USTA District 2 members from Indiana and Michigan met via Zoom on Monday (Nov. 9) for their annual district meeting. Chairperson Marilyn Breuer-Bertera and directors Sam Hedington, Joe Morris, Steve Oldford and Cathy Webb hosted the meeting. Breuer-Bertera was re-elected as District 2 chairperson.
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Hall of Famer and former USTA Director Clint Galbraith, 89, passes
Hall of Fame horseman and former U.S. Trotting Association Director Clint Galbraith of Scottsville, NY passed away on Oct. 31, 2026 at the age of 89.
2027 Breeders Book now available to order
The U.S. Trotting Association is accepting orders for the 2027 Breeders Book now through Monday, Nov. 30. Orders can be made through MyAccount on the USTA website by clicking here (see Purchase USTA Publications) or by calling Member Services at 877-800-8782.
Board of Directors election update: Ballots for District 1, 6, and 7 scheduled to be mailed week of Nov. 9
Columbus, OH – U.S. Trotting Association members from Districts 1, 6, and 7, should keep their eyes on the mail for Board of Directors election ballots that are scheduled to be mailed…
Meet the candidates in USTA Board of Directors elections for Districts 1, 6 and 7
In total, there are nine candidates running for six seats in four districts on the U.S. Trotting Board of Directors. However, in one of the districts, the candidate is unopposed. Ballots are being mailed in early November, with completed ballots required to be postmarked no later than Dec. 8, 2026.
USTA Board of Directors elections – District 1 – three seats
In District 1 (Ohio), four candidates are competing for three membership director seats. Incumbents Roy Burns, Steve McCoy and Dr. John Mossbarger are seeking re-election, with challenger Kris Brechler also on the ballot.
US Trotting elections – District 6 – one seat
In District 6, incumbent Dein Spriggs and challenger Sam Herrington are running for the at-large seat, which encompasses Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia.
US Trotting elections – District 7 – one seat
In District 7, incumbent and USTA President Russell Williams is seeking re-election against challenger Ron Burke for one membership director seat. District 7 members will vote for one candidate.
USTA to contribute to international discussions at World Trotting Conference
The U.S. Trotting Association (USTA) will take an active part in the 2026 World Trotting Conference, Nov. 3 – 10 in Christchurch, New Zealand, joining harness racing leaders from around the world to exchange ideas, address industry challenges and explore opportunities to strengthen the Standardbred industry.
USTA District 12 meeting recap
On Tuesday (Oct. 20), Chairperson Jeff Gregory and Directors Stacy Chiodo, Jason Settlemoir, and Ashley Tetrick hosted the annual District 12 meeting via Zoom.