This September, the USTA introduced a special initiative for the month called SIPtember, a month dedicated to those who participate in the Standardbred Incentive Program. For all 30 days of September, if a participant submitted at least one placing from a horse show, or recorded at least three trail miles, their names were entered into random drawings for a SIPtastic prize.
Tag: Off-the-Track
USTA Roadster Off-Track Series final on Friday
The USTA Roadster Off-Track Series final will be held at the Tri-State Classic Horse Show in Cleveland, Tenn., on Friday (Oct. 10).
USTA announces SIP-tember promotion
The U.S. Trotting Association’s Standardbred Incentive Program is excited to introduce SIP-tember – a month dedicated to SIP participants and their accomplishments off the track.
Standardbreds at World’s Championship Horse Show
In addition to all the Roadster classes offered, the 2025 World’s Championship Horse Show held two high profile events just for Standardbreds this week – the USTA Roadster Classic and the Standardbred Roadster 100.
The greatness of the National Standardbred Horse Show
Veterinarian Michelle Clarke said it best: “People just don’t realize the versatility of the Standardbred horse.”
Standardbred Transition Alliance accredits six
The Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) has concluded its 2025 accreditation and spring grant awards with a total of six non-profit adoption charities meeting all necessary criteria. This year, the spring grant distribution totaled $103,000.
USHDC has platinum interest in Standardbred Horse Show
The United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) has teamed up with Shenandoah Downs to, once again, form an alliance in supporting the National Standardbred Horse Show, which will take place at The Horse Park of New Jersey near Allentown, Sept. 19-21, 2025.
Shotgun Rider is three-time AERC High Mileage Standardbred
Standardbreds are built to outlast long days and nights racing on the track, but one Standardbred has reigned supreme on the endurance trail once again. (Owyhee) Shotgun Rider has been named the 2024 American Endurance Ride Conference High Mileage Standardbred for the third time with owner and rider Merri Melde. The duo also earned the title for the 2017 and 2021 ride seasons.
Ohio Standardbreds and Friends to Equine Affaire
Ohio Standardbreds and Friends, in conjunction with New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, will once again exhibit the versatility of the Standardbred at Equine Affaire, participating in demonstrations and clinics at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, April 11-13.
Roadster Off-Track Series nomination form available
More information is now available for the 2025 USTA Roadster Off-Track Series, including nomination forms for both horses and shows.