Iowa Thoroughbred Breeder's and Owner's Association
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The Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association is a nonprofit organization responsible for promoting the breeding and racing of thoroughbreds in Iowa. The ITBOA currently represents nearly 500 Iowa-bred owners and breeders and is active in a variety of thoroughbred-related programs.
The ITBOA.......

Works for the best interest of all breeders throughout the state.
• Strives to protect and enrich the Iowa Thoroughbred program through legislation.
• Promotes Iowa's Thoroughbred Industry - a major economic force in the state.
• Works diligently in the state legislature to protect and improve the Iowa Thoroughbred program.
• Works to enrich the purse and stakes schedules for Iowa Bred horses.
• Recognizes outstanding Iowa horses, owners, and breeders at it's annual banquet.
• Developed the Iowa Thoroughbred Breeder's Fund which pays Breeders' Awards, Stallion Awards, Purse Supplements on Iowa Bred races and Owners' Supplements on open races won by certified Iowa Breds.
• Offers two thoroughbred sales for the benefit of prospective buyers and sellers.
• Provides information concerning the Iowa Bred program and how to own a racehorse for prospective owners.
• Sponsors 12 Iowa Bred Stakes Races!