The 2014 Matching Funds Grant Program will assist 14 county fairs and horsemen’s associations with funding for promotional events and advertising for county fair harness racing.
Category: Fair News
Mercer County matinee set for June 1
The 44th annual Mercer Co. Harness Horsemen’s Association matinee is slated for Sunday (June 1) at the Fairgrounds in Celina, Ohio.
Qualifying day at Fowlerville on June 22
The 2 Titans Racing Stable and the Fowlerville (Mich.) Horsemen will host a qualifying and gate training day on Sunday (June 22).
Hicksville matinee cancelled due to case of strangles
The Defiance County (Ohio) Area Horsemen’s Association has regretfully decided to cancel its matinee harness racing program that was scheduled for May 24 at Hicksville, Ohio.
Race dates set for 2014 RUS NY Fair series
In conjunction with the NYSS, RUS New York has put together a seven race fair series to promote the sport as well as showcase the versatility of the Standardbred.
Darke County Matinee set for May 18
The Darke County Harness Horsemen’s Association’s annual matinee will be Sunday (May 18) with no rain date.
Deadline looms for Matching Funds Grant Applications
The May 15 deadline is fast approaching for fairs and horsemen’s associations to apply for $10,000 in grant money, which is to be used for advertising and promoting county fair harness racing.
Historic Track prepping for 177th season of harness racing
Goshen Historic Track is gearing up for its 177th season of exciting harness racing and 2014 will mark the 104th year of Grand Circuit racing at “the Cradle of the Trotter.”
Ohio county fairs to receive more than $1.9 million
County fairs in Ohio will receive more than $1.9 million this year under a resolution approved April 29 by the Ohio State Racing Commission.
RUS NY announces 2014 Racing Under Saddle Fair Series
RUS NY, an organization that helps promote the sport of Racing Under Saddle in New York State, is excited to announce a 2014 RUS Fair Series.