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The Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association (IQHRA) is an organization of devoted Quarter Horse racing owners, breeders, and enthusiasts working as a group and dedicated to promoting and perpetuating Quarter Horse racing in the state of Iowa. 

Experience Lightning Fast Action of Quarter Horse Racing

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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

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The Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association (IQHRA) is an organization of devoted Quarter Horse racing owners, breeders, and enthusiasts working as a group and dedicated to promoting and perpetuating Quarter Horse racing in the state of Iowa. 

Experience Lightning Fast Action of Quarter Horse Racing

Valley Junction Futurity - September 27

Altoona Derby - September 27

Jim Bader Futurity - September 28

Polk County Derby - September 28

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

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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

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IQHRA News

  • Maintains an open line of communication with state and local government agencies and monitors any legislation that would affect our industry.

  • Works closely with racing officials at Prairie Meadows in its efforts to provide a well-balanced racing program.

  • Has representation on the AQHA Racing Council.

  • Sponsors seven Iowa-bred stakes races.

  • Holds an annual membership meeting.

  • Conducts open election of officers. Holds public board meetings.

  • Hosts an annual awards dinner to honor outstanding Iowa breeders, owners, and horses.

  • Distributes a quarterly newsletter.

  • Promotion & marketing for Iowa Quarter Horse Racing

IQHRA Member Benefits & Activities

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Lil Pete El Soruyo / Terrace Hill

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More Quarter Horse Competition!

Enter a race or join us at the track. 

Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Schedule

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

The Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association (IQHRA) is an organization of devoted Quarter Horse racing owners, breeders, and enthusiasts working as a group and dedicated to promoting and perpetuating Quarter Horse racing in the state of Iowa. 

Experience Lightning Fast Action of Quarter Horse Racing

prairie meadows 35th anniversary logo

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. 

Western Wear Contest

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Altoona Derby - Sept. 27

Valley Junction Futurity - Sept. 27

Polk County Derby - Sept. 28

Jim Bader Futurity - Sept. 28

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