Horse Racing Rules & Info

Horse Racing Rules & Info

Races begin at 1:30 on Saturday and Sunday.

All horses need to have a current negative cog-gins, no exceptions.
All riders must be in a saddle with stirrups.

  • You may not tie feet into stirrups.
  • NO western saddles may be used in races coming out of gates.
  • NO side pull bridles.
All riders must wear helmets and goggles on the track.
  • A limited number of goggles are available to borrow.
Signups for races will take place in the Nemadji camp by the racing barns.
  • Saturday racing sign ups will be Friday from 5:00-7:00 pm.
  • Sunday racing sign ups will be Saturday from 5:00-7:00 pm.
  • Payment is due at the time of registration.
Races will be decided by what we have registered.
  • Small pony
  • Medium pony
  • Farmers
  • Thoroughbred (gates)
  • 1 mile Thoroughbred derby will be on Sunday
Races are paid out first through fourth place (amount to be determined by donations).
  • Checks can be picked up from the Nemadji camp starting 1 hour after the final race of the day.
Hully gully starts will be used for ponies and farmers races.
  • Be lined up in number order at a walk when you get to the outrider.
  • Do not take off until the starter drops the flag at the inside rail.
  • Disqualifications may be issued at the discretion of the outrider and starter if a rider takes off too soon or cuts other horses off.

If you have any questions, contact Tonya Olesiak, Horse Racing Superintendent 218-460-9154 (call or text) jtolesiak@gmail.com

Ride SAFE and Have Fun!!

Thanks for the new drag...

Jake & Bridie Wickstrom "Where You Go Ranch"
Dale VanGuilder "Rocky Acres Beef Farm"
Ron's Classic Construction
Dale & Annette Gohl
Chuck Hibke
Troy & Tina Westendorf
Ken Botosh Family
Jensen Tractor Sales - Askov MN
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