[1] IEAH was formed in 2003 by Michael Iavarone, who had long been interested in the sport and also saw business opportunities in the industry.
Iavarone was the co-Chief Executive Officer, along with Richard Schiavo who oversaw administrative matters.
[3] Major funding was provided by James Tagliaferri, who ran an asset-management company, TAG Virgin Islands.
"[2] In 2008, Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens joined as a bloodstock agent and spokesman.
[5] IEAH used a handful of trainers, including Rick Dutrow, Dominick Shettino, Donald Chatlos Jr. and John Terranova II.