Indiana-Bred Stakes Winner

The 2019 Indiana Quarter Horse Breed Development Program Stakes Season at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino has come to a close. More than $3.4 million was awarded throughout the 2019 race meet.

Congratulations to the winner of the Miss Roxie Little Futurity: HH CJ Shake (Escondido Beach - Shakem jake, by Royal Shake Em), bred by Larry carter & John Myers, owned by Larry Carter, John Myers & Rusty Hawkins, trained by Paul Martin

HH CJ Shake wins the $182,400 Miss Roxie Little Futurity.

2020 Breeding Season Barn List

To assist potential new breeders and owners in taking advantage of our lucrative breeding incentive program, we are providing a list of Indiana breeding farms that are available for housing your broodmares and/or stallions for the coming foaling and breeding season. This list of farms is voluntary—meaning the list is not all encompassing—there are more farms in the state participating in our programs but have not provided us the necessary farm information prior to this posting. You can find the list on the IHRC website. 

Horse Health Tip:

Caring for Horses During Weather Changes

Horses might have a tough time adjusting to the elements when moving from a cold climate to a hot one (or vice versa) or when body-clipped during a serious cold snap.

When horses have a chance to adjust gradually to seasons changing, they typically tolerate heat and cold well, says Bob Coleman, PhD, PAS, associate professor and equine extension specialist at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington. It’s the combination of temperature extremes and swings that can be stressful. Here’s how to help your horse handle these conditions and battle cold or heat stress. Continue reading on TheHorse.com...

December Commission Meeting

There will be an Indiana Horse Racing Commission meeting on December 3. The start time and location will be announced. Stay up to date by following the IHRC Facebook Page and the Meetings page of the IHRC website. 

QHRAI Stallion Service Auction

The Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana has begun procuring stallions for the 2020 Stallion Service Auction. Contact Teresa Myers at 260-726-5090 or visit IndianaQuarterHorseRacing.com for more information.

Successful Sales Season

The fall sales season was successful for Indiana Quarter Horse breeders. Here are some stats:

2019 QHRAI Speed Sale

• Total Sales: $402,900 (46 sold, 3 out)
• Average: $8,759
• High Seller: Streakin James, consigned by Brian Gunder and D & J Lehman $37,000
• 17 repurchases

2019 November Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale

• Total Sales: $32,000 (7 sold, 4 out)
• Average: $4,571
• High Seller: Above The Brimm, consigned by Gordan Timm $11,000

Register to Earn Incentives

Stallions: Deadline for stallions to be registered and residing in Indiana was November 1. However, we are still taking registrations. The late fee for returning stallions of $100 will be charged after November 1. New stallions do not have to pay a late fee.

Mares: Deadline for mares to be registered and residing in Indiana is July 1 of the year prior to foaling, however if you decide to register your mare AFTER July 1, you will need to register her and breed back to an Indiana Registered Stallion. 

Foals: Registration is due within 1 year of the foaling date. However, late foals can be submitted with a late fee. (Check the website to make sure your foal is registered.)

Coming Up...

December 3 - Indiana Horse Racing Commission meeting, date/time/location TBA

January 4 - 2020 QHRAI Stallion Service Auction

January 4 - QHRAI Annual Membership Meeting & 2019 Awards Program at Indiana Grand