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Category: Announcements
SIPSummer promotion for off-track Standardbreds
he U.S. Trotting Association has announced a SIPSummer program to encourage Standardbred Incentive Program (SIP) enrollees to enter their placings for the current show season. Those who submit a horse show placing or at least five miles (total) of trail riding will be entered into a drawing for special SIP swag.
RL Turner, 85, dies
RL Turner, 85, of Shelbyville, Ky., died July 5, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Post time change for Kentucky Proud Series
The Kentucky Proud Series (Mercer County Fair) at the Red Mile post time for Friday (July 17) and Saturday (July 18) has been changed to 10 a.m. (EDT).
MSOA announces 2026 scholarship winners
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Scholarship Program, awarding more than $70,000 in scholarships to students pursuing higher education while recognizing their dedication to the harness racing industry and their academic achievements.
W. Ken Wood, 82, dies
W. Ken Wood of Denton, MD, passed away on Saturday after a lengthy illness. He was 82 years old.
Harness Museum receives $7,500 from Monti-Goshen USHWA
Opening the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and industry honors, the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association made its annual donation Sunday, July 5, to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame.
Post time changes this week at Big Rapids (MI)
Post times at Big Rapids, Michigan, have been changed this week due to the high heat index. Please note the following updates.
Wilmington (OH) fair post time change
Post time for Tuesday (July 14) at the Clinton County fairgrounds, in Wilmington, Ohio, has been changed to 4 p.m.
SPHO-NJ calls on harness racing industry to Sponsor the 32nd Annual Standardbred National Horse Show
Allentown, NJ – The Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of New Jersey (SPHO-NJ) is seeking sponsors from across the harness racing industry for the 32nd Annual Standardbred National Horse Show, September 18–20, 2026…