Michael Shults was fascinated by horses at an early age – his family had been involved in harness racing before he was born and Shults appeared in his first winner’s circle photo as an infant – but it wasn’t until recently that he embarked on his own career in the sport.
2024 HHI Annual Meetings well attended
Harness Horsemen International’s Annual Meetings, which wrapped up after four days at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Deerfield Beach, FL, in mid-February, were well attended this year, and included the Monticello Harness Horsemen’s Association, which rejoined HHI after a brief hiatus.
FAS Rulings for Friday, March 1, 2024
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 1, 2024 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for March 2
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (March 2).
Walden Woods finishes the job this week
Last week, Walden Woods finished second in the $12,000 Open I pace, losing a late lead literally in the final strides. This week, the 6-year-old son of Betting Line rolled to the top in the first turn and never looked back.
Rosecroft Raceway seeks assistant racetrack superintendent
Rosecroft Raceway is seeking an assistant racetrack superintendent.
Penzance Hanover wins impressively at Bally’s Dover
Penzance Hanover raced to his third consecutive win in the Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Feb. 29).
Making the Call
Mike Hall reflects on a ‘tremendous’ career in the judges’ stand by James Witherite For decades, NFL referee Ed Hochuli was noted for his encyclopedic knowledge of the rules and penchant for…
Watching the Wheels – March 2024
by Mike Tanner, USTA Executive Vice President and CEO Fair or Foul? Are zero-tolerance policies truly effective? Before I started at the USTA, I was the director of racing operations at…
Horse Care: Sticking to It
An overview of AAEP recommended vaccination guidelines story by Hope Ellis-Ashburn While you may be well-versed on the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ core—and, in some cases, risk-based—vaccination recommendations, you may find…