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DES MOINES, IA–FEBRUARY 24, 2025–The Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association has released a video detailing the advantages of owning an Iowa-bred horse. They urge horsemen to enroll their mares in the program.

Tom Lepic, President of IQHRA, noted that Prairie Meadows hosted 64 Iowa-bred Quarter Horse races in 2024. This not only proved beneficial for the program but was also advantageous for the entire industry. As a result of the program, sale prices for Iowa-bred horses have significantly increased over the past few years.

In 2024, IQHRA established a purse structure for an "Iowa-bred maiden special weight," which is designated for horses that have not yet won a race. The owner of the winning horse will receive 60% of the purse upon an Iowa-bred horse's first victory.

Iowa-bred horses are also eligible for purse supplements in restricted and open company races. If an Iowa-bred horse wins an open race, the owner receives the standard 60% of the purse, along with an additional 55% for participating in the program.

Additionally, the breeder of the Iowa-bred horse is entitled to 12% of any award money earned, which is based on the winning purse share.

CLICK BELOW TO WATCH THE VIDEO and learn more about the Iowa-bred program.

To have a foal registered in Iowa, the Department of Agriculture requires current owners of broodmares to apply anytime (spring/summer) prior to pre-foal inspection.

You will need to complete the Iowa Broodmare applications. Click the following reports to get started: Broodmare Registration Application and a Mare Status Report.

Applicants will need to send a copy of the registration certification showing ownership and only need to apply once unless ownership changes. Once all paperwork is on file, please allow 3 days for processing. There are no renewal requirements or exams. For more information on broodmare registration, CLICK HERE.

Or contact the Horse Breeding Program at the Iowa Department of Agriculture at 515.281.4103

To learn more about Quarter Horse racing in Iowa, check out their website at IQHRA.com.

IQHRA MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association (IQHRA) is to support and enhance the ownership, breeding, and racing experience of our members. The IQHRA accomplishes its mission by promoting its goals and objectives in a mutually cooperative and beneficial manner with race track officials, owners, breeders, horse racing industry related groups, businesses, and the general public.

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