Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association

11/26/2024

Iowa Racing Commission is seeking a Racing Steward - Prairie Meadows (Altoona). More info on the link below.

Thank you for your interest in job opportunities with the State of Iowa. You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link. If there is no "Apply" link, please see the job description for instructions on how to apply. 

11/24/2024

It’s time to get open mares under lights

It may seem like there are a lot of days between now and the beginning of breeding season, BUT we are just FIVE weeks from the beginning of foaling season AND we are under 80 days until the breeding sheds open. Please check out this infographic Gabi Sutton Vermeulen made during a past equine reproduction lab on lighting. Mares often don't cycle until April or May naturally. So if you have open mares that you plan to breed early, you will need 60-90 days of artificially lighting BEFORE breeding. Its TIME to get started!! Whether you bring your mare in a stall with lights on a timer or invest in a light mask, you will be more successful this breeding season if you start planning now!!

11/18/2024

“I love the Iowa people. There's a lot of entrepreneurs there, like the Albaugh family who everyone knows in racing. People don't realize, but Iowa per capita is one of the richest states in the nation. But they're just friendly, Midwest people, and that's what I am. I mean, I get on an elevator, I speak to everyone. At the racetrack, I'll talk to housekeeping, the people picking up trash. I'm no better than anyone else. I'm just one of them. And they're easy to love because they're just the same way.”

The previous time that he had neared rock bottom, it turned out that Allen Poindexter still had a ways to fall. Fell pretty hard, all the same: kept drinking all the way down from Missouri, in fact he bought a bottle of Dom Perignon after reaching Florida and drank it on a park bench outside

11/14/2024

From March 3, 1989 Des Moines Register

11/01/2024

For those who couldn’t make it to Ed’s visitation or funeral. In memory of Ed, contributions may be directed to Hope After Racing Thoroughbreds (H.A.R.T) supporting the work Ed cared deeply for. Donations can be made here: https://iahart.org/donate/.

10/29/2024

REMINDER! Forms are available here: https://iowathoroughbred.com/iowa-bred-info/iowa-dept-agriculture-contacts/ Check Classifieds at iowathoroughbred.com for possible foaling locations. The ITBOA provides info and does not endorse any locations.

10/24/2024

Before discounting the Iowa-bred Mischievous Bria, listed at 30-1 on the morning line, in the $200,000 Myrtlewood Stakes on Friday, keep in mind that her trainer, Doug Anderson, is undefeated in Keeneland stakes races.

10/23/2024

Since joining the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association board about 10 years ago, Tina Bond has stressed the need for more marketing and public relations initiatives to present positive messages about the sport. Now she has launched one.

10/22/2024

Ed’s funeral information. Family will greet guests on Saturday October 26, 2024 from 12:00 PM till 2:00 PM with funeral service following; located at Hamilton’s Near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313. Family requests everyone to come in their favorite flannel and pair of jeans in memory of Ed.

Edwin “Ed” Holland, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 21, 2024. He was born on December 11, 1938 to Leone and Everett Holland. He leaves behind his cherished family, including Gloria, his wife of 66 years; his three children Scott (Kathy) Holland, Tim Holland, and Laurie...

10/21/2024

With a heavy heart, I share the news that longtime Board Member Ed Holland has passed away. Ed and his wife Gloria have bred and/or raced Iowa breds for the past 32 years. He has been a director on the ITBOA board since 1998, retiring last December. He has also served on the Iowa HBPA board. Ed loved mornings on the backside and his time watching the races. His last horse, Luckyhotstuff won 2 races this summer at Prairie Meadows. Ed will be deeply missed by so many. I will pass on Funeral Arrangements when they are finalized.

10/02/2024

Congratulations to the first-ever Iowa Classic Night Best Turned Out Awards winners. During the August 2024 ITBOA board meeting the board voted to award the grooms who excelled in the appearance, handling and overall best presented of their horse running in the 8 ITBOA sponsored stakes races on Classic night with an award. The following photos are of the grooms Paddock Judge Robert Roe selected as the winners. Each groom was awarded with a certificate and a $100.00 bill.

09/14/2024

IOWA CLASSIC DRAW LUNCHEON & RECEPTION INFO:
The Iowa Classic Draw Luncheon will be held on Sunday, September 22 at 11:30
AM on the 4th Floor Clubhouse near Champions Buffet and Prairie Rose Room area. The buffet luncheon for owners and trainers who have horses entered on Saturday, Sept. 28 will begin at 11:30 AM followed by the draw for stakes races which will begin at approximately 11:45 AM.
There will be an Iowa Classic reception on Saturday, September 28 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM for owners and trainers who have horses entered for that same day. The reception will take place on the 4th Floor Clubhouse North Turf (opposite end of the 4th Floor from Prairie Rose Room). Complimentary appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available. Both events are sponsored by Prairie Meadows. We look forward to having Iowa Classic participants join us for both events!

09/13/2024

Iowa Bred Jack's Time runs tomorrow in the $300,000 G3 Iroquois Stakes at Churchill Downs. More info:

If you are still holding on to the last vestiges of summer, then you may want to close your eyes. The Road to the 2025 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve opens for business Saturday.

09/01/2024

Note on ITBOA office door. Please text if you need my assistance, my phone will sometimes send calls to spam if it’s an unknown number. Thanks!