September 21, 2020:

A more restrictive rule governing use of the riding crop will go into effect October 1 for all Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, and mixed-breed races, and also during training in California. The amended rule is designed to further protect horses without compromising the safety of horses and riders....read on

May 2, 2019:

In 1969, Alex Picov and his family opened the gates on their 65-acre family farm to friends and the community, creating the Picov Downs ‘J’ Track. Live Quarter Horse racing became a community staple....read on

February 20, 2019:

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has announced a one-time extension of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse individual horse racing licences....read on

January 7, 2019:

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has announced that enhanced testing for Clenbuterol in Quarter Horses will continue in the 2019 racing season, and will expand to include the collection and routine testing of horse hair samples through the AGCO’s Out Of Competition Program....read on

October 9, 2018:

It was announced this morning (Tuesday, Oct. 9) that a deal has been struck which will allow slot machine gaming to continue at Ajax Downs until at least 2026....read on

January 9, 2018:

The 2018-19 Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program (QHRIDP) has been approved by the Ontario Racing Board of Directors. The 2018-19 QHRIDP was planned based on the recommendations of the industry representative Quarter Horse Advisory Group....read on

June 22, 2016:

Much like a top baseball relief pitcher, outrider Neal Stalhiem stepped in to get the save on a night where things could have taken a turn for the worse....read on

December 20, 2011:

The 2012 racing dates for Hoosier Park were recently finalized by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission...read on

December 20, 2011:

Further to the notice to the industry issued August 15, 2011, the director of the Ontario Racing Commission is providing notice of the conditional 2012 live and simulcast race date schedule for Fort Erie Race Track...read on

May 6, 2011:

Penn National Gaming, Inc. today announced that it has submitted an application to the Maryland Racing Commission for a license to operate Rosecroft Raceway in Oxon Hill, Maryland, which the company acquired in March...read on

February 11, 2011:

The International Racing Regulatory Conference Committee of RCI held its first meeting yesterday and called for a review of RCI Model Rules pertaining to urging in thoroughbred, quarter horse, and standardbred racing...read on

October 6, 2010:

On Monday, October 4, quarter-horse racetrack Hialeah Park announced that it will reduce takeouts rates on all wagers to an industry low 12%...read on

March 26, 2010:

Reports out of Kentucky indicate that a registered quarter horse stallion had to be euthanized yesterday after a car ran off a highway in central Kentucky, plowed into a barn and seriously injured the horse...read on

December 17, 2009:

According to a report, a deal has been struck which will see racing at the Fort Erie Racetrack for thoroughbreds come under the control of a not-for-profit entity...read on

July 23, 2009:

According to Florida State documents, there could one day be a racetrack at Miami International Airport...read on