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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 & [...]

Denis Blake2025-06-30T16:51:25+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 [...]

Denis Blake2025-06-20T23:12:52+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 [...]

Denis Blake2025-05-15T14:25:29+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 [...]

Denis Blake2025-03-19T22:19:12+00:00

National HBPA Conference Recap: Old Racehorses Helping People Facing Mental-Health Issues, How Technology Can Take Stress from Trainers

Sally Jane Mixon by Denis Blake/National HBPA The annual National HBPA Conference concluded its educational presentations Wednesday morning first with a session on how retired racehorses are transforming the lives of first responders and military members, as well as school children of backstretch workers. The final presentation showcased products using cutting edge technology to [...]

Denis Blake2025-03-06T15:43:32+00:00

The Interactive, Electronic Edition of The Horsemen’s Journal Winter 2024 Issue is Now Available

The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Winter 2024 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: Back to the Bluegrass The Claiming Crown returned to Kentucky for a successful 26th renewal at [...]

Denis Blake2024-12-19T18:31:23+00:00

The Interactive, Electronic Edition of The Horsemen’s Journal Fall 2024 Issue is Now Available

The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Fall 2024 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: Serious Conversations National HBPA Conference at Prairie Meadows Racetrack tackles no-effect thresholds, HISA, CAW and more [...]

Denis Blake2024-09-27T05:36:22+00:00

Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg to Deliver Keynote Address at National HBPA Conference on July 24

Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg will deliver the keynote address at the 2024 National HBPA Conference set for July 23-26 at Iowa’s Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel. Coinciding with the conference will be a starter-allowance race carrying a $50,000 purse for horses that have raced for [...]

Denis Blake2024-06-21T13:00:25+00:00

The Interactive, Electronic Edition of The Horsemen’s Journal Summer 2024 Issue is Now Available

The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Summer 2024 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: Win-Win Programs Stable Recovery, Taylor Made School of Horsemanship provide multiple benefits to participants and the [...]

Denis Blake2024-06-18T14:16:36+00:00

Setting the Record Straight: HISA Toe-Grab Rule Coincided with Prairie Meadows Fatalities

Iowa HBPA: HISA gets no credit for improved 2023 stats; Toe-grab rule coincided with Prairie Meadows' 2022 deaths IA HBPA response to HISA town hall comment on PMRC catastrophic breakdowns: Unfortunately, as is typically the case with the Horseracing Integrity & Safety Authority (HISA) corporation, CEO Lisa Lazarus left out important details from her [...]

Denis Blake2024-03-19T13:47:07+00:00