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Esther L. Drollinger Obituary
Esther L. Drollinger August 28, 1931 – June 28, 2019 Obituary Esther L. Drollinger, 87, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019 at The Kensington surrounded by her family. She was born on August 28, 1931 in Fort Madison, IA to Jay & Bernice Sharp Dalrymple. She […]
Six remain undefeated in Iowa Sires Stakes
-from Gretchen Roland, Iowa Harness Horse Association What Cheer, IA — Sixteen fields of Iowa-sired 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds competed in the second of three 2019 Iowa Sires Stakes meets at the Keokuk County Fairgrounds on Saturday (June 29). Six contenders remain undefeated in Iowa-sired company. All freshman trots went to repeat winners. […]
The races at Oskaloosa have been cancelled for this weekend due to weather.
The races at Oskaloosa have been cancelled for this weekend due to weather.
Iowa Sires Stakes opener features new talent, old favorites
–from Gretchen Roland, Iowa Harness Horse Association What Cheer, IA (June 15, 2019) – The Iowa Sires Stakes opener was held Saturday (June 15) at the Keokuk County Fairgrounds in What Cheer. The fifteen race card featured 2-year-old and 3-year-old Iowa-sired trotters and pacers. Experience didn’t play a role in the 2-year-old […]
Iowa favorites don’t disappoint at Eldon
–from Gretchen Roland, Iowa Harness Horse Association Eldon, IA — Seventeen fields of competitors took to the Eldon oval for the Wapello County Fair. The crowd enjoyed twilight racing on Wednesday (June 12) evening and free lunch for senior citizens on Thursday (June 13). Most of the divisional winners were crowd-pleasers, increasing the […]
Heavy Handed Hanna captures 3 Year Old Pace
By Tara Spach Social Media Coordinator Iowa Harness Horseman’s Association 2018 2 Year Old Pacing Filly Champion, Heavy Handed Hanna, wins the 3 Year Old Pace at Bedford, Iowa today (June 8). After a recall, Heavy Handed Hanna got the perfect pocket trip behind My Money Honey. Driver Will Roland waited patiently until […]
Iowa Harness racing started the season June 1st at Humboldt
Story by Tara Spach Humboldt, Iowa (June 1, 2019) – Iowa harness racing started the season on Saturday, June 1st. After being rained out at What Cheer May 27th, a full card of 13 races was held at Humboldt, Iowa. Five races of two year olds took the track, freshmen pacers and trotters racing for fans and most […]
Races today May 27 at What Cheer have been cancelled due to rain
The races today at What Cheer have been cancelled due to rain. We will hope for better weather next Saturday at Humboldt!
Complete Vaccination
All horses are going to be required proof of ehv1 vaccination. Please email your proof of vaccination Statement from a vet. Or copy of receipt for purchase of vaccine to: iowaharnesshorseassociation@gmail.com. We will need this information before you will able to race.
Calling for Coggins!!
This is the time of year to update Coggins for all Iowa race horses. Please send a current copy to Dana Meyer, Executive Secretary at: PO Box 83 Humboldt, IA 50548 Or scan and email to: iowaharnesshorseassociation@gmail.com Please put “Coggins” in the subject line.
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