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We can't overstate the importance of horsemen having strong relationships with their state legislators. Here's a great example of that in Iowa, where Gov. Kim Reynolds recently signed an important Iowa Horsemens Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc.-backed piece of legislation that will protect and strengthen Thoroughbred racing in the state. The new law clarifies that Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing seasons are to be conducted as separate stand-alone meets unless otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing by the recognized horsemen’s associations and Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel.
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Iowa Governor's Office photo, from left: Mike Vanderpool, Marylee Vanderpool, Victoria Moss, Jon Moss, Governor Kim Reynolds, Allen Poindexter, Joe Kelly, Rep. Heather Hora, Sen. Adrian Dickey. The Io...
Nominations Now Open For Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards
Nominations Now Open For Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards - National HBPA
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Nominations for the 2026 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards in North America are now open. Celebrating its 11th year, the program will accept nominations through midnight on Monday, July 13. Hallwa...
Crupper Could Give Von Hemel Family First Triple Crown Race Winner
Crupper Could Give Von Hemel Family First Triple Crown Race Winner - National HBPA
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Donnie K. Von Hemel (Photo by Coady Media) Robert Zoellner’s 3-year-old colt Crupper can become the first Triple Crown race winner for one of the Midwest’s most respected horse-racing families in ...
From RTIP Student to Penn National Race Caller: Nathan Klein Chases Lifelong Dream (from America's Best Racing)
From RTIP Student to Penn National Race Caller: Nathan Klein Chases Lifelong Dream
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For many horse racing fans, the voice of the track becomes just as memorable as the races themselves. University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program student Nathan Klein will take the next step tow...


















































