from the American Horse Council

Washington, DC — Marilyn Breuer-Bertera, of Northville, Mich., has been elected to the American Horse Council’s Board of Trustees. She currently serves as a director for District 2 of the United States Trotting Association.

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Marilyn Breuer-Bertera has been elected to the American Horse Council’s Board of Trustees.

Breuer-Bertera replaces Russell Williams, who represented the Standardbred industry for several years, including a stint as Chairman of the Board. She will join USTA District 9 Director Don Marean and USTA Executive Vice President and CEO Mike Tanner as harness racing representatives.

“As a lifelong participant in Standardbred harness racing, I have always worked to advance the initiatives of the horse racing industry,” said Breuer-Bertera. “I now welcome this opportunity to collaborate with representatives of various breeds, for the benefit of the entire equine industry in North America.”

Breuer-Bertera has been a board member of the USTA since 2010. Recently she was appointed chair of the newly formed Legislative Advisory Committee that supports racing states in their individual legislative efforts. She is a past director of the Michigan Harness Horsemen’s Association, serving as secretary of that board for 15 years.

“The AHC is fortunate to have Ms. Breuer-Bertera join the AHC’s Board of Trustees,” said AHC President Jay Hickey. “The Standardbred and harness racing industry has a long and valued history with the AHC and we are pleased to continue that. Her addition to the board will bring new ideas and influence for the horse industry.”

Breuer-Bertera and her husband, Rocky Bertera, a trainer and blacksmith, race a small stable of horses in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. She grew up on a farm in central Michigan, racing harness horses at the Michigan county fairs with her father.

She also holds a B.S. in education — physical education and business education — from Central Michigan University.