George Reider, 64, a longtime Standardbred owner/trainer, died Feb. 15, 2024.
Category: Announcements
Catch The Fire returns to United States
Even equine stars are sometimes stuck with airplane delays. Last week, Catch The Fire was returning to Ohio from his stallion duties in Australia when he was stuck with a 19 hour plane delay before takeoff. Fortunately, he made it back happy and healthy and has already started his stud duties for the United States.
Dan Patch Awards silent auction to benefit HHYF, USHWA youth programs
The Dan Patch Awards dinner is rapidly approaching and along with it, the annual silent auction held in conjunction with the evening’s festivities. The Harness Horse Youth Foundation and United States Harness Writers Association industry outreach programs will benefit from the proceeds.
First Gulf Shores foal born
The first foal by Ohio Triple Crown winning and Breeders Crown runner-up Gulf Shores p,3,1:50.3f ($653,270) has been born.
HHI annual meeting set for Feb. 19-22
The annual meeting of Harness Horsemen International is set for Monday (Feb. 19) through Thursday (Feb. 22) at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Posting of position at Yonkers Raceway under the NYS Gaming Commission
The NYS Gaming Commission has posted the position of Presiding Judge at Yonkers Raceway.
Howard Ridenour, 94, dies
Howard Beau Ridenour, 94, of Waynesfield, Ohio, a manufacturer of mobile starting gates for many years, died Feb. 3, 2024, at Lost Creek Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lima, Ohio, with his family at his side.
Randy Manges to be celebrated at Feb. 24 Dan Patch gathering
A Celebration of Life to remember Randy Manges, the longtime sales manager at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale who passed away on Dec. 19, 2023, will be held Saturday morning (Feb. 24) as part of the U.S. Harness Writers Association’s annual Dan Patch Awards weekend in Orlando, Fla.
Nappanee Raceway seeks sponsors
Nappanee Raceway, part of the northern Indiana Trottingbred pony racing circuit, is seeking Standardbred industry sponsors for its 2024 racing season, which begins May 31 and runs through Sept. 27. The racetrack,…
Delaware Valley USHWA breeding auctions available
The Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has three breeding auctions currently available.