Trotting tandem thriving in multiple disciplines story by Megan Rider Maria Buchanan was literally born into the sport of harness racing, being the daughter of Swedish horsepeople Stig and Elizabet Andersson, who…
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Profile: Northern Express
Aboard the Express Tenacious trotter a Foster family favorite by Rich Fisher Going by Russell Foster’s description of Northern Express, the most important matter that trainer Arty Foster Jr. needed to tend…
The Long View – May 2023
Capitol Reflections What I learned during a whirlwind, 90-meeting lobbying event in D.C. by TC Lane, USTA Chief Operating Officer All politics is local. Former United States Speaker of the House Thomas…
Under Wraps: A Fresh Perspective
Harness racing finds NYC photog Walter Wlodarczyk by Tim Bojarski The unfortunate closing of Pompano Park last year marked the end of an era for harness racing that saddened everyone in the…
Watching the Wheels – April 2023
by Mike Tanner, USTA Executive Vice President and CEO Taking on the World Ross’ rise from rural Tennessee to the global stage Jordan ross, please get ready to meet the world. World,…
Training a Star
Jack Darling talks about Horse of the Year Bulldog Hanover’s 2022 campaign interview by Gordon Waterstone Bulldog Hanover’s 2022 racing campaign is unparalleled in the history of harness racing. During a four-week…
Hoof Beats April 2023
Features Horse of the Year Bulldog Hanover first unanimous choice by Kathy Parker Training a Star Jack Darling talks about Horse of the Year Bulldog Hanover’s 2022 campaign interview by Gordon Waterstone…
Horse Care – From the Hip
Early detection and a strict recovery regimen can help improve return from pelvic fractures story by Hope Ellis-Ashburn Pelvic fractures account for approximately 0.5-4.4 percent of all fractures seen in racehorses, making…
The Mysteries of Maternity
Kikikatie’s brilliance as a broodmare cut short after just five foals story by Kathy Parker Speed may not be the sole measure of greatness that it once was, but when it comes…
Director’s Chair – March 2023
by Joe Faraldo, USTA Chairman of the Board Focused Fight Leadership paramount during threatening and dangerous times If history has shown us anything, it’s that threatening times require leadership. And for the…