Mike Smith, former executive director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC), and Jonathan Schuster, former vice president and general manager of racing at Indiana Grand, were inducted into the Indiana Horse Racing Association (IHRA) Hall of Fame Monday, Oct. 26 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. A reduced crowd due to COVID-19 regulations was in attendance […]
Pitman named executive director at IHRC
Deena Pitman, longtime member of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC), has been named the new Executive Director. Pitman moves into the position for the departing Mike Smith, who is retiring. Pitman joined the IHRC in 1993 as the first licensing supervisor. She was instrumental in developing the current licensing system for Thoroughbred, Standardbred and […]
IHRC’s Smith announces retirement
Mike Smith, executive director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) has officially announced his retirement. The head of the organization since 2016, Smith cited his decision to retire has been difficult. In a press release issued by IHRC Tuesday, May 7, Smith said, “Deciding to retire has not been an easy decision to make, […]
First 2019 issue of ISA Magazine has arrived
The first issue of the Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) Magazine is now available. The magazine began arriving in homes Friday, March 8, 2019 featuring a photo of past ISA President Jack Kieninger and Indiana Horse Racing Commission Executive Director Mike Smith on the cover. The photo was snapped just after Smith presented Kieninger with the […]
2019 racing dates approved
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) held its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Indiana Grand and on the agenda was the approval of racing dates for 2019. The dates submitted by Harrah’s Hoosier Park, which mirrors the time frame and post times of 2018, was approved. The 26th season of Standardbred racing at […]