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Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association

The Official Representative For Quarter Horse Racing in Iowa

The Quarter Horse Wire


June 2011
There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse.
R. S. Surtees

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.

Wagering Legislation Signed By Iowa Governor Terry Branstad

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.

IQHRA President Tom Lepic and Governor Terry Branstad.

Editor-In-Chief John Hernandez, Executive Secretary, IQHRA Questions or comments? Email john.hernandez@iqhra.com or call (760) 801-6103

IOWA QUARTER HORSE RACING ASSOCIATION


The Quarter Horse Wire
June 2011

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!

Tom Lepic President, IQHRA

IOWA QUARTER HORSE RACING ASSOCIATION


2011 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
President
Tom Lepic 6 Lake Pointe Rd Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 331-2306 / tlepic@hotmail.com

OFFICERS Vice President


Butch Bain 6355 NE14th Street Des Moines, IA 50313 (515) 289-2070 / butchbainranch@aol.com

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

Immediate Past President


Butch Hammer 411 5th Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 (515) 255-4223 / butchhammercarpet@msn.com

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

Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association


The Official Representative For Quarter Horse Racing In Iowa

2011 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS


The IQHRA invites you to join in the excitement of live quarter horse racing at Prairie Meadows! We are currently offering corporate sponsorship opportunities for our biggest races of the year!
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Altoona Derby (GIII) Valley Junction Futurity (GIII)

SATURDAY OCTOBER 1, 2011


Jim Bader Futurity (IA) Polk County Derby (IA) Terrace Hill (RGIII IA) Future Of Iowa (IA) Iowa Stallion Futurity (IA) Iowa Stallion Derby As a corporate sponsor of one of our premier events of the season, your business will receive the following exposure and considerations: Your Business Name Added To The Race Of Your Choice Your Business Banner Featured On The IQHRA Web Site Your Advertisement In The IQHRA Newsletter Your Business Featured On A Sponsor Board At Prairie Meadows You Will Participate In The Winners Circle Presentation For Your Race One 16x20 Autographed Winners Circle Photo One Table And Dinner For 4 People In Champions Buffet An IQHRA Gift Basket On Your Table TOTAL COST OF YOUR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE = $5,000
To Confirm Your Sponsorship Contact: John Hernandez 760-801-6103 or john.hernandez@iqhra.com

PRAIRIE MEADOWS

2011 Quarter Horse Stakes Schedule


Date Run 8/19/2011 8/19/2011 8/20/2011 8/20/2011 9/2/2011 9/2/2011 9/2/2011 9/3/2011 9/3/2011 9/3/2011 9/17/2011 9/24/2011 9/30/2011 9/30/2011 9/30/2011 10/1/2011 10/1/2011 10/1/2011 10/1/2011 10/1/2011 10/1/2011 Race Iowa Double Gold Futurity (RGIII) IQHRA Sale Futurity (RGIII) Iowa Double Gold Derby Keokuk (GIII) PRM Starter Allowance Challenge* PRM Distance Challenge* PRM Derby Challenge (GIII)* PRM Distaff Challenge* PRM Juvenile Challenge* Sex/Age Two Year Olds Two Year Olds Three Year Olds Three Years Old & Up Three Years Old & Up Three Years Old & Up Three Year Olds Fillies & Mares, 3 & Up Two Year Olds Purse $50,000 A (Est. $100,000) $37,500 A $45,000 A (Est. $70,000) $45,000 A $15,000 A $22,500 A $27,500 A $22,500 A $30,000 A $70,000 A $20,000 A $25,000 A $45,000 A $50,000 A (Est. $100,000) $80,000 A (Est. $200,000) $100,000 A (Est. $125,000) $80,000 A (Est. $100,000) $50,000 A $40,000 A $35,000 A $25,000 A Distance 350 Yards 350 Yards 400 Yards 400 Yards 350 Yards 870 Yards 400 Yards 400 Yards 350 Yards 440 Yards 350 Yards 870 Yards 440 Yards 400 Yards 350 Yards 350 Yards 400 Yards 400 Yards 350 Yards 350 Yards 400 Yards 9/17/2011 9/17/2011 9/16/2011 9/16/2011 9/17/2011 9/17/2011 8/19/2011 8/19/2011 8/19/2011 8/20/2011 8/20/2011 8/20/2011 Trial Date 8/1/2011 8/2/2011 8/2/2011

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

IOWA QUARTER HORSE RACING ASSOCIATION


The official representative for Quarter Horse Racing in the State of Iowa

OUR MISSION STATEMENT


It is the mission of the Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association to support and enhance the ownership, breeding, and racing experience of our members. The IQHRA accomplishes its mission by promoting its goals and objectives, in a mutually cooperative and beneficial manner, with race track officials, owners, breeders, horse racing industry related groups, businesses, and the general public. Join The IQHRA Today! Your Annual Membership Includes: Voting Rights IQHRA Newsletter Invitation To All Associations Functions Eligibility For Year-end Iowa Bred Racing Awards Complimentary One-Year Subscription To TRACK Magazine

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

Youth Days . . . Racing for the Future


The Prairie Meadows & Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association Youth Days . . . Racing for the Future committee would like to invite youth to attend Youth Days . . . Racing For the Future. On September 9th & 10, 2011 Prairie Meadows will host six youth ages 16-18 at Prairie Meadows Racetrack in Altoona, IA, for four days of fun, interactive learning on the backside of the racetrack. Each participant will experience one-on-one mentoring with a trainer, assisting with barn duties, and helping with the training of a horse which they will see run in a live race during the event. Thank you to our 2011 Event Supporters: Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association, Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino
The 2-day agenda will include: Care & maintenance of race horses Morning workouts & training The starting gates The racing office & entry process Farrier work Track maintenance & repair Tour of the test barn Meet the stewards & racing officials Meet & talk with jockeys Race preparation of horses Awards banquet Race sponsorship with group trophy presentation in the Winners Circle Scholarships to be awarded

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

IQHRA Awards Banquet


Honoring 2010 Iowa Champions Sunday August 28th, 2011 Ramada Tropics - Resort & Conference Center
Master of Ceremonies - Ben Hudson
Track Magazine - Owner/Editor Past President/Board of Directors of the TQHRA Texas Quarter Horse Hall of Fame 2002 Gordon Crone Award for Contributions for AQHA

Cocktails: 5:00 PM Dinner 6:00 PM Awards: 7:00 PM Entertainment 8:00 PM

Make Plans Early To Attend


For More Information Contact Brenda Onstot 515-238-4524 or bonstot@aol.com
Invitations will be mailed to all IQHRA Members. You do not have to be a member to attend. It is going to be a wonderful event! Hope to see you there!

ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED MUST ACCOMPANY THIS CONTRACT OR YOUR ENTRY WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

No. Horses _______ Fees Paid _______

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

OWNER SUBMITTED BY ADDRESS

TELEPHONE
(Area Code) (Number)

IOWA QUARTER HORSE RACING ASSOCIATION


RETURN TO: Terry Thorson 4737 W. 58TH St. N. Newton, IA 50208 NOTE: This application cannot be accepted unless it is signed by the consignor or his/her authorized agent.

$150.00 Entry Fee per horse must accompany contract No Exceptions


Commission 7% on All Horses Sold or Repurchased

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

Any questions please contract: Terry Thorson terry_thorson@yahoo.com or 641.831.3362

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?

Yes Yes Yes

No No No

Genetic Typed?

Is Covering Stallion Bloodtyped? No Cribber?

Will 2011 Foal be Iowa Eligible?

Name Sire Bred to In Foal Barren Yes Slipped No

Registration # Dam

Date Foaled Dams Sire Date of Last Service

Color

Not Bred

Is Mare Bloodtyped?

Yes Yes Yes

No No No

Genetic Typed?

Is Covering Stallion Bloodtyped? Yes No Cribber?

Will 2011 Foal be Iowa Eligible?

BROODMARE OWNERS, PLEASE INCLUDE EITHER:


1.
2. 3. AQHA Breeders Certificate or Jockey Club Breeders Certificate. Notarized statement from the stallion owner that the mare is free from all encumbrances for 2009 and the stud fees have been paid. Health papers and negative coggins.

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

Cardholder Name: Signature:

HORSES OF RACING AGE YEARLINGS * STALLIONS


Name Sire Registered with Iowa Department of Agriculture? American Quarter Horse Parentage Verified? Eligible Engagements: Yes Yes Registration # Dam No No Bleeder? Cribber? Yes Yes No No Sex Date Foaled

Name Sire Registered with Iowa Department of Agriculture? American Quarter Horse Parentage Verified? Eligible Engagements:

Registration # Dam Yes Yes No No

Sex

Date Foaled

Bleeder? Cribber?

Yes Yes

No No

Name Sire Registered with Iowa Department of Agriculture? American Quarter Horse Parentage Verified? Eligible Engagements:

Registration # Dam Yes Yes No No

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.

RETURN ALL DOCUMENTS TO:


Terry Thorson 4737 W. 58TH ST. N. Newton, IA 50208

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

$ 4,600 $ 1,600 $ 400

$ 4,200

2 June 1st late payments @ $100 $ 1,400 3 July 1st adv payments @ $250 $ 750 600 800

2 August 1st adv payments @300 $ 2 ATOE payment @$400 $

TOTAL PAYMENTS TO DATE $18,900 Added Money $50,000

NET PURSE TO DATE $ 68,900

Valley Junction Futurity (GIII)

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

IQHRA BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 17, 2011


Members absent: Butch Hammer, Wyetta Hammer, Jim Harvey, Larry Henry, Dave Spieker, Bob Urich. A welcome to our members and guests to Riverside Casino given by Tom Lepic Meeting called to order by President Tom Lepic APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The March minutes were reviewed by the board with the correction noted by Secretary Chris Hovey. Motion to approve corrected minutes made by John Lawless, seconded by Butch Bain. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF TREASURERS REPORT: The treasurers report was reviewed. Motion to approve made by Don Rayner, seconded by Butch Bain. Motion carried. Tom Lepic also announced that IQHRA has received $1,700 from the IRGC. LOBBYIST: Our Lobbyist was unable to attend but a report was given by Tom Lepic. SF 526 has gone to the floor for debate. Tom explained the history of our bill and distributed handouts to the board and members. He detailed the procedure for contacting your representative and how to voice your support for the bill. He stressed the importance of every IQHRA member to contact their legislator. EXECTIVE SECRETARY: John Hernandez has been updating our website and working on our newsletter. The newsletter will be in color with a change in format. TRACK magazine has offered a free 1 year subscription with every new membership to IQHRA. John Hernandez, Tom Lepic, and Brenda Onstot met with Jeff Nelson of Prairie Meadows marketing department to discuss marketing our meet and Corporate Sponsorships. Prairie Meadows is hesitant to allow us to independently contact corporate sponsors due to a conflict. They are willing to work with us in marketing our meet, have agreed to print needed flyers, help with our Tough Enough to Wear Pink fundraiser, sponsor Morning at the Meadows, and update the Youth Days video. Tom, Brenda, and John have another meeting scheduled on April 25 with Jeff Nelson. John is also working on the simulcast schedule with AQHA and Prairie Meadows so a better signal for us can be achieved. We are also on Facebook. HORSE FAIR: Chris Hovey reported that Horse Fair was a success, the weather was great, and there was a large turnout of people. Youth Days, membership applications and information from AQHA was available. She thanked those members that worked shifts. SALE COMMITTEE: The committee met earlier today. Chairman Terry Thorson reported that an auctioneer has been hired. Internet access is still being discussed. Any registered performance horse not just race horses are encouraged to consign. The committee will meet at 2:30 on May 14th to distribute flyers advertising the Sale.

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

IQHRA BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 14, 2011


Members absent: Jim Harvey, Brenda Onstot, Leonard Reed, Janet Rinehart Meeting was called to order by President Tom Lepic. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The April minutes were reviewed. Motion to approve minutes made by Wyetta Hammer, seconded by Butch Bain. Motion carried APPROVAL OF TREASURERS REPORT: TheTtreasurers report was reviewed. Motion to approve made by Butch Bain, seconded by Dick Tobin. Motion carried. We have received the grant money from AQHA. We are awaiting the grant money from the IRGC. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY: John Hernandez distributed a marketing plan compiled by Jennifer Perkins of AQHA detailing strategies to improve the simulcasting handle for the Quarter horse meet. He and Tom Lepic have been meeting with Jeff Nelson, working on special events planned for the meet including the Tuff Enough to Wear Pink and Morning at the Meadows. He and Tom have also met with Derron in an effort to recruit more of the big name trainers to come to our meet. John has received a bid to re design our web page and is awaiting another. We will be modeling the web page after the one at Remington Park. LOBBYIST REPORT: Tom announced the bill has been approved by the Iowa Legislature and is awaiting the Governors signature to become law. Some last minute concessions had to be made but Quarter horse racing will be a permanent fixture at Prairie Meadows. SALE COMMITTEE: Terry Thorson and John Hernandez have made flyers advertising our Sale and members of the Sale committee met to distribute these in the backside barns. Terry has received positive feedback from the performance horse groups to include their horses to the sale. Consignment deadline is July 15th to be in the catalog, after that, there will be a supplement. The Sale will be September 11th at the Fairgrounds. Terry is pursuing the prospect of having the Sale on the internet and will report at the June meeting. MEMBERSHIP: Shirley Peiffer reported that we continue to receive new memberships. She will be sending membership forms to past members inviting them to renew their membership to IQHRA. BANQUET: Ben Hudson of TRACK magazine will be the speaker at our Annual awards banquet on August 28th. He is planning to arrive a day early and be present at Prairie Meadows to watch the races.

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

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