Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association
1976 - 2010
34 years of service to our Members
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July 26, 2010
The Department of Agriculture will be at Prairie Meadows racing office on the following to dates to stamp Iowa Bred papers that need the Iowa Stamp.
Wednesday, August 11 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Monday, August 16 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
July 16, 2010
It has been brought to our attention that there is an error in the condition book regarding Shoe Requirement for Quarter Horses. The condition book reads that "front horse shoes which have toe grabs greater than two millimeters shall be prohibited from racing or training on all surfaces at Prairie Meadows".
The correct information on this should be as follows: "front horse shoes which have toe grabs greater than FOUR millimeters shall be prohibited from racing or training on all surfaces at Prairie Meadows.
The other information listed under the section "Shoes" on page 5 of the condition book is accurate.
July 5, 2010
On June 30th jockey, Tad Leggett was injured in the Black Gold Futurity trials at Fair Meadows at Tulsa OK. His horse broke down after the wire, throwing him and breaking his neck Tad had surgery on Friday, July2nd and hopefully will soon start rehab.
Deductible donations can be made to:
Prairie Meadows Chaplain
Tad Leggett
P.O. Box 1000
Altoona IA 50009
Everyone needs to keep Tad in our prayers.
REVISED UPDATE
June 24, 2010
RE: Equine Piroplasmosis Testing Requirements - Prairie Meadows Racetrack
Effective August 10, 2010 all horses either stabled at, or entering the stable area located at Prairie Meadows racetrack will be required to have proof of a negative test for Theileria Equi AND Babesia Caballi. The test must have been performed within the past 180 days and include the tattoo number of the horse tested or an accurate description. A copy of the test is acceptable. This requirement is in effect for ALL horses entering Prairie Meadows racetrack and includes pony horses.
The results of the test and accession number should be reported on the health certificate similar to Coggins test, but a copy of the actual test must also be attached.
Please contact the IRGC state veterinarian's office if you have any questions about this requirement.
pmvets@Iowa.gov 515-967-1213
Thank you for your cooperation,
Dr. Keith Soring
Director of Racing
Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission
