OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–DECEMBER 11, 2025–The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA) has launched a new racing industry survey to gather insight from owners, trainers, breeders, jockeys, and other participants involved in Quarter Horse, Paint, and Appaloosa racing.

CLICK HERE to take the survey.

The survey takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete and is intended to help identify what ...

DALLAS, TX–DECEMBER 10, 2025– This week’s episode of the QH Racing Talk – Weekly podcast on StallioneSearch.com has been released. The evening timing was designed to include the post-position draw results for the 2025 Champion of Champions (G1) and the Los Alamitos Two-Million Futurity (G1), both set for this weekend in Orange County, California.

This week’s featured guest is La Feliz Montaña Ranch owner and breeder Javier Rodriguez. A longtime horseman, Rodriguez broke onto the national racing scene in the mid-2000s with the storybook two- and three-year-old campaigns of multiple champion stakes winner ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ELGIN, TX–DECEMBER 10, 2025–The Texas Quarter Horse Association has updated its scholarship program, broadening eligibility and opening the door for more students connected to the racing and equine industry. Children and grandchildren of racing participants are now fully eligible, and scholarships ...

By Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch

OPELOUSAS,  LA–DECEMBER 8, 2025–Evangeline Downs on Saturday, December 20, 2025, with total purses listed at more than $2 million. The card is built around the state’s biggest night of Quarter Horse racing and brings multiple graded stakes into one night.

The evening program is backed by five graded stakes events, including The Louisiana Million (RG1, $1,000,000), Louisiana Champions Day ...

COLLEGE STATION, TX–DECEMBER 4, 2025–Granada Farms is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jody Norris and Rob Norris to the Granada Farms team as the operation prepares for a strong 2026 breeding season.

Dr. Jody Norris has been hired as a second veterinarian at Granada Farms, providing expanded veterinary support across the program. She will focus on herd health, mares and foals, reproductive services, and general veterinary care.

Norris’ addition to the staff marks a full-circle moment in her career: she began ...

DALLAS, TX–DECEMBER 3, 2025–StallioneSearch is turning up the volume on Quarter Horse racing coverage with the debut of its newly branded weekly podcast, “QH Racing Talk – Weekly.”

The long-running QH Racing Talk series has been reformatted into a consistent, once-a-week show, with the first episode now live on StallioneSearch.com and various other streaming platforms.

Built for the pace of today’s racing fan, the ...

EDMOND, OK– DECEMBER 3, 2025–The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association is pleased to announce the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. This year’s class honors two horsemen, two outstanding horses and a landmark breeding operation whose work has shaped Quarter Horse racing in Oklahoma and across the country. The recipient of the Debbie Schauf Spirit Award will also be recognized during the event.

The Hall of Fame inductions will take place on February 28, 2026, at the ...

By H. David Smith, StallioneSearch

OPELOUSAS, LA—DECEMBER 3, 2025—Evangeline Downs is set to host one of the most anticipated Quarter Horse events of the year as the Louisiana Festival of Racing returns on Saturday, December 20, showcasing more than $2 million in total purses and a full slate of high-profile stakes races.

Billed as "The Biggest Night in Louisiana's Rich Racing History," the festival once again spotlights the strength of the Louisiana-bred racing program while offering a full day of elite competition.

This year's edition also features another educational component, with $25,000 in scholarships to be awarded on race day — including six $2,500 awards and two $5,000 awards — reinforcing the Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders ...

By StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–DECEMBER 2, 2025—Remington Park has officially released the key dates for trainers planning to apply for stabling during the upcoming 2026 Quarter Horse racing season in Oklahoma City.

According to track officials, stall applications must be submitted by Monday, December 29, 2025. All horsemen intending to compete at Remington Park next spring must meet this deadline to be considered for barn space on the grounds. CLICK HERE for a 2026 Remington Park Stall Applications.

In addition, the Zero Date has been set for Noon on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The Zero Date reflects the point at which ...

SHELBYVILLE, IN–DECEMBER 2, 2025–For the fifth straight year, Horseshoe Indianapolis set a new record for all-time highest handle wagered on live racing. The 123-day meet recently concluded with total handle surging past $287 million in 2025.

"We couldn't be more proud of our team and our season for the results we saw this year," said Vice President and General Manager of Racing Eric Halstrom. "We were going up against some pretty big numbers from 2024. Despite running 49 less races this year, we were still able to top last year's figures. Our team continues to find ways to elevate our racing program, and we could not achieve this success without the partnerships with our horsemen's organizations. They play a big part in supporting our mission and goals in creating a quality product."

Another factor that worked against Horseshoe Indianapolis in ...

By StallioneSearch

AMARILLO, TX—DECEMBER 1, 2025—The American Quarter Horse Association is reminding owners and trainers that time is running short to enroll in the AQHA Racing Challenge, with program fees set to increase after December 31.

Once a horse is enrolled, it becomes eligible for a lifetime of racing opportunities across one of the sport’s most versatile and far-reaching incentive programs.

The program has paid out more than $100 million in purses and over $7 million in nominator awards. Ninety-six Challenge winners have earned AQHA Racing Champion titles, eight of which were world champion titles.

The Racing Challenge is structured to offer targeted ...

ALEXANDRIA, LA—DECEMBER 1, 2025—A regular meeting of the Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA) Board of Directors is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Evangeline Downs in the John Henry Room, beginning at 1:00 p.m. (CT).

All LQHBA members and the general public are ...

By Greg Thompson, StallioneSearch.com

WEATHERFORD, TEXAS–NOVEMBER 27, 2025–StallioneSearch launches its 2026 Stallion Sire Profile series with a spotlight on Grade 2 Dash For Cash Futurity winner Kiss My Maruska, who will stand his first season at stud in 2026 at Scarlett Hill Farm in Weatherford, Texas.

The son of leading sire Kiss My Hocks, a three-year-old colt, is owned and raced by Heavy Hitters Racing Stables and has compiled one of the most consistent records of his crop.

Kiss My Maruska has finished on the board in all 12 of his career starts, ...

MORGAN MILL, TX–NOVEMBER 26, 2026–Maria Belen Meras, 70, a dedicated and beloved member of the TRACK Magazine team for 15 years, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on November 25 at her home in Stephenville, Texas. 

Maria’s role at TRACK Magazine was as multifaceted as it was vital. She answered phones, processed billing, made bank deposits, managed circulation, and represented the magazine at yearling sales, where she tracked and compiled results. As the magazine’s chief proofreader, Maria was an integral part of ...

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–NOVEMBER 26, 2025–According to an article published on the Daily Racing Form on Wednesday, Los Alamitos plans to implement wider safety protocols at its evening meeting for Quarter Horses and lower-level Thoroughbreds after three Quarter Horses were euthanized as a result of injuries sustained during time trials for the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity on Sunday.

B Ratifyed, Backside Ace, and Champions Run were euthanized after sustaining musculoskeletal injuries, according to the California Horse Racing Board’s website. B Ratifyed finished eighth of 10 in the fifth trial. Backside Ace finished third in the seventh trial and was listed on the ...