by Jessica Schroeder, USTA Outreach & Membership Enrichment Coordinator

Columbus, OH — Registration is now open for the 2017 USTA Standardbred Driving School, to be held May 31-June 3 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Delaware, Ohio.

Students will participate in barn duties Thursday-Saturday mornings, working alongside the grooms and trainers of the stables located at the fairgrounds. Each afternoon, topics such as horse ownership, veterinary care, driving strategy, training and conditioning and stable management will be covered by guest speakers.

Participants must be at least 16 years of age to attend the school and provide their own transportation and lodging. Most meals are furnished, including a welcome reception and dinner on Wednesday evening (May 31) to kick off the school.

Students may sign up with a credit card by visiting the USTA Store; the registration fee is $350.

Information about the Driving School, including the 2016 agenda, is available at www.USTADrivingSchool.com.

Additional information as it becomes available, including the 2017 schedule, hotel room blocks and more, will be posted to that webpage.