Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association

Racing Asks New IL Gov. For Support

January 17, 2019

As Gov. JB Pritzker takes the helm in Illinois, horsepeople throughout the state are urging his administration to include horse racing and its enormous contribution to the agribusiness industry when t...

Horsepeople Against Recapture In Illinois

January 18, 2017

On Tuesday, January 17, the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association, the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, and the Illinois Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association released a jo...

McCaffrey Resigns Post In Illinois

February 16, 2016

On Monday, February 15, Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association President David McCaffrey announced that he is leaving his post to become the executive director of the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s...

Dates Slashed In Illinois

August 28, 2015

Reports from Illinois indicate that the state's already diminished live harness racing calendar is about to take another substantial reduction.

Illinois Horsepeople Vote In New Board

August 25, 2015

The Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association conducted its Board of Directors election this past Saturday (August 22), and the new five-member Board is now set for the next three years.

Horsemen Teach High School Students

February 24, 2015

Juniors and seniors from the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences took the reins this month at Maywood Park in Chicago’s near-west suburbs when they job-shadowed local Standardbred trainers f...

IHHA Update On ‘15 Illinois-Bred Stakes

Officials with the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association have issued an announcement reminding all Illinois racing participants that funding for the 2015 Illinois-bred stakes program should be very ...

IHHA Update On Negotiations

On Monday, March 4, the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association provided an update on contract negotiations between itself, the operators of Balmoral and Maywood Park and the Illinois Racing Board.

‘Mufasa’ Named Illinois Horse Of The Year

January 22, 2014

The Mike Brink Stable’s King Mufasa, who dominated last season’s three-year-old ICF colt and gelding trotting division, was named the 2013 Illinois Horse of the Year at last Saturday’s USTA District 5...

Lawsuit In Illinois Over ADW Monies

It has been reported that the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association, Balmoral Park and Maywood Park have filed a $3.6-million lawsuit against Churchill Downs Inc.

Maywood To Close In June?

February 28, 2011

Maywood Park officials have been cited as saying that the track will 'fold' by June of this year if it does not get slot machines. Also, it seems like the gloves have come off in terms of the quotes s...

Illinois Horse Industry "Double-Crossed"

January 12, 2011

The President of the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association (IHHA) did not mince words after the Illinois House didn't call for a vote on the gaming expansion bill to install slot machines at the sta...

Illinois Awaits January 3

December 30, 2010

The 'lame duck' session of the Illinois legislature will take place January 3-11, and the Illinois House will approve or disapprove of the gaming expansion bill already passed by the Senate