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Foundation is working with the International Equestrian Federation and the European Equestrian Federation to help support horse owners with feed, stabling, evacuation, and other aid. To help, visit www.helpukrainehorses.eu.
Los Alamitos Wiener Nationals
Los Alamitos on July 16 held the 25th running of the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals, with Paisley crossing the finish
line in the 50-yard race on top. Paisley is owned by Danielle Ramos. Approximately 103 dachshunds raced this year and around $10,000 was raised for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, including a $5,000 donation from track owner Ed Allred. The Wiener Nationals and Seal Beach Animal Care Center have raised over $282,000 over the years through the event.
Ajax Runs First 870-yard Race
Ajax Downs in Ontario, Canada on July
17 ran its first pari-mutuel 870-yard race. The event was worth $11,890 U.S. and was won by Had To Be Relentless (Hes Relentless-Had To
Be Fandango), who raced in fourth place early and made a bold move in the stretch to win by 3/4-lengths. Ridden by Josh Scott, the 4-year- old gelding was bred and is owned by Carol and Jamie Robertson and trained by Bryn Robertson. “He’s been asking for more distance every race,” said Scott. “You never really know what they
are going to do in a new race like this. On the backside he was a little timid, so I let him go back to sleep and wait for our time to run.”
House of Representatives from 2005-2006, on the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association Board of Directors and the Oklahoma Amateur Quarter Horse Association, among many other positions, and was a Tulsa
State Fair Horse Division Superintendent. Shoemake is survived by his wife Lynda and many other family members and friends. Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to the Oklahoma State University Equine Department.
Jerri Muniz Passes Away
Jerri Muniz has passed away at the age
of 95. Jerri met the late Joe Muniz in high school, and they married and had three children. Together, their love of horses
was encouraged by their daughter Kathie and her husband John Bobenrieth. The Muniz’s and Bobenrieth were the breeders of the legendary Chicks Beduino, a 10-time Champion sire including World Champion Whosleavingwho, and an 8-time Champion broodmare sire including World Champion A Ransom. The Muniz’s also owned Rancho Nuestro Ensueno, which means Ranch of Our Dreams. Jerri formed a group in 1983 called Ladies Racing which campaigned several good horses including 15-time winner Mighty Policy.
OK and TX Partner On Hair Testing
The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association will partner with Will Rogers Downs and Lone Star Park to collect hair testing samples for the 2022 Fall Quarter Horse season at both tracks. Supported by the Texas Quarter Horse Association and the Texas Horsemens group, OQHR A will oversee the program at Lone Star in 2022 and will train personnel to continue the program in the future. For a $240 onsite fee, horsemen can have hair tested and the results will be reciprocated so the horse
is eligible for entry at both tracks, with
the hair tests being good for 90 days. At Will Rogers Downs, horses that qualify
for futurities and derbies will be required
to have a negative hair test between trials and finals. The OQHRA testing crew will be at Ruidoso Downs Aug. 3-4, at Retama Park Aug. 7-9, at Will Rogers Downs Aug. 11-12 and 18-19, and at Lone Star Park Aug. 22-23, to test horses for the Lone Star and Will Rogers Downs meets. There is also an option for offsite testing. For a complete schedule with times and locations, visit oqhra.com or call the OQHRA hair testing hotline at (405) 881-5120. The OQHR A Board of Directors continue their work to improve integrity in the racing industry and will help other states move towards this goal.
Track To Tack Incentive
Track To Tack is a non-profit incentive program that gives horses off the race track the opportunity to increase their value in the performance horse industry. To be eligible, the horse must have had one official start on the racetrack. Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, Paints and Thoroughbreds are all eligible to participate. The first exclusive race will be held in 2023, but side pots are available in the meantime. $25 entry fee with 80% pay back. The other $5 goes to the non-profit fund for future plans. For more information visit Track To Tack’s Facebook.
Upcoming Events:
August 5-7
• Local Barrel Races Association in Inola, OK
August 20
• Triangle Cross Classic $5,000 Added Futurity in McCook, NE
September 4
• Barrel Bash in Topeka, KS September 4-5
• Local Barrel Races Association in McAlester, OK
September 9-10
• Fizz Bomb Futurity in Gillette, WY
September 17
• 2 Day Kick Off Average Barrel Race $3,000 added in Mills, TN
• Barrel Bash in Festus, MO
October 8
• Barrel Bash in Broken Bow, NE
October 9
• Local Barrel Races Association in Collinsville, OK
October 29
• Barrel Bash in Gifford, IL
October 30
• Local Barrel Races Association in Sapulpa, OK
Oklahoma horseman Jerry Shoemake, 79, passed away on July 3. He was raised on the family dairy farm and spent his life farming and ranching. He served on the Oklahoma
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