Hannelore Hanover became fastest female trotter ever in awesome 2017 campaign On Oct. 7, 2017, Hannelore Hanover became the fastest trotting mare in history with an awe-inspiring 1:49.2 win at Red Mile….
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Life After Racing: Shattered Plans
Reliving a short, but memorable, drive Standardbreds are consistently showing their versatility, whether it’s riding or driving, for show or for pleasure. Hoof Beats is happy to share stories from readers about…
Rule School
USTA officials school prepares the next set of regulators During my senior year at Rutgers University in southern New Jersey, a student teacher working on her master’s degree suggested I pursue the…
Life After Racing: Barn Hacks
A few helpful tips from three decades in harness racing Standardbreds are consistently showing their versatility, whether it’s for riding or driving, for show or pleasure. Hoof Beats is happy to share stories…
Jack & Maria Rice: Training Team
Husband and wife find on-track success in western NY If it can get around a half, Jack Rice wants it. The 50-year-old western New York horseman admits he is in the minority…
Hero’s Welcome
Breeders Crown winner Beckhams Z Tam a dream come true for connections Jamie Macomber vividly remembers her conversations with fellow horseman Wilbur Eash in late 2016 regarding a precocious pacer set to…
Michael Springstead: Superfan
Teacher by day, mascot by night, racing fan in between During the day, Michael Springstead is a sixth-grade teacher at Loudonville Elementary School in Loudonville, N.Y. During the evenings, the 53-year-old Springstead…
Life After Racing: Further Adventures with ‘Blue’
Novice driver learns after mishap with a cart and a stone Standardbreds are consistently showing their versatility, whether it’s riding or driving, for show or for pleasure. Hoof Beats is happy to share…
December 2017 Hoof Beats
Click the cover to read a digital version of the December issue, absolutely FREE! Thank you for visiting the Harness Racing FanZone. Features Capture The Feeling Love for the sport shines through in…
Capture The Feeling
Love for the sport shines through in annual Photo Contest The 2017 Hoof Beats Photo Contest received 334 entries from June to October, upon which more than 5,000 votes were cast. Each…