Iowa HSB658 mandates separate thoroughbred and quarter horse racing seasons, prohibiting overlap unless agreed upon by associations and the Polk.

Iowa HSB658 establishes that thoroughbred and quarter horse racing seasons must be conducted as separate stand-alone meets, with no races for both breeds scheduled on the same day. This rule applies unless there is a mutual written agreement between the associations representing thoroughbred and quarter horse owners and the licensee of the horse racetrack in Polk county. The bill also sets minimum durations for the seasons: at least 67 days for thoroughbreds and 26 days for quarter horses.

Iowa HSB658 mandates separate thoroughbred and quarter horse racing seasons, prohibiting overlap unless agreed upon by associations and the Polk.

Iowa HSB658 establishes that thoroughbred and quarter horse racing seasons must be conducted as separate stand-alone meets, with no races for both breeds scheduled on the same day. This rule applies unless there is a mutual written agreement between the associations representing thoroughbred and quarter horse owners and the licensee of the horse racetrack in Polk county. The bill also sets minimum durations for the seasons: at least 67 days for thoroughbreds and 26 days for quarter horses.