Louis R. Rowan

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. Named in his honor, the Louis R. Rowan Stakes was run from 1988–1998 at Santa Anita Park.
Louis Rowan was living in Pasadena, California at the time of his death in 1988.