Category: Announcements

Heaven’s gate opened for Esau Cooper, Jr., 85, of Auburn, who peacefully joined his beloved wife, Diana Jo Cooper, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Though we grieve his absence here, we find solace knowing he is finally reunited with the love of his life, where their bond will forever bloom in the light of God’s grace.

Dublin Valley Farms is pleased to announce that their top stallion Volstead 6, 1:51.3f-Sweden ($729,716) has had another terrific season in the breeding shed, with his book now full and closed for 2025.

The newest sale on the Standardbred calendar is now accepting entries for its inaugural sale.

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.

The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA) is excited to announce the auction of a Greenshoe breeding donated by Hanover Shoe Farms. 

Abby Stables and Standing Stallions are officially announcing that Fear The Dragon will be standing in Ohio for 2025. Fear The Dragon stood at Midland Acres before moving to Abby Stables.

The horsemen of Southern Oaks Training Center will host the 12th annual hog roast on March 8 at 2:30 p.m.

Country music fans are in for a treat at the annual U.S. Harness Writers Association’s Dan Patch Awards weekend as Dublin Valley Farms and North American Sales Co. proudly present rising star Mitch Rossell in concert as part of the poolside Diamond Creek welcome reception on Saturday (Feb. 22) at Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla.

The criteria has changed for the Maine Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association scholarship.

The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA) is excited to announce the auction of a Heston Blue Chip breeding donated by Winbak Farms.