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By StallioneSearch
SELMA, TX–JULY 5, 2025–TQHA announced today that trials for the 2025 $614,485 TQHA Sale Futurity(RG1) will now be contested on Saturday, July 12, at Retama Park.
Originally scheduled for Friday, July 4, the track canceled the card due to weather and flooding in the San Antonio area on Thursday and Friday.
There will be no redraw as the card will be the exact at the July 4th version.
The first of 11 trials will kick off at 6:15 p.m. ...

By StallioneSearch
RUIDOSO, NM—JULY 2, 2025—The All American Ruidoso Horse Sale Company has announced that the catalog for the 2025 Ruidoso New Mexico Bred Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Yearling Sale is now available online.
This year’s sale is set for August 8 and 9 at the All American Ruidoso Horse Sale Company pavilion on Joe Welch Road in Ruidoso Downs. The sale will showcase an outstanding selection of New Mexico Bred Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred ...

The AQHA Champions Selection Committee convened at the end of June to determine the 2024 AQHA racing champions. The contenders were those that have been deemed eligible by having met the criteria outlined in the AQHA Awards and Media Policy of 2024.
Eleven horses have been named as 2024 divisional champions, with the announcement of the 2024 World Champion Racing American Quarter Horse to be revealed later.
The selection of the 2024 AQHA Racing Champions was delayed in December, due to delayed rulings on key races. This pause allowed the selection ...

By Leann Noguera/StallioneSearch
CLAREMORE, OK–JULY 2, 2025–Stall applications for the upcoming Will Rogers Downs Quarter Horse meet must be returned on or before Saturday, July 19.
The 2025 Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa live Fall Meet will kick off on September 8 and continue through November 11. Racing will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with a first post set for noon (CST).
CLICK HERE to download a 2025 Will Rogers Downs Stall ...
AQHA Youth Experience Gives Louisiana Students a Comprehensive Education on Equine Health and Racing

VINTON, LA–JULY 2, 2025–A group of young women interested in learning more about equine care and horse racing enjoyed a full day of education on Tuesday, July 1, as part of the AQHA Youth Racing Experience.
They began their morning at Delta Downs to hear about the numerous aspects of preparing horses for the race day experience. The group met Trainer Kenneth Roberts. Sr. jockey Juan Garcia, Jr, John Simon, Mike Solis, Mike Whitler, Dr. Kleinman, Darby Jones in the Jocks Room, Delta Downs Race Office, ...

RUSHVILLE, IL–JULY 1, 2025–Donna Jane Smith Cockerill, the mother of Robin Glenn, passed away on June 29, 2025, at her home in Rushville, IL, surrounded by her family.
"My friends from my youth know what a unique person my mother was," Robin said in a Facebook post this week.
"My industry peers may not know that Mom helped me start the RGP (now QData) database, managing it for 15 years after she retired. She contributed in many other ways to the success of Robin Glenn Pedigrees, as well. She was tougher than boot ...

By StallioneSearch
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX–JULY 1, 2025–Dash for Cash Futurity(G2) and Dash For Cash Derby(G3) nomination lists are now available on the Lone Star Park website in the horsemen's information section.
The next payment is due on Tuesday, July 15. It is $300 for Derby horses and $400 for Futurity horses that have already been nominated.
New horses can also be nominated at this time for a late fee. For all the details, refer to the nomination form located in the horsemen's information section.
Please get your payments sent ...

By Martha Claussen
FREDERICKSBURG, TX–JUNE 30, 2025–There are four racetracks in the Lone Star State. While you can enjoy live horse racing and several special events each season at Sam Houston Race Park, Lone Star Park and Retama Park, there is one more Texas track that you will enjoy visiting this summer!
Beginning on Saturday, July 5, The Gillespie County Fair & Festivals Association (GCFFA) offers Quarter Horse racing and the best in "old-fashioned fun "plus the freshest family entertainment you'll find anywhere in the Lone Star State!
Located in Fredericksburg, in Gillespie ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–JUNE 30, 2025–Have you ever wondered what it takes to train a racehorse? Well, now is your chance to go behind the scenes and learn all about what it takes to run a race barn. You will also get a glance at how the race track operates on a race day. We will meet with racing officials and professionals. So if you have ever wanted to know more about Quarter Horse Racing and all that goes with it you won’t want to miss out on this!
On Saturday, July 12th OQHRA is hosting a Youth Racing Experience, where people ages 16-18 can take part in a day long experience at Fair Meadows Track in Tulsa.
The day will start ...

LOUISVILLE, KY–JUNE 29, 2025–D. Wayne Lukas, the Hall of Fame trainer whose fierce competitiveness, vision, and unmatched horsemanship transformed the landscape of American horse racing, died Saturday at his home in Louisville, Kentucky, after a brief illness. He was 89.
Darrell Wayne Lukas, known simply as "D. Wayne" or affectionately as "The Coach," built a legacy that spanned more than five decades and defined modern Thoroughbred training.
Over his storied career, his horses won an astonishing 15 Triple Crown races, 20 Breeders' Cup races, and earned more than $300 million. His final victory came on June 12 at Churchill Downs — fittingly, the same track where his name became synonymous with greatness.
Born on a small farm in Antigo, Wisconsin, ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–JUNE 29, 2025–Melvin Wayne Bollenbach, 86, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, of natural causes. A man of character, conviction, and integrity, Melvin touched the lives of many with his work ethic, humor, and unwavering mentorship. His life was defined by determination and a deep-rooted passion for excellence—whether in the cockpit of a Navy aircraft, the financial markets, or the pastures of his family farm.
Melvin was born August 26, 1938, in ...

ALEXANDRIA, LA—JUNE 25, 2025— A regular meeting of the Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA) Board of Directors is scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025, at Delta Downs in the Clubhouse, beginning at 1:00 p.m. CST.
All LQHBA members and the general public are invited to attend, though attendance is not required.
To ensure proper seating and refreshments, we kindly ask that anyone planning to attend notify the LQHBA office ...

From the Heritage Place Shareholders
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JUNE 24, 2025–On Tuesday, Heritage Place shareholders released a statement regarding the passing of their last living founder, Dr. Charles W. “Doc” Graham, of Elgin, Texas, who died on Saturday, June 21.
It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of one of our founders, Dr. Charles W. Graham, D.V.M., whose vision, leadership, and unwavering dedication helped lay the foundation for what Heritage Place is today.
Dr. Graham was more than just the ...

By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch
SELMA, TX–JUNE 23, 2025–The wait is almost over. Retama Park is proud to welcome fans back to the track as they celebrate 30 years of live Quarter Horse racing. Opening Day for the 2025 season is Wednesday, June 26, and will be a weekend full of excitement, family fun, and fast horses.
Tickets are on sale now. Don’t wait—CLICK HERE to purchase early and skip the line at the gate.
Opening Night – Thursday, June 26
Join Retama Park for the first night of live racing as they honor three decades of speed, competition, and community. It’s the perfect way to kick off a season that promises thrills from the first post to the last.
Camel and Ostrich Racing – Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28
The camels and ostriches ...