Horseman

Welcome Horsemen!

This page is dedicated to keep you informed of exciting news for Quarter Horse racing and breeding here in the Sunshine State. We will post special announcements and information that will allow you to jump at the opportunity to be a part of the historical events that  continue to unfold. We look forward to helping you in anyway we can. See you on the backside!

Horseman need to get all OWNERS licensed prior to entering the horse into any event. All TRAINERS must be licensed before they can enter a horse.

(1) No person shall enter or cause to be entered, or start, a racing animal which is ineligible or has been disqualified.

(2) Any animal whose owner or owners do not possess an occupational license shall be ineligible to participate in any race in this state.

(3) Any person who does not possess a current occupational license shall be ineligible to enter any racing animal in any race in this state.

(4) The racing secretary or his/her designee shall be responsible for ensuring that owners of racing animals are licensed prior to allowing the entry of any racing animal into a scheduled pari-mutuel race.

 Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(3), 550.105(2)(b), 550.2415(7)(a), (12) FS. Law Implemented 550.0251, 550.105, 550.235 FS. History–New 10-20-96, Amended 4-12-06, 6-26-11.

Owner/Trainer License
Owner/Trainer licenses are handled by the State of Florida's Department of Business & Professional Regulation, Pari-mutual Licensing Section:

Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1035
Phone: (850)  488-3211
Fax:  (850) 488-0550

DBPR has a website where you can download the license form: Click Here
You will still have to get your fingerprints submitted before you license will be complete.

Hialeah Race Park
Fiscal year 2011-2012    32 days of racing over 11 weeks, $120,000/day
             
Racing at Hialeah Part will begin December 10, 2011 and run through Frebrary 19, 2012.  The purse money will average $120,000 per day according to the six year FQHRA/Hialeah agreement. Accredited Florida breds will earn 20% more purse money for their owners and breeders over open horses at the 2011/2012 Hialeah Park
meet and most of the races will be accredited Florida breds preferred. Stakes schedules and condition book are posted! You may access the schedule and nomination forms on the Forms Page.

Hialeah Race Park can be contacted at: (305) 885-8000

Hialeah Race Park Condition Book December 10, 2011 -January 15, 2012

Hialeah Park Stable Opens November 26, 2011!!

2011 Hialeah Park Lassie Futurity $100,000 Added
Open to Fillies of 2009 -400 yards
Trials: Saturday, December 10, 2011  Finals: Monday, December 26, 2011

2011 Hialeah Park Laddie Futurity $100,000 Added
Open to Colts of 2009 -400 yards
Trials: Sunday, December 11, 2011    Finals: Monday, December 26,2011

2011 FQHRA Stallion Stakes Futurity $50,000 Added
Open to Foals of 2009 -350 yards
Trials: Friday, December 16, 2011      Finals: Friday, December 30, 2011
Click Here to see if your foal is eligible

2011 FQHRA Stallion Stakes Derby $30,000 Added
Open to Foals of 2008 -400 yards
Trials: Friday, December 16, 2011     Finals: Friday, December 30, 2011
Click Here to see if your foal is eligible

2011 Hialeah Park Quarter Horse Derby $100,000 Added
Open to Foals of 2008-440 yards
Trials: Saturday, December 17, 2011  Finals: Saturday, December 31, 2011

2012 South Florida Quarter Horse Derby $100,000 Added
Open to Foals of 2009-400 yards
Trials: Saturday, February 4, 2012     Finals: Sunday, February 19, 2012


Come join the fun at this beautiful historic track.
Florida Bred money will be excellent, so if you are lucky enough to have one--bring ‘em!
Click here to see the FL Money awarded for the 2010/2011 Hialeah Quarter Horse Meet.

Attention Horsemen: Announcing A Mandatory Health Screening For Equine Piroplasmosis: Per Hialeah Management, no horse shall be permitted entry to Hialeah Park unless it has had an equine piroplasmosis (EP) test taken within twelve (12) months of the date of entry with a negative result for Babesia (Theileria) Equi. The record of that negative test needs to be attached to each horse's registration paper upon entry to Hialeah Park.

Important News Release!!!: The Florida Department of Agriculture is requiring that all horses residing in Texas and traveling to or through Florida are subject to additional testing for Equine Piroplasmosis. Please contact Mike Short, DVM, Equine Program  Manager for the State of Florida Veterinary Office, with further questions. shortm@doacs.state.fl.us or at (850) 410-0900.
Click Here: Additional Requirements on Importation of Horses from Texas 


New Quarter Horse Track!!
A ground-breaking ceremony for a Quarter Horse racing track and gaming facility in north Florida took place on January 25th, 2011.

The centerpiece of the facility will be an equestrian center and Quarter Horse track, just off the I-10 interchange in Gretna. The partnership and project will make Gretna a destination for horsemen, spectators, outdoorsmen, poker players, sports enthusiasts and tourists. The new facility is expected to open in Winter 2011.
Click here to read the complete story.