BLUE RIBBON DOWNS

A negative coggins dated 2/16 or afterwards will be required for horses shipping from Blue Ribbons Downs. All horses will be required to re-test after April 14, 2026 and before April 30, 2026.

Quarter Horse Shipping Requirements

COGGINS TEST: In order to enter an Oklahoma racetrack, a horse must have a negative Coggins test conducted within the last twelve (12) months. A copy of the original Coggins must be presented at the Stable Gate for entry to the backside. A negative Coggins (EIA) is required for a horse entering a race and must be the original VS Form 10-11 or an approved electronic version attached to the registration papers.

Health Certificate: A current health certificate issued within 30 days prior to arrival at the track which shows the vaccination record for each horse. The horse must have been vaccinated with an FDA approved modified live or killed virus vaccine for EHV-1 not less than 14 days and not more than 180 days prior to date of entry. The veterinarian must provide the date of vaccination, the brand, serial number and the expiration date of vaccine.

Equine Piroplasmosis (OAC 35:15-18-3): All racing Quarter Horses, Paint horses and Appaloosas entering Remington Park shall have proof of a negative Piroplasmosis test (T.equi) within the past twelve (12) months.

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) (OAC 325:25-1-32): No Horse shall enter the premises of a racetrack without a negative test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) conducted within the preceding twelve (12) months. A copy of the EIA test is satisfactory. The organizational licensee shall be the official in charge under OAC 35:15-15-91. The trainer of the horse is responsible for ensuring the EIA test result is in the racing secretary’s office prior to racing. Failure to comply may subject the licensee to disciplinary action.

THE ABOVE CRITERIA MUST BE MET FOR HORSES TO ENTER AN OKLAHOMA RACETRACK
For further information contact: OHRC State Veterinarian 405-419-4496 or Director of Equine Health Programs 405-522-8396

Racing Office Directory

Horsemen's Bookkeeper

Horsemen’s Bookkeeper, Gedda Quiñónez

Phone: 405-419-4424
Email: horsemensbookkeeper@remingtonpark.com

Horsemen’s W-9 Form
Request for U.S. taxpayer identification number and certification

Foreign Resident/Citizen Horse Owners – W-8BEN Form
ACH Transfers Form
FAQ sheet regarding ACH transfers

Contact the Horsemen’s Bookkeeper to get your Account Number and Pin for online access.

Important Phone Numbers

Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association
Executive Director: Krissy Bamberg
Office: 405-216-0440; Fax: 405-216-0770
Hair Testing: 405-881-5120

American Quarter Horse Association: 806-376-4811

American Paint Horse Association: (817) 222-6424

Appaloosa Horse Club: (208) 882-5578

Heritage Place, Inc.
General Manager: Spence Kidney 405-682-4551

Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma
President: Joe Offolter, Executive Director: Danielle Barber
Phone: 405-427-8753, Email: Dbarber@traoracing.com

Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority

Any Thoroughbred horse, beginning on the day of the horse’s official timed workout at a racetrack or training facility (or when entered/nominated to a race) and ending when the horse has been officially retired, is a Covered Horse. Covered Horses must be registered with HISA on or before the date of the first official timed workout (or entry/nomination to a race)
-Horses that are not registered with HISA will not be allowed to race-

All horse shipping from out of state must have a 5-day health certificate. Designated areas within the state, approved by Remington Park, will require a 30 day health certificate.

HISA Contact List (for questions regarding rules and regulations)
HISA Helpline: 1-877-513-2919
Leslie Simmons 405-694-3659
Dr. Bob Story 915-549-0907