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USHWA 75th year anniversary launching with May 8 handicapping contest
May 8, 2022 , from the U.S. Harness Writers Association
The United States Harness Writers Association, the industry’s largest group of communicators, is celebrating
Dana Ward Childs, 71, dies
May 8, 2022 , from the USTA Communications Department
Dana Ward Childs, 71, of Westbrook, Maine, died May 4, 2022, at Race Me Stables in Westbrook, after a
Parshall Stakes growing by leaps and bounds
May 7, 2022 , from the Ohio Colt Racing Association
The Ohio Colt Racing Association is proud to announce that the Dr. H.M. Parshall Memorial Stakes is poised
George Walters, 86, dies
May 7, 2022 , from the USTA Communications Department
George Harrison Walters, 86, died May 4, 2022, at the Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility where
Charles “Jack” LeDiard, 80, dies
May 6, 2022 , from the USTA Communications Department
Charles “Jack” LeDiard, 80, joined his beloved wife Vicki in heaven on April 19, 2022.
LBJ Society and OHHA clarify yearling nomination payments
May 5, 2022 , by Frank Fraas, OHHA Outreach and PR Coordinator
The Little Brown Jug Society and the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association have clarified that 2021 Ohio
Qualifiers will be held at Springfield on May 11
May 5, 2022 , by LeAnn Shinn
Weather permitting, qualifiers will be held at Springfield, Ill., on Wednesday (May 11) at 11 a.m.
OHHA Freshman Focus to feature trainer Ron Steck
May 5, 2022 , by Frank Fraas, OHHA Outreach and PR Coordinator
This week’s edition of the OHHA’s Freshman Focus will feature trainer Ron Steck. Freshman Focus will
Blooded Horse Sale announces new “late entry” option
May 4, 2022 , from the Blooded Horse Sales Company
In an effort to accommodate owners and trainers as well as encourage live horse participation, the Blooded
Nick Mouw, 69, dies
May 3, 2022 , from the USTA Communications Department
Nick Mouw, 69, of Crete, Ill., died after a two-year battle with brain cancer.