(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is planning a study of the state’s horse racing industry. Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian Ohorilko says the idea came after the Commission had discussions with administrators in the thoroughbred industry, quarter horse industry, and Prairie Meadows Racetrack.

Ohorilko says the Commission members felt it was best to get some help in dealing with some of those differences of opinion.

Ohorilko says the long-term goal is to consider what is needed to promote the long-term viability of the industry. The next step is to work with the Administrative Services Agency to get someone to do the study.

Ohorilko says it will take some time to get the study completed.

The Racing and Gaming Commission approved the plan to do the study at its recent meeting.