2026 OQHRA HAIR TESTING ONLINE PAYMENT FORM

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It is the goal of Remington Park, Fair Meadows, Will Rogers Downs and OQHRA to provide a race meeting of the highest quality and free of any horse racing practices that are corrupt, incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled. The fact that every Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa racehorse must provide a negative hair test prior to entry will provide assurance to every owner and fan wagering on the races that the track is making significant effort to ensure horses are competing without the advantage of prohibited substances.

A pre-entry hair test will be mandatory for every Quarter Horse, Paint, and Appaloosa starting at any Oklahoma racetrack (Remington Park, Fair Meadows, or Will Rogers Downs). The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA) will oversee and manage all collections.

No horse will be allowed to enter a race at any Oklahoma racetrack unless results of a negative hair test have been reported to the racetrack prior to entry. Each racetrack will establish a designated start date prior to the beginning of its respective race meet. Horses may be tested on or after that date to be eligible for participation in that meet. Every horse will be required to undergo testing at the start of each meet. The designated testing start date and expiration details will be determined by the racetrack and published in the condition book for that meet.

Note: These exclusions are specific to the racetrack implementing the policy. They are not regulatory suspensions and do not restrict participation at other tracks or jurisdictions, unless another track independently chooses to recognize the exclusions.

Current schedule & information is available at oqhra.com

To Schedule: Text or Call (405) 881-5120

To receive Racing Office Notifications and Information –

Remington Park – 888-490-0289; CODE: RPQH

Remington Park Location: Stakes Barn in Southwest coroner of the barn are – south end of Barn row “A"

Fair Meadows & Will Rogers – 405-266-9219; CODE: QH Racing

Fair Meadows Location: Bronco Barn / Ranger Arena/ Paddock

Will Rogers Downs – ; CODE: 

Will Rogers Downs Location: Paddock by Racing Office

Cost $240

Need to know:

Appointments are required!

Appointments must be made by noon the day prior.

Testing will be conducted SEE SCHEDULE FOR SPECIFIC TRACK

What you need to make an appointment:

Horses complete and correct name.

Trainer name AND phone number. (This number used to notify of positive test results)

Time and Date for appointment.

If paying with credit card over the phone, that needs to be provided at time of appointment. Do not wait until the horse has arrived! Payment may also be made online – text for details/link

What you need upon arrival for testing:

There are NO EXCEPTIONS. If you do not have this you WILL be turned away.

Copy of registration papers. Front and Back.

Payment. Checks made out to OQHRA Hair Testing. Credit Card or Cash. If you are using a credit card over the phone, you need to provide information at the time you schedule. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE HORSE HAS ARRIVED.

Someone to hold the horse.

A hair test is good for the current meet, only. Results of a negative hair test must be on file for the current meet before a horse can ENTER a race. Qualifier testing is still a requirement if it is in the conditions of the race.

Allow up to 10 business days for test results. No horse will be allowed to enter a race before results come back.

In case of a positive test, Fair Meadows Management will contact the trainer.

Special consideration will be made for horses needing to be tested in other jurisdictions. Contact the hair testing phone number for more info. Off-site testing will have to be approved on a case-by-case basis and must be conducted by a veterinarian under the auspices of a state regulatory body (racing commission) or Department of Agriculture.

It is trainer/owner responsibility to determine the best time to have a horse tested and to make the necessary arrangements. OQHRA makes every effort to contact the connections of horses nominated to any futurity or derby out of courtesy. It is your responsibility to know what races your horses will be running in and schedule an appointment accordingly. There will be no “Rush” samples, outside of stakes qualifiers.

Horse:

Any horse with 1 official positive hair test will be excluded from participating at that racetrack for the remainder of the meet.

All horses with official positive test results will be publicly listed on www.OQHRA.com.

Trainer:

If 3 individual horses under a trainer’s care have an official positive hair test, that trainer will be excluded from participation at that racetrack for the remainder of the meet.

Excluded or Suspended trainers may not schedule hair tests at that racetrack.

Only the trainer of record may schedule a horse for hair testing. At the beginning of a meet, a trainer may designate one authorized staff member to assist with scheduling.

Owner:

If an Owner has 3 individual horses with an official positive hair test, that owner will be excluded from participation at that racetrack for the remainder of the meet.

Track Discretion:

The racetrack management at their discretion can exclude any owner or trainer from participation at their track based on any number of positive test(s) including those from another track or jurisdiction.

Official Tests: Results reported directly to the racetrack. The racetrack will notify the trainer only if the result is positive. No notification is issued for negatives. Results may take up to 10 business days.

Unofficial Tests: Results reported to OQHRA only. OQHRA will notify the trainer of both positive and negative results.

Public Disclosure: All horses with official positive test results will be listed on www.OQHRA.com.

Jurisdictional Sharing: OQHRA may share all official test results (positive and negative) with other racing jurisdictions upon request.

Farm Visits: OQHRA will schedule on-site collections for official tests in January, early February and August for farms located within Oklahoma that have at least 40 horses to test. A farm visit fee will apply.

Out-of-State Collections: OQHRA may honor tests collected by a regulatory veterinarian in another jurisdiction or previously collected test results. Contact OQHRA Hair Testing at (405) 881-5120 for approval.

Liability: OQHRA, Remington Park, Fair Meadows, and Will Rogers Downs assume no responsibility for test accuracy, timing, race payments, or financial consequences related to positive test results.

For more information:

OQHRA HAIR TESTING

 (405) 881-5120 • WWW.OQHRA.COM •  oqhrahairtest@oqhra.com

Unofficial hair tests are offered for informational purposes only. These tests are not valid for race eligibility, sale conditions, or any form of enforcement action.

Ordering & Cost:

Cost: $185 per kit

How to order:
– Call the OQHRA Hair Testing line (405) 881-5120

Important Notes:

There is no requirement for who collects the hair sample.

These are not official tests. OQHRA cannot certify that the correct horse was tested, and no official identification is verified.

Unofficial test results are sent only to OQHRA, which will notify the trainer of the results—positive or negative.

These tests will not be recognized:
– For race entry at any race track
– By sale companies, consignors, or buyers
– Tests are informational use only and  should not be used as a substitute for official hair testing protocols.

1. What horses must be hair-tested before they race in Oklahoma?

Every Quarter Horse, Paint, and Appaloosa that will start at Remington Park, Fair Meadows, or Will Rogers Downs must have an official pre-entry hair test on file for that meet.

2. Who manages the hair-testing program?

The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA) coordinates all scheduling, kit distribution, collections, and reporting for both official and unofficial tests.

3. How do I schedule an official hair test?

Only the trainer of record (or one staff member they designate at the start of the meet) may schedule a horse through the OQHRA Hair Testing line (405-881-5120). Dates and locations are posted on oqhra.com.

4. What happens if a horse’s official test is positive?

Horse: Excluded from that track for the rest of the meet and listed publicly on oqhra.com. Trainer: If three or more of their horses test positive, the trainer is excluded from participating at that racetrack for the remainder of the meet..
Owner: Any owner who has 3 or more horses with an official positive test will be excluded from participating at that racetrack for the remainder of the meet.
Important: These exclusions apply only at the track that issued them; they are not formal suspensions in other jurisdictions unless another track chooses to honor them.

5. What is an unofficial hair test and why would I order one?

Unofficial tests are information-only screens—useful for buyers or trainers who are vetting new purchases or transfers. They do not count for race entry, sale conditions, or enforcement.

Unofficial Test – Key Details

Availability: Aug 15 – Feb 1
Yearlings: Aug 15 – Feb 1 (max 2 tests, 60-day wait after positive)
2-year-olds+: Nov 1 – Feb 1 (one test)
Cost: $185 per kit
How to order: Call the Hair Testing line (405) 881-5120 or order online at oqhra.com Pick-up: Kits at Ruidoso & Heritage Place sales or shipped by mail
Collection: Anyone may collect; no ID verification
Results: Sent to OQHRA, which notifies the trainer (positive and negative)
Deadline: Lab must receive samples by Feb 4, 2026

6. Do sale companies offer hair tests?

Yes. Most major public auctions provide official buyer-protection hair tests. A positive on those sale-company tests can void the sale and trigger a full refund of the purchase price. Always ask the sale company about testing options before bidding.

7. How long do official test results take and who gets them?

Results are sent directly to the racetrack and typically take up to 10 business days from lab receipt. Trainers are notified only if the result is positive. Negative test results must be back before a horse is eligible to enter. A horse will not be allowed to enter if test results are pending.

8. Can I use an out-of-state or previously collected hair test?

Possibly. We may accept tests collected by a regulatory veterinarian in another jurisdiction. Contact OQHRA Hair Testing (405-881-5120) for pre-approval before assuming they’ll be valid.

9. Is farm-site collection available?

Yes. OQHRA will make January, early-February, and August farm visits for official tests within Oklahoma if at least 40 horses need sampling. A farm-visit fee applies.

10. What liability does OQHRA or the tracks assume?

None. OQHRA and the racetracks do not guarantee test accuracy, timing, or acceptance, and they are not liable for race payments, sale refunds, or any financial or reputational consequences tied to test results.

11. Where can I see a list of horses with positive official tests?

A current roster is maintained at www.oqhra.com.

12. Who should I contact for more information?

Hair Testing Scheduling & Questions: 405-881-5120 Website & Forms: oqhra.com
General Policy Inquiries: oqhrahairtest@oqhra.com