The April edition of Hoof Beats celebrates 2025 Dan Patch Horse of the Year Beau Jangles, who compiled an undefeated 12-start rookie campaign en route to year-end honors.
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Hoof Beats: Devoted Defender
Don Marean has worn a lot of hats in his long and storied career in harness racing , which dates to the 1980s. But, no matter what position Marean has held, the bottom line for him was, is, and continues to be the well-being of Standardbreds. And currently, Marean, now 84, continues to work for the secure future of Standardbreds after their racing careers conclude.
Hoof Beats: False Claims
As a former chemistry major who has been involved in several horse-medication violation cases as a lawyer, and now as chairman of the USTA’s Harness Racing Medication Collaborative (HRMC), I can say that I have learned a bit about what constitutes a positive test — and, conversely, what does not.
March Hoof Beats: Purple Reign
The March issue of Hoof Beats celebrates David Miller, who became the all-time richest driver in North American harness racing last month after having amassed over $300 million in purse earnings through his illustrious career.
Hoof Beats: The ‘Write’ Stuff
Here’s the uncomfortable truth: The sport we love was built, in large measure, by people whose bylines are no longer seen on a regular basis.
Hoof Beats: More Than Money
iven Cash Money Twenty’s namesake, the 4-year-old gelding had a lot to live up to, but he’s far surpassed all his connections’ hopes and taken them on the ride of a lifetime.
February Hoof Beats: Driver & Trainer Report
The February issue of Hoof Beats is the magazine’s annual Driver & Trainer Report, highlighting the top horsepeople in North America and celebrating their accomplishments in 2025.
Hoof Beats: Apex Performance
From the time he was a teenager, Marcus Melander was focused on a career in harness racing. Growing up in Sweden, he raced ponies until he was 16 years old, at which point he left school to work for his uncle, Hambletonian winner and future Swedish Trotting Hall of Famer Stefan Melander, and began to make his own name in the sport.
Hoof Beats: Perspective, Progress and Participation
aving turned the calendar to 2026, it feels like an appropriate moment to take a breath, look back at where we’ve been, and talk honestly about where we’re headed. To begin with, in racing, we know skepticism comes with the territory. We question initiatives. We question new ideas. Sometimes, we even question the intent.
January Hoof Beats: Steppin’ Out
The January issue of Hoof Beats explores remnants of harness racing’s rich past while also profiling some key individuals moving the sport forward into 2026 and beyond.