Louis R. Rowan
BornSeptember 27, 1911
DiedSeptember 28, 1988
Occupation(s)Businessman
Racehorse owner/breeder
Known forCo-founder: Oak Tree Racing Association
Honors

Louis R. Rowan (September 27, 1911 - September 28, 1988) was an American businessman and Thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder.

A native of California, Rowan was educated in England. In 1968, along with Clement L. Hirsch and Dr. Jack Robbins, he co-founded the Oak Tree Racing Association at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Rowan was also a co-founder of the California Thoroughbred Foundation.

Louis Rowan bred and raced a number of successful horses. Among them were:

In his memory, the California Thoroughbred Foundation established the Louis R. Rowan Fellowship in Equine Studies at the University of California, Davis.[1] Named in his honor, the Louis R. Rowan Stakes was run from 1988 to 1998 at Santa Anita Park.[2]

Louis Rowan was living in Pasadena, California at the time of his death in 1988.

References

  1. "Rowan Fellowship Award". University of California, Center for Equine Health. 2017-01-01. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
  2. "Louis R. Rowan Stakes". Equibase.com. 2011-10-09. Retrieved 2018-10-05.


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