Annual Meeting of the Members
Please join us for the 2025 IQHRA Annual Membership Meeting which will be held at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites just off I-80, one exit east (Exit 143) of Prairie Meadows Racetrack, Hotel, & Casino.
1:00 PM On Saturday, February 1, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
165 Adventureland Drive NW Altoona, IA 50009
For More Information, Contact Chris Hovey: hoveychristine@gmail.com
Date: September 28, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Winners Announced • 7:30PM ● Track Apron
Saddle up and show off your best Western style! Whether you’re a cowboy, cowgirl, or just love the look, join our Western Wear Contest for a chance to win a Prairie Meadows gift card. Dust off those boots and grab your hat as we celebrate the best in Western fashion. From classic to creative, we can’t wait to see you in your best Western wear at Your Favorite Place To Play!
Western Wear Contest
Date: September 28, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Winners Announced • 7:30PM ● Track Apron
Saddle up and show off your best Western style! Whether you’re a cowboy, cowgirl, or just love the look, join our Western Wear Contest for a chance to win a Prairie Meadows gift card. Dust off those boots and grab your hat as we celebrate the best in Western fashion. From classic to creative, we can’t wait to see you in your best Western wear at Your Favorite Place To Play!
Western Wear Contest
Breeder of the Month
Bob Brown
Summerhill Farms
Bob Brown is a retired opthalmologist and now a self proclaimed cowboy. SummerHill Horse Farms has been breeding, raising, selling and racing Quarter Horses for 16 years. He has also served on the IQHRA board for the past ten years.
Quarter Horse Quick Links
IQHRA News
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Maintains an open line of communication with state and local government agencies and monitors any legislation that would affect our industry.
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Works closely with racing officials at Prairie Meadows in its efforts to provide a well-balanced racing program.
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Has representation on the AQHA Racing Council.
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Sponsors seven Iowa-bred stakes races.
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Holds an annual membership meeting.
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Conducts open election of officers. Holds public board meetings.
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Hosts an annual awards dinner to honor outstanding Iowa breeders, owners, and horses.
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Distributes a quarterly newsletter.
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Promotion & marketing for Iowa Quarter Horse Racing
IQHRA Member Benefits & Activities
Lil Pete El Soruyo / Terrace Hill
More Quarter Horse Competition!
Enter a race or join us at the track.
SATURDAY, September 28, 2024
Race 1 - Polk County Derby, 3 Yr Olds, 400 Yards, $126, 740
1 Ab Boogie (Triana Jr., Alfredo) SI 102
2 Cowboy 123 (Packer, Berkley) SI 98
3 Paintedd Hocks (Ramirez, Angel) SI 93
Race 2 - Terrace Hill S., 3 Yr Olds+, 400 Yards, $70,000
1 Five Bar Phi (Ramirez, Angel) SI 101
2 Dashin Davey Crocket (Ramirez, Miguel) SI 95
3 Duke of Cartel (Smith, Stormy) SI 89
Race 3 - Future of Iowa S., 3 Yr Olds+, 350 Yards, $70,000
1 Foxy Cowgirl (Ramirez, Angel) SI 101
2 Vals Sizzling Lips (Ramirez, Miguel) SI 96
3 Go to the Wood (Ramirez, Jr., Francisco) SI 93
Race 4 - Jim Bader Futurity, 2 Yr Olds, 350 Yards, $163,460
1 Prize Flyter (Ramirez, Miguel) SI 101
2 Ajs Favorite la (Beltran, Jose) SI 98
3 Flying Finn (Ramirez, Angel) SI 95
FRIDAY, September 27, 2024
Race 1 - Altoona Derby, 3 Yr Olds, 400 Yards, $111,560
1 Cardiac Cowboy (Garcia, Ramiro) SI 102
2 Relentless Bay (Alvidrez, Armando) SI 96
3 Jess a Rednec Cowboy (Ramirez, Jr., Franncisco) SI 95
Race 2 - Valley Junction Juvenile S., 2 Yr Olds, 350 Yards, $25,000
1 Relentless Rocket (Garcia, Ramiro) SI 97
2 Cash Back Hero (Ramirez, Angel) SI 95
3 Curlie D (Ramirez, Jr., Frrancisco) SI 94
Race 3 - Two Rivvers S., 3 Yr Olds+, 400 Yards, $50,000
1 A Legacy of Tales (Esqueda, Cristian) SI 102
2 One Stolin Eagle (Torres, Jorge) SI 97
3 Miss Kt Perry (Esqueda, Erik) SI 97
Race 4 - Valley Junction Futurity, 2 Yr Olds, 350 Yards, $253,150
1 Sheza Fearless Eagle (Torres, Jorge) SI 102
2 Flashin Dynamite (Triana Jr., Alfredo) SI 99
3 Perry Political (Ramirez, Miguel) SI 93
