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Life After Racing: A Bay Named Blue
Trotting gelding clicks with new family Standardbreds are consistently showing their versatility, whether it’s riding or driving, for show or for pleasure. Hoof Beats is happy to share stories from readers about…
Mr Longevity
15-year-old pacer Mr Orchard Street wins for driver who had 28 years between starts Life is sweet for Amber Sawyer of Sawyer Stables in Burnett, Wis.–and not because she also works in…
Opening Bid: Unwelcome Surprises
A comprehensive agreement between trainer and owner is paramount Those of us who make our living in harness racing find different aspects of the sport absorbing, challenging, rewarding, and fun. In the…
Historical Site: Readville Trotting Park
Readville Trotting Park was home to the first 2:00 miles On Oct. 10, 2007, at a ceremony hosted by the New England chapter of the U.S. Harness Writers Association and attended by…
Life After Racing: Who’s the Boss?
Herd hierarchy changes as new members are introduced Standardbreds are consistently showing their versatility, whether it’s for riding or driving, for show or pleasure, Hoof Beats is happy to share stories from readers about…
Picture of Courage
Unassuming trainer enjoying a career year despite battling cancer In the office at Midland Acres in Bloomingburg, Ohio, Dan Ater sprawled in a chair, his lanky frame and body language more reminiscent…
Life After Racing: The Lost and Found Trail
Sometimes horseback is the best vantage point Standardbreds are consistently showing their versatility, whether it’s riding or driving, for show or for pleasure. Hoof Beats is happy to share stories from readers about…