Supporting the Indiana Quarter Horse Racing Industry Since 1966
PICTURES

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2010 QHRAI SSA
Futurity Champion
Call On Linda
2010 QHRAI SSA
Derby Champion
Beduino Rich
2010 Hoosier Horse Fair
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2010 Misc Race Pictures
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2010 Youth Day
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2010 Trainer's Seminar
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2010 Quarter Horse Day at Indiana Downs
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2011 Stallion Service Auction & QHRAI Banquet
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QHRAI.NET - posters were placed everyone reminding them about the new WEBSITE design and informationQHRAI likes our members to be happy bidders and provided a lunch buffet to all members attending the Stallion Service Auction!QHRAI Member and Horse Rersource Editor/Owner Christa Conway registers for 2011 QHRAI Membership!Attendees at the 2001 QHRAI SSA had a personal preview of the QHRAI Commercials that will be shown at Indiana Downs and Hoosier Park. The commercials are part of QHRAI's marketing plan to increase attendance at Quarter Horse Races at both tracks. Greg Bonfer and Ted Begley of Equine Services Unlimited donated their class act auctioneering services to the QHRAI SSA. Greg and Ted have been an integral part of the QHRAI SSA for several years. A filled amphitheater with standing room only at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Indianapolis Airport, was the site for the 2011 QHRAI Stallion Service Auction.Tom Mosley, normally QHRAI Director of Industry Relations, makes the pedigree's an interesting and most informative part of the Stallion Service Auction.Mike Gross and Gary Smith keep busy as the official bid recorders at the SSA. Vick Conway spots bids during the Stallion Service Auction.Guests mingle and register at a social hour before the banquet begins.Guests sign up before dinner.Mickey Bruce won the drawing for $1,000. Anyone who purchased a breeding at the auction and was present for the drawing was eligible to win.Tom Mosley is presented with the 2010 Presidents Award from 2010 QHRAI President Randy Thompson and Indiana Horse Racing Commission Chair, Sara McNaught.Guest speaker Dan Lucas of Lucas Racing. Guest speaker Jeff Tebow of Heritage Place.2010 QHRAI President Randy Thompson introduces newly elected 2011 - 2012 QHRAI President Chris Duke.QHRAI Executive Director Michelle Collins talks about QHRAI Benefits.The 2010 QHRAI and Breed Development awards were presented by Tom Mosley and Chris Duke.The New Quarter Horse Breed Development Advisory Committee - Randy Thompson, Chris Duke, Mike Gross. Also pictured are Mallory Distler QH Breed Development Coordinator and Jessica Barnes, IHRC Director of Breed Development.after the awards presentation, guests enjoyed the music of Diana Pelham and her band. First there was one..... then there were many!!after the awards presentation, guests enjoyed the music of Diana Pelham and her band. First there was one..... then there were many!!
Hoosier Horse Fair and Expo & QHRAI Demonstration
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2011 Youth Day at the Races
After a full day of learning about all aspects of Quarter Horse Racing, participants took a trainers test which will be graded. A combination of the test scores and level of participation through the day will be evaluated to determine who will win a $1,000 scholarship and represent Indiana at the 2011 AQHA Youth Experience. After dinner, everyone was assigned to work with a trainer to prepare thier horses for the races Saturday night, and then walked with them to the paddock to watch their horses get saddled and run in a race. Some even got to pose in the win picture!!
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Seventeen youth and some of their parents enjoyed a full day of learning about Quarter Horse Racing in IndianaJon Schuster, Indiana Downs General Manager, welcomes the QHRAI Youth Day Participants to Indiana Downs!Youth Day participants watch morning works at trackside.Chris Duke, QHRAI President, talks to the group about morning training and addresses questions.Understanding mutuals, simulcasting and administration while getting a tour of the facility was a very important part of the morning session.Shanly Jackson and Jeff Hogan, both leading Quarter Horse riders at Indiana Downs, explain the requirements and benefits of safety vests, and talk about race equipment, including the saddle.Shanly Jackson and Jeff Hogan, both leading Quarter Horse riders at Indiana Downs, explain the requirements and benefits of safety vests, and talk about race equipment, including the saddle. A visit to the Race Office and Horse Racing Commission Licensing office, temporarily located in the cafeteria due to recent storm damage at Indiana Downs, was another highlight of the day. Understanding the condition book and seeing how the draw operates are key to understanding the racing industry!The group continued their tour to the “backside” of the track where they met with Tom Mosley. Tom explained the versatility of the Racing American Quarter Horse and the many opportunities for post racing careers. Anatomy, and importance of good equine husbandry were key points of his talk.Tom continues the tour in his shed row discussing Quarter Horse confirmation, coloring, leg care and daily operations in his stable.Dickey Benton demonstrates the proper technique for wrapping legs and tacking a horse for the morning work!Dickey Benton demonstrates the proper technique for wrapping legs and tacking a horse for the morning work!A trip to the Test Barn and Jockey Quarters were also a part of the “backside” tour.A trip to the Test Barn and Jockey Quarters were also a part of the “backside” tour.After a full day of learning about all aspects of Quarter Horse Racing, participants took a trainers test which will be graded.
2011 QHRAI SPEED SALE
The First Annual QHRAI SPEED SALE of 2011 was a success.  Below are picture highlights of the event.
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