by Jessica Schroeder, assistant fair liaison, the U.S. Trotting Association

Columbus, OH — Steiner Stock Farm, the oldest Standardbred horse breeding facility in Ohio, is hosting an open house from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 15.

The community will be able get up close and personal with resident mares, brush and take photos with them and learn how horses are raised and trained for their careers in Standardbred racing.

Attendees may enter to win door prizes and enjoy refreshments. The staff of Steiner Stock Farm and the United States Trotting Association will be on hand to answer questions about horse care, racing and breeding horses.

The open house is being held as a preview of the harness racing that will be held at the Allen County Fair in Lima on August 27 and 28. Horses racing at these county fairs have been bred by Steiner Stock Farm or have siblings currently residing at the farm.

Steiner Stock Farm is located just across from Sam’s Club in Lima at 1175 Greely Chapel Rd.