Hickory Lane Farm, Findlay, Ohio, is pleased to announce that books for both Lou’s Pearlman and In Range are now full and closed.
Pleasent “Plez” Bruno, 70, dies
Pleasent “Plez” Bruno, 70, died Jan. 6, 2025.
OHHA Terry Holton Youth Award to Braiden Rhoades
Braiden Rhoades of Garrettsville, Ohio, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Terry Holton Youth Award.
James Koehler, 91, dies
James Craig Koehler, 91, of Findlay, Ohio, died Jan. 6, 2025, at his residence.
Hoovler named to Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame
Donald ‘Skip’ Hoovler, a longtime Standardbred owner known for his relentless dedication to the sport, has been elected as the 51st member of the Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame by a vote of the members of the Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association.
Cattlewash’s book is full and closed
The Cattlewash Syndicate and Tara Hills Stud are pleased to announce that the 2025 book for Cattlewash is full and closed.
Lt Loverboy named Ohio 2-year-old Trotting Colt of the Year
Lt Loverboy showed grit on his way to being named the 2024 Ohio 2-year-old Trotting Colt of the Year.
U.S. harness racing economic indicators see decreases in 2024
After significant increases in all of the key economic indicators — total wagering, purses, per race average and per betting interest for harness racing in 2023 — each of those numbers saw decreases in 2024.
STA awards $100,000 to close out 2024 awards
The Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) has issued $100,000 in grant awards to STA Accredited Aftercare Organizations that are actively transitioning Standardbreds into well-qualified homes.
Pair of ‘Magees’ to be honored by Wisconsin HHA
The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association is proud to announce that a pair of Magee’s will be leading the top honors at this year’s annual awards banquet at the Jan. 25 event in Madison, WI.