Illinois Horse Fair 2025. Debby esarey, of charleston, illinois, center waits in line at the director’s lawn during republican day at the illinois state fair in springfield on aug. Horsemen's council of illinois serves as the voice of the horse industry in our state to protect our animals and our rights as horsemen, educate within and outside our industry.
The saddle horse report is the source for complete news and show coverage. The illinois racing board on thursday approved 78 thoroughbred race programs at hawthorne race course in 2025.