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DALLAS, TX–MARCH 25, 2026–StallioneSearch.com releases its newest episode of QH Racing Talk — Weekly, featuring another round of industry leaders discussing key topics centered on attracting new owners into the sport of Quarter Horse racing.

Each episode in this multi-part series focuses on a different stage of the ownership experience, offering practical insight from individuals currently participating at the highest level of the sport. In this episode, All American Futurity-winning owner Bill Robbins, ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALEXANDRIA, LA–MARCH 25, 2026–The Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association board of directors convened Tuesday, March 24, for its annual meeting, where the state’s top performers of 2025 were officially recognized, highlighted by a dominant season from its leading money earner and strength across every division.

Headlining the honorees was multiple Grade 1 winner Rf Fast Dash N Blood ($1,181,189), who not only secured Champion 2-Year-Old Gelding honors but also topped all earners in ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

HOUSTON, TX—MARCH 25, 2026–Longtime Sam Houston Race Park publicity director Martha Claussen was honored March 21 during the Texas Champions Day card, recognizing nearly three decades of work promoting racing in Texas.

Claussen, who joined Sam Houston in 1997, spent 29 years shaping the track’s public presence and building relationships across the industry. Her recognition comes as she transitions into a semi-retired role after relocating in 2024 and shifting her focus toward her ...

By StallioneSearch

ALBUQUERQUE, NM–MARCH 25, 2026–Sustaining payments of $600 are due Wednesday, April 1 for several key stakes races scheduled for the 2026 meet for Ruidoso Downs, which will take place at The Downs at Albuquerque.

The Zia Quarter Horse Futurity (RG1) is one of the premier events on the calendar, restricted to New Mexico-bred 2-year-olds going 400 yards. Trials are scheduled for July 3, with the final set for July 19. The race is expected to carry an estimated purse of $375,000 with $45,000 ...

ALEXANDRIA, LA–MARCH 25, 2026–The Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA) held its regular Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, March 24, at Evangeline Downs, where nominees for the 2026 regional board of directors were announced.

The following individuals have been nominated to serve three-year terms beginning April 18, 2026.

• Central District: Karen Darling Falgoust, Donald Aymond • Southeast District: Jerry L. Deville Jr. • South Central District: Jerome Bellard • Southwest District: Bobbi Randle, Gyth Rigdon

Voting will be conducted in person at the 2026 LQHBA Annual Awards Banquet and General ...

SHAKOPEE, MN–MARCH 24, 2026–George Moncrief will be Canterbury Park track superintendent for the 2026 racing season that begins May 23. Moncrief, currently track superintendent at Sunland Park and Zia Park in New Mexico where he has held the role since 2021, has a long history and familiarity with the Canterbury Park racing surface.

Moncrief ran the racetrack maintenance crew at Canterbury Park in 2015 and 2016. He held various positions on the track crew since his return in 2019 and has been assistant superintendent to Javiar Barajas since 2023. Barajas recently took the superintendent position at Ellis ...

By Stallionesearch / Louanne Wainscott

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–March 22, 2026—Saturday night at Remington Park became more than just another race card; it became a defining chapter in the career of one of Paint and Appaloosa racing’s most respected horsemen, as Cody Smith reached a monumental milestone that forever reshapes the record books.

The evening began quietly but ...

ALEXANDRIA, LA–MARCH 23, 2026–The Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA) is pleased to announce that accomplished businessman and owner Rodney Verret and multiple stakes-winning Louisiana-bred Jls Mr Bigtime will be inducted into the 2026 LQHBA Hall of Fame.

They will be honored at the LQHBA annual Awards Banquet and General Membership Meeting on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Voting will start at 2:00 p.m. (ID required to vote), and the banquet will begin at 5:00 p.m.

The event will take place in the Event Center at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, located at 2235 Creswell Lane ...

ELGIN, TX–MARCH 23, 2026–The nomination blank is now available for the 2027 Texas Breeders Futurity, a race open to all accredited Texas-bred foals of 2025. CLICK HERE to access the nomination form.

The futurity will offer $75,000 added and will be contested at 330 yards at Sam Houston Race Park. Trials are scheduled for mid-April 2027, with the finals to follow in mid-May. Exact dates will be announced at a later time.

A $20,000 nominators award is also attached to this race, creating a strong incentive for breeders and ...

By Orlando Gutierrez

CYPRESS, CA–MARCH 22, 2026–Bob Gilbert, a gifted Quarter Horse trainer and a true gentleman of the racing industry, passed away earlier this week, according to several sources. He was 81.

Gilbert was forced into premature retirement in 2001 after being seriously injured in an assault and robbery. Prior to that tragic ...

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–MARCH 22, 2026– StallioneSearch.com has continues its webcast coverage of quarter horse racing with the Oklahoma Futurity (G2) and Oklahoma Derby (G3) weekend at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–MARCH 21, 2026–StallioneSearch.com begins it’s 2026 webcast coverage of the Oklahoma Futurity (G2) and the Oklahoma Derby (G3) weekend at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

In this episode, StallioneSearch.com was present to capture the action of the 2026 $435,395 Oklahoma Futurity (G2). The coverage included a post-race interview with Juan Pulido, who celebrated his ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

AJAX, ONT–MARCH 19, 2026–Ontario racing officials have locked in the 2026 schedules for four of the province’s major tracks—Woodbine Racetrack, Woodbine Mohawk Park, Fort Erie Race Track, and Ajax Downs—with approvals granted on Wednesday by both the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).

For the Quarter Horse sector, Ajax ...

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DALLAS, TX–MARCH 18, 2026– StallioneSearch.com releases its newest episode of QH Racing Talk — Weekly, featuring another round of three industry leaders discussing various topics centered around attracting new owners entrances into the sport of Quarter Horse racing.

Each episode within this multi-part ...

By Chad Keller

ALTOONA, IA–MARCH 17, 2026– Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel is pleased to announce the release of the first condition book, stall application, and stakes schedules for both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horses for the upcoming 2026 live racing season in Iowa. 

Prairie Meadows’ 2026 live racing ...

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LAS VEGAS, NV–MARCH 16, 2026–On Monday, March 16, 2026, the AQHA Two-Year Rule was eliminated following a vote of the membership during the 2026 AQHA Convention.

The rule had restricted the use of frozen semen after a stallion’s death. With the rule now removed, the policy reverts to the previous standard allowing a stallion’s frozen semen to be used indefinitely.

Earlier in the convention, the AQHA Stud Book and Registration Committee voted to keep the ...

ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA MARCH 16, 2026–The Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA) is pleased to announce that Misty Coats has been named executive director of the state-bred racing association. She has served as assistant executive director for the past two years, working directly with Bruce Salard, who has held the title of executive director since 2019.

Coats will be the first female executive director of LQHBA and its 1,700 members. Born in Kearney, Nebraska, Coats earned her B.A. in Animal ...

Courtesy of AQHA

AMARILLO, TX–MARCH 16, 2026–Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Foundation. In 2026, six individuals and horses whose influence has helped shape the American Quarter Horse industry will join the prestigious list of inductees. The Class of 2026 will be honored during the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Induction & Reunion ...

ELGIN, TX–MARCH 16, 2026–TQHA sent out a reminder on Monday that nominations for the 2026 $75,000-added Sires Cup Futurity (RG2) and the $50,000-added Sires Cup Derby (RG3) are due April 15.

Both races are scheduled for August 22, 2026 at Retama Park. Trials for the Futurity will be held August 7, with Derby trials set for August 8.

The races are open to foals of stallions that participated in the TQHA Stallion Auction, with ...

Courtesy of AQHA

AMARILLO, TX–MARCH 16, 2026–The 2026-2027 American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee was elected on March 16 at the 2026 AQHA Convention in Las Vegas. Though AQHA operates primarily upon the decisions of its members through the board of directors, the five-person Executive Committee is responsible for implementing important decisions ...

ALEXANDRIA, LA–MARCH 15, 2026–A regular meeting of the Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA) Board of Directors is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, at Evangeline Downs in the John Henry Room, beginning at 1:00 p.m. (CT).

All LQHBA members and the general public are invited to attend, though attendance is not required.

To ensure proper seating and refreshments, please ...

AMARILLO, TX, MARCH 13, 2026—The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum will host Foal & Friends, a program where children ages 3 to 5 can explore playful, horse-themed activities designed to support preschool development.

According to event organizers, activities range from movement games that mimic how horses run and play to hands-on crafts and storytelling. Each session encourages creativity, empathy, and personal growth. Young learners will build important developmental skills while discovering the many ways horses continue ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, MARCH 13, 2026—Sustaining payments for the 2026 $1,000,000-est. Heritage Place Futurity (G1), $250,000-est. Heritage Place Derby (G2), and $300,000-est. Heritage Place Oaks (G2) are due March 15, 2026.

The $1,000,000-est. 350-yard Heritage Place Futurity (G1), Oklahoma’s richest horse race, is open to 2-year-old foals of 2024 registered with the American Quarter Horse Association. Trials are scheduled for May 7–8, 2026, at Remington Park, with the final set for May 30.

A specific horse must be named by March 15, 2026, and ...

EDMOND, OK, MARCH 13, 2026—The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association sent out a reminder today that sustaining payments for the Black Gold Championship Futurity & Fillies Futurity, as well as the Mystery Futurity and Derby are due on March 15.

CLICK HERE for full details on all OQHRA nomination payments and stakes race ...

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PARK CITY, KS–MARCH 11, 2026–The Kansas Quarter Horse Racing Association (KQHRA) held its 2026 Annual Convention on January 31 at Golden Circle Casino – Gilley’s in Park City, Kansas, bringing together members, horsemen, and supporters for an afternoon of meetings, industry updates, and awards.

The day began with the KQHRA Board of Directors meeting, where leadership reviewed association ...

LEXINGTON, KY, MARCH 13, 2026—Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site at Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, March 21, 2026, for Texas Champions Day. This event aims to showcase Texas Thoroughbreds through a day of thrilling and competitive racing.

Throughout the race day, Sam Houston will spotlight aftercare by featuring Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, which has three accredited organizations located in Texas: Lake Fork Stables, Lonestar Outreach to Place Ex-Racers (LOPE), and Remember Me Rescue.

As part of the day’s ...

By StallioneSearch

DALLAS, TX–MARCH 11, 2026– StallioneSearch.com releases its newest episode of QH Racing Talk — Weekly, featuring three industry leaders discussing various topics centered around attracting new owners entrances into the sport of Quarter Horse racing.

Each episode within this multi-part series will focus on ...

By Jeff Maday

SHAKOPEE, MN–MARCH 11, 2026– Canterbury Park announced that Jesse Sherwood has been named head starter for the 2026 race meet that begins May 23. Sherwood’s career working on the starting gate began in 2008 at Canterbury where he spent four seasons as an assistant starter. He has been head starter at Fair Grounds in New Orleans the past two seasons. Sherwood also worked at racetracks in New Mexico becoming head ...

EUREKA, KS–MARCH 11, 2026–The Kansas Quarter Horse Racing Association has elected new leadership, with Kurt Eck stepping in as president. As he begins his term, he is reflecting on the organization's long history while also looking ahead to the opportunities for racing in the Sunflower State.

“Our association has long served as the unified voice of Kansas Quarter Horse owners and breeders,” Eck said while outlining his vision for the group. That voice has been instrumental in shaping the modern landscape of racing in Kansas.

Decades ago, the organization helped lead the constitutional effort that authorized ...

FORT WORTH, TX—MARCH 10, 2026—Quarter Horse Racing Talk Weekly, the podcast hosted by Greg Thompson and Bailey Ivy, will debut a new multi-part educational series aimed at individuals entering the business of Quarter Horse racing.

The series will feature conversations with industry leaders and high-level players from across the racing world as they discuss ways to attract new ownership to the sport and, more importantly, how to guide those new investors toward hopeful long-term success.

Each episode will focus on a different ...

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX–MARCH 10, 2026–Retama Park will host a full slate of training races Wednesday at 12 p.m., giving horsemen and fans an early look at the track’s upcoming two-year-old crop ahead of the 2026 Quarter Horse meet.

A total of 100 juveniles are entered for the session — including 45 fillies, 28 colts and 27 geldings — gaining valuable experience from the starting gate and under race-like conditions before making their pari-mutuel debuts.

CLICK HERE for a complete list of entries on March 11.

Admission is free, no wagering will be offered, and fans of all ages are welcome to attend. Guests can also stop by and shop Trader’s Town Country Market vendors while ...

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX–MARCH 10, 2026–Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie will hold its annual National Anthem auditions on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Auditions will be held outdoors (weather permitting). Soloists, duets, choirs, instrumentalists and groups are all invited to audition.

Anyone interested must audition in person (no exceptions) in order to perform the National Anthem during Lone Star Park’s 2026 ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

AMARILLO, TX–MARCH 10, 2026– Following an impressive year on the racetrack, 2025 World Champion FDD Dreams added another accomplishment to his young résumé by earning the AQHA Supreme Race Horse honor.

The Supreme Race Horse title is awarded to an American Quarter Horse that earns $500,000 or more, wins two or more open Grade 1 stakes races, and captures at least 10 career victories.

Furthermore, adding to his accolades in 2025, FDD Dreams was also named the sport’s champion 3-year-old and champion 3-year-old gelding.

A homebred racing for La Feliz Montana ...

Courtesy of AQHA

AMARILLO, TX–MARCH 10, 2026–Two champion producers join the ranks of elite broodmares, as they are recognized as AQHA Dams of Distinction. Eye A Spit Curl Girl and Prissy Sin Tacha both earned their second race champion in 2025, which is an accomplishment that earns them the title.

The award recognizes the accomplishments of racing broodmares. To qualify for the award, a mare must meet one or more of the ...

Courtesy of the Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend

FORT STOCKTON, TX–MARCH 10, 2026–Suzanne Hunger May of Fort Stockton passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the age of 95. She passed at the home she and her late husband, John, built in 1956.

Sue was born on October 16, 1930, in Rochester, New York to Felix and Helen ...

Courtesy of Clifford D. Garrett Family Funeral Homes

TAHLEQUAH, OK–MARCH 9, 2026– Jimmy Lee Taylor, 93, of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma was born July 23, 1932, in Fort Gibson to Thomas Cero and Jaynie (Weatherford) Taylor and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Tahlequah.

He will be remembered as a devoted family man, ...

MEXICO CITY, MEX–MARCH 9, 2026–Racing at Hipódromo de las Américas was cancelled over the weekend after the Association of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Jockeys declined to ride due to ongoing disagreements regarding operations and scheduling for the current racing season.

Track operator Administradora Mexicana de Hipódromo (AMH) announced Saturday that jockeys would not participate in the March 7 card or the Sunday, ...

FARGO, ND–MARCH 9, 2026– Live horse racing will return to Fargo for eight race days across four weekends this summer. The 2026 meet, the park’s 23rd season, is scheduled to open Friday, July 10, and run through Sunday, Aug. 2. Gates will open at 5 p.m. on Fridays and at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Fans can expect live Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing along with family-friendly entertainment, special promotions, food and beverage options, and wagering opportunities, the release said.

Opening weekend will feature a free ...

By Orlando Gutierrez

CYPRESS, CA–MARCH 6, 2026– Ed Allred’s multiple Grade 1-winning homebred London Toby has been retired following an outstanding career in which he won 10 races and earned $358,989.

The 8-year-old gelding is by leading sire Favorite Cartel and out of Allred’s winning mare London Laura, an allowance winner at Los Alamitos in 2016. London Toby stands as her leading earner, as the ...

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM–MARCH 6, 2026– Ruidoso Downs Racetrack will open the 2026 race meet on Friday, May 22 at the Downs of Albuquerque featuring trials for the $1 million Ruidoso Futurity for two-year-old quarter horses. The 49-day race meet will feature both thoroughbred and quarter horse racing to be held Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day, Sept. 7.

“The Downs of Albuquerque is currently accepting stall ...