Iowa HBPA Applauds Gov. Reynolds Signing HF 2615 into Law to Protect Iowa Thoroughbred Racing

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 Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (IA HBPA) applauded Governor Kim Reynolds for recently signing House File 2615 into law, legislation that strengthens and protects Iowa’s [...]

2026-05-29T16:14:35+00:00

The Interactive, Electronic Edition of The Horsemen’s Journal Spring 2026 Issue is Now Available

The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Spring 2026 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of the printed magazine, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: Blend of the Old and New Technology challenges and strategies, ongoing legal issues, racetrack ownership options [...]

2026-04-03T15:21:47+00:00

The Interactive, Electronic Edition of The Horsemen’s Journal Winter 2025 Issue is Now Available

The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Winter 2025 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of the printed magazine, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: Firm Footing Perfect weather, big fields and close finishes contribute to a successful 27th Claiming Crown. [...]

2025-12-18T21:58:18+00:00

Iowa HBPA Calls Out HISA’s Legal Fees Duplication at $1,500 an Hour

The Iowa HBPA is calling out the non-profit Horseracing Integrity & Safety Authority (HISA) for needlessly paying millions of dollars to outside legal counsel for work that is virtually indistinguishable from filings and oral arguments made by the Department of Justice in defending the Federal Trade Commission in litigation challenging HISA’s constitutionality. The Iowa [...]

2025-12-18T18:17:24+00:00

Iowa HBPA Engages Industry Veterans Johnsen, Thayer to Chart Vision for the Future of Iowa Horse Racing

Damon Thayer, left, and Corey Johnsen at England's Ascot Race Course in October, 2023, on British Champions Day. Photo courtesy Damon Thayer The Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (Iowa HBPA) is proud to announce the engagement of two nationally recognized industry leaders—Corey Johnsen, President of CJ Thoroughbreds, and Damon Thayer, President of Thayer Communications & [...]

2025-06-30T16:51:25+00:00

The Interactive, Electronic Edition of The Horsemen’s Journal Summer 2025 Issue is Now Available

The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Summer 2025 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of the printed magazine, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: Big Questions Horse racing’s $342 per-start charge and escalating budget: Can the industry afford HISA’s 2025 [...]

2025-06-20T23:12:52+00:00

Racehorse Health and Safety Act Reintroduced

Today, on the heels of the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, Rep. Clay Higgins (LA-03), Rep. Don Davis (NC-01), and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the Racehorse Health and Safety Act (RHSA), a bipartisan, bicameral effort to deliver a constitutional solution to safety regulation in the horse racing industry. The legislation is backed by [...]

2025-05-15T14:25:29+00:00

The Interactive, Electronic Edition of The Horsemen’s Journal Spring 2025 Issue is Now Available

The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Spring 2025 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of the printed magazine, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: The Backbone of the Stable Award-winning Turf writer, publicist Jennie Rees continues to advocate for horses [...]

2025-03-19T22:19:12+00:00
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