Enjoy Harness Racing through racehorse ownership!
August 31, 2015,by USTA Communications Department
Columbus, OH — In an effort to take harness racing fans from the grandstand to the winner’s circle, the U.S. Trotting Association, in partnership with racetracks and sales companies, is conducting a series of seminars, mixers and receptions to introduce people to the fun and excitement of owning harness racehorses.
The events will give participants a chance to experience harness racing up close and personal, as well as to provide chances to meet some key industry players, such as current owners and trainers, who can help get them started.
“When we hosted the USTA Industry Summit back in July, the participants on the panel consistently indicated the importance of introducing potential new owners to our great sport,” said Mike Tanner, USTA executive vice president and CEO. “These events are the first step in that process. We know there are people attending and watching races right now that probably have no idea that they can be part of the lives of these amazing athletes.
“We want to show them the way to the winner’s circle.”
Below is a calendar of events. New events are being planned and announced all the time, so visit http://shop.ustrotting.com/events.aspx for updates:
- September 12 – Goshen, NY Ownership Seminar
- September 23 & 24 – Speakers Series at Little Brown Jug OH no RSVP needed
- October 3 & 4 – Night at The Red Mile & Brunch at Fasig-Tipton (KY)
- October 10 & 31 – Behind the Scenes at The Meadows (PA)
- November 5 – Harrisburg, PA Mixer
- February 11-13 – Florida Owners School
- June 1-4 – USTA Standardbred Driving School (OH)
- Industry leaders discuss a myriad of ideas at USTA Summit (Monday, July 13, 2015)
On Monday (July 13), 40 key industry stakeholders met in Columbus, Ohio, to exchange dozens of ideas on how to address the problem of declining foal crops and the challenge of attracting new owners to harness racing at a summit organized by the U.S. Trotting Association.
- USTA sets to work on summit priorities (Friday, July 24, 2015)
United States Trotting Association Executive Vice President Mike Tanner is working with staff members and pertinent stakeholders on activities of greatest priority, as voted on by Summit participants, in increasing foal crops and the number of horse owners. The Summit was held in Columbus, Ohio, on July 13 and focused upon foal crop and ownership issues.