Columbus, OH — Penny Howard, 77, died in Flint, Mich., on Dec. 4, 2023.

She was the consummate horsewoman.

Penny Chapin was born on Nov. 24, 1946, in New York. Her first equestrian experience was with show horses. She married harness horseman Charles Howard, and they were racing horses in Kentucky when he was killed in a work-related accident. Mrs. Howard relocated to Michigan in 1988, and continued racing horses all over the Midwest — including Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Ontario.

She had many friends wherever she raced, and had a special relationship with the Eddie Morgan stable for many years. Her last horse was the mare Full Of Delight (The Princess), who has a new career as a pleasure horse thanks to the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program.

In addition to horses, she enjoyed working crossword puzzles and playing cards.

She is survived by her son, Charles P.

As per her wishes, cremation has taken place.

A celebration of life in remembrance of Penny will take place next summer.