by Chip Hastings, USTA Liason Officer

Columbus, OH — The 2017 USTA Standardbred Driving School will be held at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, Delaware, Ohio, which is the home of the Little Brown Jug, May 31 – June 3.

The school begins Wednesday evening, (May 31) with a welcoming reception/dinner featuring Bob Boni, co-owner of the 2016 Horse of the Year Always B Miki. Classroom and hands-on instruction will be conducted each day Thursday (June 1) through Saturday (June 3).

Students will participate in barn duties Thursday through Saturday, working alongside the grooms and trainers of the stables located at the fairgrounds. Each afternoon topics such as horse ownership, veterinary care, driving strategy, training and conditioning and stable management will be covered by guest speakers.

Registered students will also receive an opportunity to qualify for a sales rebate offered by select Standardbred breeders/consignors redeemable upon registration of the horse.

Join the fun and excitement in this one of a kind opportunity for educational and hands-on experience. Participants must be at least 16 years of age. Students must provide their own transportation and lodging. Most meals are furnished.

Students may sign up with a credit card by visiting the USTA Store and the registration fee is $350.

Information about the Driving School, including the 2017 agenda and hotel information, is available at www.USTADrivingSchool.com.

Those who might be interested in attending should not delay, enrollment in the USTA Driving School is limited.