Standardbreds are built to outlast long days and nights racing on the track, but one Standardbred has reigned supreme on the endurance trail once again. (Owyhee) Shotgun Rider has been named the 2024 American Endurance Ride Conference High Mileage Standardbred for the third time with owner and rider Merri Melde. The duo also earned the title for the 2017 and 2021 ride seasons.
Category: Life After Racing
Ohio Standardbreds and Friends to Equine Affaire
Ohio Standardbreds and Friends, in conjunction with New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, will once again exhibit the versatility of the Standardbred at Equine Affaire, participating in demonstrations and clinics at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, April 11-13.
Roadster Off-Track Series nomination form available
More information is now available for the 2025 USTA Roadster Off-Track Series, including nomination forms for both horses and shows.
2024 SIP divisional winners announced
The USTA is excited to announce the 2024 Standardbred Incentive Program winners, with more subdivisional winners than ever before. A total of 36 subdivision and 26 divisional winners are being recognized
2024 season of Standardbred Incentive Program in the books
The third season of the Standardbred Incentive Program (SIP) closed on Nov. 30, 2024, with submissions permitted through Dec. 31, 2024, which allowed extra time for participants to get their placings and trail miles entered.
Standardbred schedule at Horse World Expo
The Horse World Expo is underway at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg and runs through Sunday (March 2). The USTA sponsored Superior Standardbreds booth is in the Expo Hall, #S13, in Stallion Avenue, adjacent to Breed Row.
Standardbreds at Horse World Expo (PA)
Standardbreds will be at Horse World Expo, held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, from Feb. 27 through March 2.
USTA Roadster Off-Track Series Renewed
The U.S. Trotting Association is pleased to announce the renewal of the USTA Roadster Off-Track Series for 2025.
SIP placings due soon
The 2024 Standardbred Incentive Program (SIP) show season ended Nov. 30, but there is still time to submit shows and placings.
Wednesday night: Standardbred Roadster 100
The third annual Standardbred Roadster 100 will be contested Wednesday (Nov. 13) at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Mo. The event goes for a $100,000 purse and is part of the UPHA National Championship Horse Show which is running all week (Nov. 11-16).