November 17, 2025
Oregon Racing Commission
P.O. Box 366
Gresham, OR 97030
Dear Commissioners,
The Oregon Quarter Horse Racing Association unanimously voted to request the Commission to adopt a rule requiring a coggins test for EIA on an annual basis as opposed to once every 6 months.
This would return our racing to a position of greater consistency with surrounding states.
As you know, the facilities that we use for our race meets are shared with other equine activities such as horse shows and rodeos which are required by the Department of Agriculture to have a coggins test on an annual basis.
Thank you for considering this request made by the Oregon Quarter Horse Racing Association.
Sincerely,
Chris PhiIbrook President, OQHRA
7479 Nelson Lane I Turner, Oregon 97392 I 503-743-2528 I oregonqhrace@aol.com