from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — A public auction to benefit long-time Indiana horseman and USTA Director Jerry Landess will be held this Sunday (April 12) at the Jay County Fairgrounds in Portland, Ind., starting at 1 p.m.

The auction is being held to raise money to offset medical expenses for Landess, who has recently suffered from some health issues.

He has been a fixture in harness racing in Indiana for many years and has been a leading ambassador for the sport there as well as a member of the USTA Board of Directors for nearly 30 years.

On Sunday, Standardbred owner Gary Loy will conduct the auction to benefit Landess. For further information, contact either Gary Loy at 260.726.5160 or Greg Runyon at 260.251.1933.

Following is a list of items that will be available at Sunday’s auction:

Truck and Trailer

2002 Chevrolet 2500 HD truck with 6.0 engine, extended cab, 4×4, power windows and locks, automatic with 106,000 miles.

1995 Diamond D – two-horse bumper pull trailer with ramp.

Horse Equipment

Two Brodeur race bikes; four sets of harness; two sets of therapy boots; harness bags; trotting hobbles; racing hobbles; coolers; wraps; quilts; halters; ear plugs; bits; knee boots; tendon boots; buckets; Diamond Plate pick up tool box; air tank; two squirrel cage fans; small anvil; wrenches; pliers; hammers; drill bits; 1/4-inch electric drill; and six trunks full of horse equipment and supplies.

In addition to the auction, donations to assist Landess can be made on the gofundme website at www.gofundme.com/r762jh2j.