Category: Announcements

The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) Stallion Auction to benefit P.A.C.E.R. (Political Action Committee for Equine Racing) will begin via online bidding through onGait.com on Tuesday, January 9, at 8:00 a.m. The auction will conclude on January 13.

The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association awards banquet and annual meeting will be held Jan. 13 at the Columbus Marriott OSU, 3100 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio.

Robert P. Ketner, 90, of Bowling Green, Ohio, died at his home Dec. 31, 2023, after a courageous fight with dementia.

The 2024 Ohio Standardbred Stallion Directory and Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Membership Directory is now available electronically at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association website.

Crystal Springs Stables of Ohio along with Melinda Farms of Kentucky have announced that Boston Red Rocks p,1:48.2f ($1,370,016), Breeders Crown champion and Dan Patch 2-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year in 2015, will stand at Crystal Springs Stables for the 2024 breeding season. Boston Red Rocks was the top-ranked sire by average earnings per starter in 2023, as reported in the 2023 Breeders Book.

Daniel K. Chamberlin died on January 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Harness racing businesses that were organized before Jan. 1, 2024 as a Limited Liability Corporation, may be required to file a report to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) by Jan. 1, 2025.

Hickory Lane Farm has announced that the book for Lou’s Pearlman, the fastest pacing colt in North America during his racing years at both 2 and 3, is now full.

The USTA is now taking pre-orders for the 2024 Stakes Guide.