Welcome Back to Hawthorne, Illinois Owners and Trainers
A message from ITHA President Chris Block
IRB Notice RE: Vaccinations and Coggins Requirements
Reminder that HISA Rule 2143 Requires ALL horses, including Pony Horses, to be vaccinated and have a current negative Coggins test.
HISA Town Hall Webinar Monday, March 11
The Town Hall will address questions about HISA and its Anti-Doping and Medication Control and Racetrack Safety Programs.
Chicago Area Equine Veterinarians
Contact Information for Veterinarians in the Chicago-Area
Thank You,Marty Nixon &Norman Mechanical!
Thunder Cares, the charitable arm of Norman Mechanical, boosted Galloping Out, the ITHA’s re-homing program, with a $10,000 contribution.
Congrats to Larry Rivelli & Patricia's Hope LLC
Illinois Thoroughbred Trainer & Owner Team Win GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint with Gelding Nobals
2024 Race Dates Approved
The Illinois Racing Board on Thursday approved 78 thoroughbred race programs at Hawthorne Race Course in 2024.
HISA Issues Updated Guidance on Intra-Articular Injections
Please note that ITHA does not endorse the HISA federal law or regulatory agency. The purpose of this message is solely to educate members about provisions of the new law directly affecting the work of Illinois trainers.
Galloping Out Continuing Education
ATTENTION HORSEMEN: You are invited to attend the Galloping Out sponsored CONTINUING EDUCATION Seminar presented by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine.
WCIA News: 'It could've been worse': Philo horse owner thankful for the weather warnings
David Block's day started like any other in Champaign County on Thursday. He was watching the news, eating lunch and spending time with family when all of a sudden, he got the warning to take shelter.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Penalties May Result from Violations of New Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program Guidelines
Illinois thoroughbred trainers are reminded that violations of the new federal Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program may carry penalties that are significantly heavier than those imposed previously by state commissions.
Hawthorne Purses to Rise 18%, through July 15, Thanks to ITHA Advocacy
Higher Purses Start Thursday, June 15
Beginning Thursday, June 15 and through July 15, Hawthorne purses will increase across the board by 18% as a result of advocacy by the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association.
Success in Springfield!
Illinois Lawmakers Approve ITHA Initiative to Move Horse Racing Fund Surplus to Purses
Hawthorne Thoroughbred Purse Account to Receive Additional $2.295 Million