Since its creation six years ago, the Standardbred Racing Investigative Fund has worked on behalf of the U.S. Trotting Association to investigate allegations of wrongdoing within the harness racing industry. And while uncovering misconduct is SRIF’s focus, education also plays a valuable role in supporting SRIF and the USTA’s joint goal of promoting integrity within the sport.
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Hoof Beats: Perspective, Progress and Participation
aving turned the calendar to 2026, it feels like an appropriate moment to take a breath, look back at where we’ve been, and talk honestly about where we’re headed. To begin with, in racing, we know skepticism comes with the territory. We question initiatives. We question new ideas. Sometimes, we even question the intent.
Hoof Beats: Refund Culture
For an industry that prides itself on tradition, have we gotten too soft? Are we protecting the intended?
Hoof Beats: Genes in Motion
Standardbred racing has always been driven by performance — both on the track and in the breeding shed. But as the sport evolves and public scrutiny intensifies at a swift pace, we are learning that genetics matter — not just for speed, but also for sustainability, welfare and perception.