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Jim Reese Newest Member of the Iowa Harness Racing Hall of Fame

Jim Reese Newest Member of the Iowa Harness Racing Hall of Fame

| February 13, 2019

  Please join us in congratulating, Jim Reese, as the newest member of the Iowa Harness Racing Hall of Fame. Jim has been a longtime supporter of Iowa Harness Racing in many ways. He has served as Presiding Judge and Paddock Judge during the pari-mutual racing at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in the late 1980’s. […]

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Iowa-Registered 2YO & 3YO Nominations Due

| February 11, 2019

Iowa-Registered 2YO & 3YO Nominations Due   –from the Iowa Harness Horse Association   The first nomination payment for Iowa-Registered 2-year-old and 3-year-old horses is due Friday, February 15.   There are no changes to 2-year-old and 3-year-old Iowa-Registered nomination payments in 2019. The first $100 payment is due postmarked February 15 and the second […]

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“IaHHA is pleased to announce the 2018 scholarship winners!

“IaHHA is pleased to announce the 2018 scholarship winners!

| February 5, 2019

  “IaHHA is pleased to announce the 2018 scholarship winners!  They are as follows:   Sadie Sandbulte-    daughter of Harv Sanbulte  Northwestern College   Max Philipp    Son of Debbie Philipp  Iowa State University   Autumn Hauser    daughter of Adam Hauser     Creighton University   Brianna  Jenson   daughter of   Larry & Nancy Jenson  Iowa State University   […]

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2018 O’Brien Award winners announced; McWicked Horse of the Year

| February 5, 2019

2018 O’Brien Award winners announced; McWicked Horse of the Year February 2, 2019, from Standardbred Canada Mississauga, ON — On Saturday (Feb 2) Standardbred Canada announced the winners for the 2018 O’Brien Awards, at the 30th edition of the annual O’Brien Awards Black Tie Gala held at the Hilton Mississauga / Meadowvale hotel.

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SB Angelindisguise, JJ Muffet take 3YO Iowa Finals

SB Angelindisguise, JJ Muffet take 3YO Iowa Finals

| September 25, 2018

–from the Iowa Harness Horse Association     Humboldt, IA – Iowa’s highest performing 3-year-old pacers had their final go-around of the 2018 season at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds.   The top Iowa-Registered horses competed in the Iowa Fairs Racing Championships on Sunday (September 23). The fields were comprised of the top five Iowa-Registered divisional […]

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Ima Juggernaut undefeated, Hotrod Richard for the win

Ima Juggernaut undefeated, Hotrod Richard for the win

| September 24, 2018

  Photos by Iowa Harness Horse Association –from the Iowa Harness Horse Association Humboldt, IA – Iowa’s best 3-year-old trotters took to the track on the final day of racing in the 2018 season. The top Iowa-Registered horses competed in the Iowa Fairs Racing Championships on Sunday (September 23). The fields were comprised of the […]

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My Money Honey, Always Be Hanny upset in 2YO Iowa Finals

My Money Honey, Always Be Hanny upset in 2YO Iowa Finals

| September 24, 2018

–from the Iowa Harness Horse Association   Humboldt, IA – Two horses with third place rankings coming into the final weekend of racing in Iowa put out top performances beating the leaders to take the 2-year-old filly and colt paces in the Iowa Fairs Racing Championships.   The top Iowa-Registered horses competed in the Iowa […]

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Ricky Be Sharp, Bankn-On-Emily top 2YO Iowa trotters

Ricky Be Sharp, Bankn-On-Emily top 2YO Iowa trotters

| September 24, 2018

  Humboldt, IA – The top Iowa-Registered 2-year-old trotters competed in the Iowa Fairs Racing Championships on Sunday (September 23). The fields were comprised of the top five Iowa-Registered divisional points earners of 2018 with points accumulated over eight races in Iowa throughout the summer.   The card began with the 2-year-old trotting colts competing […]

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Iowa County Fairs Championship races

Iowa County Fairs Championship races

| September 18, 2018

  -from the Iowa Harness Horse Association   Humboldt, IA – The Iowa Harness Horse Association is excited to announce the first ever Iowa Fairs Racing Championships. The event will be held at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds on the weekend of September 22 and 23.   The Iowa racing season begins in May with racing […]

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Iowa Registered Championship Race Rules & Conditions

| September 18, 2018

  Iowa Registered Championship Races September 22 & 23 2018 Rules & Conditions All horses entered will be assigned to the championship, consolation, or B Class races based on points and the tie breaker rules. Horses must have raced in at least one A Class in 2018 to be eligible for the championship or consolation […]

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