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by Mike Tanner, USTA Executive Vice President and CEO Taking on the World Ross’ rise from rural Tennessee to the global stage Jordan ross, please get ready to meet the world. World,…

Jack Darling talks about Horse of the Year Bulldog Hanover’s 2022 campaign interview by Gordon Waterstone Bulldog Hanover’s 2022 racing campaign is unparalleled in the history of harness racing. During a four-week…

Harness racing finds NYC photog Walter Wlodarczyk by Tim Bojarski The unfortunate closing of Pompano Park last year marked the end of an era for harness racing that saddened everyone in the…

Early detection and a strict recovery regimen can help improve return from pelvic fractures story by Hope Ellis-Ashburn Pelvic fractures account for approximately 0.5-4.4 percent of all fractures seen in racehorses, making…

Kikikatie’s brilliance as a broodmare cut short after just five foals story by Kathy Parker Speed may not be the sole measure of greatness that it once was, but when it comes…

by Joe Faraldo, USTA Chairman of the Board Focused Fight Leadership paramount during threatening and dangerous times If history has shown us anything, it’s that threatening times require leadership. And for the…

by TC Lane, USTA Chief Operating Officer Is Your Track Prepared? Detailed, up-to-date plans for handling racing accidents are a must for every racing venue On Monday evening, Jan. 2, along with…

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…