Races will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 28th at 11:00 a.m. Conditions for the races are for Illinois bred 2-year olds, 3-year olds and 4-year olds and up. Total purse payout for the day will be $50,000. To enter, contact LeAnn Shinn by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25th at 618-783-2589. Horsemen can also enter online. Qualifiers will also be held. Entry fees for purse races and qualifiers will be $50 per horse. Scratched horses will be responsible for their entry fee. All scratches must be reported to race office in a timely manner. All horses need a negative coggins within 1 year and EHV vaccine within 6 months. If you have questions, please contact Tina Schrock at 217-416-0006.
The following are the results from the IHHA Board of Directors election which took place today, Saturday, August 17, 2019. The top five vote getters will serve three year terms as directors.
1. Casey Leonard
2. Marty Engel
3. Merv Chupp
4. Angie Coleman
5. Gerry Hansen
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6. Ronnie Roberts
7. Shelley Steele
Congratulations to all the candidates that participated in this election. At the upcoming Board of Directors Meeting on Monday, August 19th, the IHHA Board will elect the officers that will serve during the 2019/2020 cycle.
Thanks to all members who participated in the election process. It is through your voice and support that the IHHA can continue to address and work on the issues of concern to our industry.
