By Martha Claussen  

SHREVEPORT, LA–MARCH 2, 2026–Kenneth Weeks has been training Quarter Horses since 2008. Born and raised in Citronelle, Alabama, Weeks learned from his father, Doug, who is also a trainer. Weeks describes his approach to conditioning quarter horses as “old school”.

“I’m all about the horses,” Weeks explained. “Everybody likes to win, but for me, I go to sleep at night knowing that I’ve cared for them well.” Two of his most successful Louisiana-breds have history with the highly respected Jumonville Farms in Ventress, ...



By Eric Alwan

SUNLAND PARK, NM–MARCH 2, 2026–Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino officials announced today a significant boost to its remaining racing season, including a $310,000 increase in stakes purses and an expanded daily race schedule beginning Friday, March 6.

Driven by stronger-than-predicted casino performance and available purse funds, the track will now card a minimum of 10 races per day through the conclusion of the current meet.

The purse increases impact several of the meet’s most prestigious events. Both the New Mexico Breeders’ Oaks and the New Mexico Breeders’ Derby will see jumps from $130,000 to $175,000. Additionally, the Casa Ford Sunland Stakes—a key fixture on the local calendar—has been raised to ...


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By StallioneSearch.com

DALLAS, TX–MARCH 1, 2026–StallioneSearch.com releases its newest episode of QH Racing Talk — Weekly, featuring Hall of Fame trainer Michael "Mike" Joiner as this week’s featured guest.

Co-hosted by Greg Thompson and Bailey Ivey, this episode highlights the already illustrious career of ...



By StallioneSearch.com

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–FEBRUARY 26, 2026–StallioneSearch.com continues its video recap series Thursday, highlighting the top Quarter Horse performers from the fourth day of schooling races at Remington Park.

The 10-race card featured several solid performances as horsemen prepared their juveniles for the upcoming 2026 Remington Park Quarter Horse meet.

Headlining the afternoon was Just Delightful, a colt by ...



By StallioneSearch.com

FARMINGTON, NM–FEBRUARY 26, 2026SunRay Park & Casino will begin its 2026 live racing season one week earlier than originally scheduled, with opening day now set for April 10.

The revised meet will run April 10 through May 17, 2026, featuring live racing every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. First post is set for 1:15 p.m.

Horsemen should take note that stall applications are due March 2. The barn area will open March 23, and the track will open for training March 27. Management indicated the Condition Book is expected to be released later this week ...



By StallioneSearch.com

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–FEBRUARY 25, 2026—StallioneSearch.com continued its video recap series Thursday, highlighting the top Quarter Horse performers from the fourth day of schooling races at Remington Park.

The 10-race card featured a number of sharp efforts as horsemen fine-tuned their juveniles ahead of the upcoming 2026 Remington Park Quarter Horse meet.

Headlining the afternoon was Running Cowboy 123, ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

SELMA, TX–FEBRUARY 25, 2026–Retama Park has unveiled its 2026 stakes schedule, outlining a full summer of premier Quarter Horse, Paint, and Appaloosa racing.

The schedule delivers a strong summer lineup highlighted by ten graded stakes and two ...



By Tammy Knox

SHELBYVILLE, IN–FEBRUARY 25, 2026– Indiana Quarter Horse racing is once again preparing to host another season of record breaking purses for the 2026 Stakes Schedule at Horseshoe Indianapolis. A total of 34 stakes will combine for estimated purses of $2.34 million ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

ALEXANDRIA, LA–FEBRUARY 25, 2026The Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association has released its important dates for March 2026, highlighted by key payment deadlines and a full slate of racing action at Louisiana Downs.

The second payment of $500 for the 2026 LQHBA Sale Futurity is due March 2. ...



By Chad Keller

ALTOONA, IA–FEBRUARY 24, 2026– Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel is pleased to announce updates on our upcoming Quarter Horse racing season that begins June 8 and continues for 56 race days through September 26 for the 2026 mixed Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse season in Iowa. The Thoroughbreds will start the 2026 racing season on May 2 with 18 Thoroughbred-only race days through June 7 and two additional ...



By Cady Coulardot

LOUISVILLE, KY–FEBRUARY 23, 2026– Coady Media is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 Equine Pro / Am Photography Competition, created to discover, showcase, and support emerging talent in equine photography. Open to both professional and amateur photographers, the competition ...



By Jeff Maday

SHAKOPEE, MN–FEBRUARY 23, 2026– Canterbury Park today released a condition book for the first 14 days of the 2026 meet with purses identical to the levels of the 2025 season. A total of 51 days will be conducted from May 23 through Sept. 19. An estimated $8.5 million in purses will be awarded, with an average of approximately $170,000 per day.

Stall applications are available and due April 1. The stable area, which holds 1,070 horses, will open May 1 with the main track scheduled to open May 8 for ...



ALEXANDRIA, LA–FEBRUARY 23, 2026–The LQHBA is helping to support the Backside Benevolence Fund (BBF) by hosting the first BBF Quarter Horse Banquet on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Louisiana Downs.

The Backside Benevolence Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation based at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, providing in-kind assistance along with spiritual, medical, and social support to the backstretch community

Working alongside Winner’s Circle Church, pastored by Chaplain Jimmy Sistrunk, the organization offers programs that include weekly church services, ...




By StallioneSearch

DALLAS, TX—FEBRUARY 22, 2026—StallioneSearch.com releases its newest episode of QH Racing Talk — Weekly, featuring well-respected jockey Larry Payne as this week’s featured guest.

Co-hosted by Greg Thompson and Bailey Ivey, this episode ...



ALBERTA, CANADA–FEBRUARY 20, 2026–Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) has released its 2026–2028 Business Plan, outlining a clear and strategic roadmap to strengthen, modernize and grow Alberta’s horse racing and breeding industry over the next three years.

The plan reinforces HRA’s commitment to building a sustainable and progressive horse racing industry grounded in integrity, accountability, collaboration, respect and excellence. Through four strategic thrusts — Values-Based Culture, ...



By StallioneSearch.com

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–FEBRUARY 19, 2026—StallioneSearch.com continues its video recap series Thursday, highlighting the top Quarter Horse performers from the fourth day of schooling races at Remington Park.

The 13-race card featured a number of sharp efforts as horsemen fine-tuned their juveniles ahead of the upcoming 2026 Remington Park Quarter Horse meet.

Headlining the afternoon was Gold Prize Honey, a ...



By StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – FEBRUARY 18, 2026—StallioneSearch.com continues its video recap series highlighting the top Quarter Horse performers from each day of the 2026 Remington Park Training Races, including coverage of the third day of schooling races held February 18.

Wednesday’s 12-race card featured several fast efforts as horsemen continued preparations for the upcoming 2026 Remington Park Quarter Horse meet. The afternoon was headlined by an impressive performance from a daughter of ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX–FEBRUARY 18, 2026– The 2026 Quarter Horse racing season will begin this Sunday, February 22 with five Quarter Horse races on the card. The season will continue through December 13, 2026, with the first Quarter Horse stakes race starting on March 1.

The Mexico’s Quarter Horse Breeders and Horsemen’s Association (A.M.C.C.C.M.) and Hipódromo de las Américas recently unveiled a comprehensive stakes schedule that once again anchors the national program. ...



By Orlando Gutierrez

CYPRESS, CA–FEBRUARY 18, 2026– The always popular Los Alamitos Race Course Wall Calendar 2026 edition is now available online for $12 each or two for $20 at: ...




ELGIN, TX–FEBRUARY 17, 2026–The Texas Quarter Horse Association has announced several important 2026 deadlines for participants in the Accredited Texas-Bred Program.

Owners of short yearlings — foals of 2025 — must have them Racing Accredited by March 1, 2026 to qualify for the $50 weanling fee. After that date, the fee increases to $100 and remains in effect through December 31, 2026.

If AQHA registration certificates have not yet been returned, breeders may still submit a TQHA Racing Stock Application. Horses may be ...



By StallioneSearch

CYPRESS, CA–FEBRUARY 16, 2026–Nominations for the 2027 Los Alamitos Oaks, restricted to 3-year-old fillies, are closing and must be postmarked no later than February 19. The Grade 1 event will be contested during the March 2027 meet and requires an initial $500 payment to establish eligibility ...



By Martha Claussen

SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA- FEBRUARY 15, 2026–Vann Haywood has a prominent history in Louisiana Quarter Horse racing, but just a select few know about his many accomplishments.

That is the way he likes it!

Born and raised in Fairmont, North Carolina, ...



By StallioneSearch

DALLAS, TX—FEBRUARY 15, 2026—StallioneSearch.com releases its newest episode of QH Racing Talk — Weekly, featuring two-time Champion of Champions(G1) and multiple grade 1 winning trainer  Jose Flores as this week’s featured guest.

Co-hosted by Greg Thompson and Bailey Ivey, this episode highlights Flores' ...



By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

MEXICO CITY, MEX–FEBRUARY 14, 2026–The Mexico QH Breeders Association (ACCCCM) has officially announced its 2025 Champions who competed at the Hipódromo de las Américas.

While every horse proved deserving of championship honors, ...



EVANSTON, WY–FEBRUARY 14, 2026–Today, Wyoming Horse Racing LLC officially opened Horse Palace Gateway, a new gaming and entertainment destination located off Interstate 80 near the Utah-Wyoming border. Company leaders, local officials and community partners gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new venue, designed to serve travelers while supporting the regional economy and the horse racing industry

“We look forward to welcoming visitors near and far to this ...