 858-2578 / lawjoh@hotmail.com
2013
Don Rayner 5919 Sand Road SE, Lone Treet, IA 52755 (319) 331-5969 Brenda Onstot 8010 155th Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125 (515) 238-4524 / bonstot@aol.com Robert Moore 5617 33rd Avenue, Center Point, IA 52213 (319) 350-3240 / robertmoorefamfun@aol.com Leonard Reed 5465 88th Avenue, Norwalk, IA 50211 (515) 981-0823 / (515) 321-9579 Terry Thorson 4737 West 58th Street N, Newton, IA 50208 (641) 831-3362 / terry_thorson@yahoo.com
ALTERNATES
Richard Reed 6220 50th Avenue, Norwalk, IA 50211 (515) 981-5528 / plumbingreeds@aol.com
PRAIRIE MEADOWS
PRM Championship Challenge (GII)* Three Years Old & Up PRM John Deere Bonus Challenge* Covered Bridges Two Rivers (GIII) Altoona Derby (GIII) Valley Junction Futurity (GIII) Jim Bader Futurity (IA) Polk County Derby (IA) Terrace Hill (RGIII) (IA) Future of Iowa (IA) Iowa Stallion Futurity Iowa Stallion Derby Three Years Old & Up Three Years Old & Up Three Years Old & Up Three Year Olds Two Year Olds Two Year Olds Three Year Olds Three Year Olds & Up Fillies & Mares, 3&Up Two Year Olds Three Year Olds
* Subject to change pending AQHA Racing Challenge approval. September 2 & 3 - Prairie Meadows Bank of America Challenge Championships Weekend* September 30 - Prairie Meadows Quarter Horse Champions Night October 1 - Iowa Quarter Horse Champions Night For information on stakes, nominations, condition books and stall applications please visit our website at www.prairiemeadows.com. If you have questions, contact Chad Keller in the racing office at 515-957-3027 or 800-325-9015 Ext. 1205 or chad.keller@prairiemeadows.com. Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino 1 Prairie Meadows Drive Altoona, IA 50009-0901
Family (husband/wife) Membership - $35.00 per year / Individual Membership - $35.00 per year
1 MEMBERSHIP = 1 VOTE
Fill Out The Form, Detach The Bottom Section, Include A Check Payable To Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association, Mail To: Shirley Peiffer th 713 SW 28 Street #103 Ankeny, IA 50023 515-979-6379
In accordance with federal privacy laws all information will remain confidential
IQHRA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (CHECK ONE): FAMILY INDIVIDUAL NAME ADDRESS CITY HOME PHONE BUSINESS PHONE CELL FAX E-MAIL STATE ZIP
Participants will be selected from the received application based on submitted essay and general application. Participants will be chaperoned by licensed racetrack officials and members of the horsemens organizations. Those attending will have fun and learn while they work and experience the rewarding sensation of a job well done as their horses cross the finish line. This is an opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards that center around the horse racing industry. The goal of this program is to give young adults the opportunity to work firsthand alongside horsemen, increasing their knowledge and appreciation of the horse racing industry. For applications or more information contact: Brenda Onstot 1501 N. Jefferson Indianola, Ia. 50125 515-238-4524 E-mail: bonstot@aol.com Applications MUST be received by July 1, 2011
ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED MUST ACCOMPANY THIS CONTRACT OR YOUR ENTRY WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
CONSIGNMENT CONTRACT FOR IOWA QUARTER HORSE RACING ASSOCIATION FALL MIXED SALE YEARLINGS * BROODMARES * STALLIONS HORSES OF RACING AGE
TO BE OFFERED FOR SALE At: Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, IA On: Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 12:00 Noon TO BE SOLD IN THE NAME OF
(Please ensure the above line is exactly as you want the property line to appear in the catalogue)
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
(Area Code) (Number)
AQHA REGISTRATION OR JOCKEY CLUB CERTIFICATE MUST ACCOMPANY CONTRACT EXCEPT FOR HORSES RACING AT PRAIRIE MEADOWS
Consignment Deadline postmarked on or before July 15th This date must be adhered to for catalog printing and distribution
Late entries $200 with supplement to catalog - Day of sale entries $250 with no advertising
BROODMARES ONLY
If no produce, please indicate whether slipped, was barren or not bred
Name Sire Bred to Registration # Dam Date of Last Service Date Foaled Dams Sire Color
In Foal
Barren Yes
Slipped No Yes
Not Bred
Is Mare Bloodtyped?
No No No
Genetic Typed?
Registration # Dam
Color
Not Bred
Is Mare Bloodtyped?
No No No
Genetic Typed?
Method Of Payment
Credit Card Debit Card Check Credit Card Information Charge my credit card: Visa MasterCard Account No. V-Code
Please print
Expiration Date
Name Sire Registered with Iowa Department of Agriculture? American Quarter Horse Parentage Verified? Eligible Engagements:
Sex
Date Foaled
Bleeder? Cribber?
Yes Yes
No No
Name Sire Registered with Iowa Department of Agriculture? American Quarter Horse Parentage Verified? Eligible Engagements:
Sex
Date Foaled
Bleeder? Cribber?
Yes Yes
No No
SEX CODE:
COLT - C
FILLY - F
GELDING - G
MARE - M
STALLION - S
OTHER (SPECIFIY)
We must have the following documentation on file in the sale office 15 days prior to sale date
1. 2. 3. ALL IOWA BRED HORSES MUST HAVE REGISTRATION PAPERS STAMPED BY THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BEFORE SELLING. IF NOT STAMPED IQHRA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IOWA BRED STATUS Health papers and negative coggins. Stallion breeders certificate for broodmares.
Altoona Derby
FINANCIAL 29 April 1st payments @ $200 1 May 1st adv payment @ $200 23 May 1st payments @ $200 4 May 1st late payments @ $400 2 June 1st adv payments @ $400 21 June 1st payments @ $200 $ 4,350 $ 200
$ 4,200
2 June 1st late payments @ $100 $ 1,400 3 July 1st adv payments @ $250 $ 750 600 800
FINANCIAL 72 April 1st payments @ $200 $14,400 67 May 1st payments @ $250 $16,750 10 May 1st late payments @ $500 $ 5,000 69 June 1st payments @ $300 $20,700 6 June 1st late payments @ $900 $ 5,400 2 July 1st adv payments @ $350 $ 700 2 August 1st adv payments @400 $ 800 1 ATOE payment @$500 $ 500 TOTAL PAYMENTS TO DATE $64,250 Added Money $80,000 NET PURSE TO DATE $144,250
YOUTH DAYS: Brenda has received numerous calls from interested participants. She will be meeting with Prairie Meadows to finalize plans. The dates for the 2 day event are September 9 and 10th. The ages of the youth are 16 to 18. Prairie Meadows has agreed to give a scholarship of $2,500. Brenda has been in contact with Ben Hudson and Matt Whitman of AQHA to see about getting additional money for funding. BANQUET: IQHRA Banquet will be held Sunday August 28th at the Ramada Inn Tropics Resort in Des Moines. Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., awards at 7 p.m. with entertainment to follow. Cost for a 3 entre buffet is $25.00 per person. Families are encouraged to attend, there is an indoor water park for the children. SILENT AUCTION: Will be held in conjunction with the banquet. Kay Denning and her committee will be accepting donations to be auctioned. Proceeds will used for scholarships, and promotion of IQHRA. OLD BUSINESS: President Tom Lepic again discussed the proposed change in the procedure to elect Officers and members of the Board of Directors. He outlined the change to voting by mail. This would allow members unable to attend our Annual meeting the opportunity to elect Officers and Board members. John Lawless also proposed that a nominating committee would interview and recommend potential candidates for positions on the Board. Eligible membership voting requirements were also discussed. Motion to change the election procedure to mail ballots made by John Lawless, seconded by Butch Bain, motion carried. Details, including by-laws change and eligibility requirements of voting members will be decided later. NEW BUSINESS: Tom announced that members Randy and Gwen Williams suffered damage to their home in Kentucky from a recent tornado. Thankfully no people or horses were injured. There will be a $20,000 race on Champions night for Ia. bred horses that have started for a $10,000 claiming price. in 2010 or 2011. During our 26 day meet, the first 13 days will have 9 races a day and then 8 races a day for the remainder of the meet. Tom has made a donation in the name of IQHRA to the Iowa Barrel Burners. Tom spoke with Leroy Gessman about allowing the quarter horses to come in for works at Prairie Meadows. Quarter horses will be allowed in to do works at the end of the official time for works for the Thoroughbreds. Trainers will need to contact Chad before coming on the grounds. The next 4 Board meetings will be held on Saturday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. at the Prairie Rose Room. If guests and board members wish to stay after the meeting to eat the buffet and watch the races, there will be a cost of $10 to help subsidize the cost to IQHRA. Motion made by John Lawless, seconded by Butch Bain to charge $10 per person for the buffet. Motion carried. Jan Boeckenstedt asked that the purses for the Ia. bred trials be raised. Tom will check into the possibility of raising the trial purses for those races. Vernon Hammes asked that the Iowa Stallion futurity and derby be changed to only allow Ia. bred horses sired by an Iowa Certified Stallion to be eligible. The board was challenged to each bring a new member to IQHRA. Motion to adjourn by Butch Wessels, seconded by Butch Bain. Meeting adjourned. Chris Hovey-Secretary
YOUTH DAYS: Brenda has received applications from youth wanting to attend Youth Days. There is a website link to us from the Prairie Meadows website for those interested in applying. MARKETING: Darrell Hare and Jennifer Perkins from AQHA will be arriving Thursday to meet with Tom and Prairie Meadows management to discuss marketing and the simulcasting report. Tom has also tentatively scheduled Tom Brands with University of Iowa wrestling and the Iowa basketball coach to appear during our meet. Tuff Enough to Wear Pink promotion is scheduled for September 10th. Prairie Meadows has offered to print any posters and flyers needed to publicize our meet. We will then distribute them to convenience stores, tack shops etc. NEWSLETTER: IQHRA is selling advertising for the 4 remaining newsletters at $200 for a page ad either in color or black and white. If interested in placing an ad please contact Tom or John Hernandez. CORPORATE SPONSORS: IQHRA is currently offering corporate sponsorship of a Stakes race at $5,000. Special advertising by Prairie Meadows, and IQHRA should make this especially lucrative to businesses. OLD BUSINESS: Mail in voting ballots for election of Officers and Directors was discussed. Those individuals wanting to be elected need to have a resume submitted by December 1. Ballots would then be sent to current members and returned by December 31.to an independent vote tabulator. After this year, an individual must be a member of IQHRA for 1 year before being able to vote. The newly elected Board members would then start on January 1st. The question of electing an additional out of state board member was also discussed. Tom will be setting up a committee to work out the details change the by-laws, and report to the board. NEW BUSINESS: Current futurity and derby entry numbers: Double Gold Fut. 28 Double Gold Derby 19 Valley Junction Fut. 75 Sale Fut. 12 Jim Bader Fut. 21 Altoona Derby 28 Polk Co. Derby 13 Stallion Fut. 13 Stallion Derby 8 The current list of horses and owners eligible is located on our website and will be updated monthly. Discussion on having a luncheon and post position draw for Championship night races was discussed. Tom will be meeting with Derron to increase the trial purses for Ia. bred and Ia. Stallion futurity/derby races from $5,000 to $7,500. (see attached memo) The Stallion futurity and derby will remain open to out of State foals. With the addition of new stallions to the state and interest from out of state mare owners, this will increase the number of eligible foals, and potentially increase the number of horses participating. Motion to adjourn made by Butch Wessels, seconded by Wyetta Hammer. Meeting adjourned. Chris Hovey-Secretary