Reaching New Heights Shawn Steacy’s lifelong journey to a career-best 2022 by Rich Fisher At age 3, Shawn Steacy already had his life mapped out. His father, Mark, has the proof. “We’ve…
Year: 2023
Horse Care – Joints in Jeopardy
A closer look at osteochondritis dissecans story by Hope Ellis-Ashburn While the presence of osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) can be off-putting, successful treatment of this fairly common condition is just as commonly achieved…
Hoof Beats – February 2023
Features 2022 Driver & Trainer Report Rewriting History by James Witherite Ron Burke Continues to Top $20 Million by James Witherite Brick by Brick Chris Ryder built a career-best season in 2022…
5 in Front: Paige Austin
Twice monthly until April, a familiar Woodbine Mohawk Park horse person will step into the spotlight to answer a handful of fun, offbeat questions, while giving readers a unique perspective into their personality on and off the racetrack.
Late entries taken for Blooded Horse Winter Sale
Come shop at the Blooded Horse Sale Feb. 15, in Springfield, Ohio, and bring additional horses to sell.
Rep. Dan Daley bill seeks to revive Florida harness racing industry
Florida Rep. Dan Daley from northwest Broward county has filed a bill that would allow entities in the state that have permits to conduct any other types of wagering to acquire a permit for harness racing.
Sbrocco reflects on ‘phenomenal’ 2022 season
Joe Sbrocco enjoyed his best year as a horse owner in 2022 and being able to revel in the experience with friends made it all the more memorable. Sbrocco shared ownership in 60 horses that started races last year, with two from his stable — pacer Pebble Beach and trotter Volume Eight — named Dan Patch Award winners. Overall, his horses made 108 trips to the winner’s circle and earned $5.27 million in purses, a total that was among the best for any owner in North America.
USTA District 4B holds annual meeting
On Saturday (Jan. 28), Chairperson Gabe Wand and Director Bruce Alexander hosted the annual USTA District 4B meeting at the Double Tree East in Madison, Wis.
HIWU announces March 27 as anticipated enforcement date for HISA medication program
In an announcement on Monday (Jan. 30), the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit announced that it is planning for a March 27 starting date for their enforcement of HISA’s drug and medication program.
USTA District 9 holds annual meeting
USTA District 9 held its annual district meeting of membership at the Regency Hotel in Portland, Maine, on Saturday (Jan. 28).