The thought of representing the U.S. in August’s World Driving Championship already has kept Jordan Ross awake at night. But in the best possible way. Ross, a 25-year-old Tennessee native who enjoyed a breakout season on the Indiana circuit in 2022, has been selected by the U.S. Trotting Association to wear the Stars and Stripes in this year’s WDC.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund accepting 2023 grant applications
The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund is now accepting grant applications from certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
Dr. Ian Moore sidelined in training accident
When the 2022 O’Brien Awards were handed out last weekend, one of the night’s big winners was Dr. Ian Moore. The trainer picked up his second O’Brien Award of Horsemanship while also collecting an O’Brien as the conditioner of Stockade Seelster. Moore, however, was not there to receive the honors.
2023 Iowa racing schedule announced
The Iowa Harness Horse Association has announced the 2023 racing schedule.
Darke County Horsemen’s banquet set for March 4
The Darke County Horsemen are pleased to announce their upcoming banquet. This year’s banquet will be on March 4 at Romer’s in Greenville, located next to the traffic circle.
Ampia Mede Sm gets her revenge in Prix de France
The Prix de France on Sunday (Feb. 12) at Vincennes was won by the Italian mare Ampia Mede Sm with Franck Nivard in the bike and trained by Fabrice Souloy.
MGM Northfield Park to begin search for full-time announcer March 1
MGM Northfield Park will begin accepting resumes and video files to become their next announcer starting Wednesday (March 1).
Pair of GSY events contested at Meadowlands
With two GSY events carded for Friday night (Feb. 10) at The Meadowlands, it was the first week back after last week’s cancellation.
SPHO-NJ awards banquet on Feb. 26
The Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of New Jersey is holding its 2022 year-end awards banquet on Feb. 26 at The Crystal Ballroom, The Radisson, Freehold, N.J.
First Tracks Cumberland names Rob Pennington Race Secretary
First Tracks Cumberland is excited to announce a new member to their team, Race Secretary Rob Pennington.