Teresa Giovannucci, 69, also known as Teri G and The Big Mare, died Jan. 26, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Miami, Fla.
Category: Announcements
2025 feature races now online
The 2025 race schedule is now available on the USTA’s Feature Races webpage.
Ambrose “Dugan” Chrisman, 83, dies
Ambrose “Dugan” Chrisman, 83, of Metropolis, Ill., formerly of Paducah, Ky., died Jan. 29, 2025, at Southgate Nursing & Rehab in Metropolis.
Darke County (Ohio) awards banquet set for March 8
The Darke County Harness Horsemen’s Association will conduct their annual awards banquet on Saturday, March 8. This year’s banquet will be held at the newly built community building at the Great Darke County Fairgrounds.
Patricia “Pat” Twaddle, 98, dies
Patricia “Pat” Twaddle, 98, died Jan. 20, 2025.
Stakes Guide mailed out
The printed version of the 2025 Stakes Guide, the industry’s most comprehensive collection of race conditions, payment schedules and race schedules, is in house and pre-orders have been mailed out.
Gofundme set up for John Terpenning
A gofundme page has been created for the benefit of John Terpenning, the brother of Ken Terpenning.
Breeding auctions to benefit Delaware Valley USHWA
From Tuesday (Jan. 28) through Thursday (Jan. 30), seven breedings will be sold on onGait.com to benefit the Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA).
Makayla Lavery fundraiser
Makayla Laverty was killed over the weekend in a tragic car accident. She played an active role in the harness racing industry and many knew her for her infectious smile.
Dan Patch weekend hotel room deadline is Jan. 31
The U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, is set for Sunday night (Feb. 23) at Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla. The deadline to make room reservations is Friday (Jan. 31) and can be made by using the USHWA link to the hotel’s reservations page.