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Harness Horse Camp Introduces Youth to Racing
WILKES-BARRE, Pa., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Youngsters from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York are getting an in-depth look at the harness racing industry this week, July 11-17, as part of the Harness Horse Youth Camp taking place at the Pocono Dow ... Read the full article

New Pennsylvania Harness Racing Facility Opens
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The grand opening today of Pennsylvania's first new harness track in 41 years, Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack in Chester, represents a major advancement for the state's agricultural industry and econom ... Read the full article

Harness Racing Awards Celebration to Be Held at Racetrack Near Philadelphia
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A "Celebration of Pennsylvania Harness Racing" is slated for Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Harrah's Chester Casino & Racetrack near Philadelphia. The event kicks off with a reception at 5:30 p.m., foll ... Read the full article

Standardbred Horse Sale at Farm Show Complex is World's Largest
More than 2,000 Horses to Be Sold through Saturday HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's largest standardbred horse sale is being held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center through Saturday, Nov. 11, Agriculture Secr ... Read the full article

World's Largest Standardbred Horse Sale to be Held at Farm Show Complex
More than 2,320 Horses to Be Sold through Saturday HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov.1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center will host the world's largest standardbred horse sale Nov. 5 - 10. The slots-enhanced Breed ... Read the full article

Governor Rendell Announces Improvements to Horse and Harness Racing Administration
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To improve equine racing operations in Pennsylvania, Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the consolidation of the administrative offices for thoroughbred and standardbred racing. The state ... Read the full article

Harness Racing Produces It's Youngest Millionaire
Tim Tetrick won the Meadowlands Pace with Southwind Lynx to mark his second million-dollar victory of the year following his win in the Art Rooney Pace with Southwind Lynx on June 2, 2007. The Art Rooney Pace made Tetrick, 25, the youngest driver eve ... Read the full article

Standardbred Mare Breeding in Ohio Down 37 Percent in 2007
Standardbred mares bred in Ohio this year dropped by more than 700; continues 12-year decline COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Fewer standardbred mares than ever were bred in Ohio this year, a sure sign of declining horse breeding operatio ... Read the full article

Hoof Beats Unveils New Web Site
Hoof Beats, harness racing’s leading magazine and the official publication of the U.S Trotting Association, is proud to unveil its brand new Web site. Click on www.hoofbeatsmagazine.com and see all the exciting new features! Check out the cove ... Read the full article

AYHC Recognizes Leadership in the Youth Horse Industry
Strong adult and peer leadership and initiative are the backbone of the youth-horse industry and vital in transforming today’s youths into tomorrow’s leaders. The American Youth Horse Council’s (AYHC) National Leader of the Year award, sponsored by the Certified Horsemanship Association, the AYHC National Student Leader of the Year, sponsored by Oster Professional Products and the AYHC Distinguished Service Award, sponsored by Western Horseman Magazine, and the AYHC Partnership Award, sponsored by Purina Mills, are presented at the annual National Youth Horse Leader’s Symposium. The AYHC Awards and Recognition Committee review each nomination and scores each candidate based on involvement in and contributions to the youth-horse industry and the horse world in general. The winners were announced on March 1, 2008 at the 31st Annual National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium, held in Raleigh, NC. AYHC President Christy Landwehr commented on the awards, “What an honor it was to present awards to such and amazing group of individuals at our Youth Leaders Celebration Awards Banquet. I have known most of them for many years and have personally witnessed what they have done to promote the youth horse industry. They are all well deserved recipients.” ... Read the full article

American Show Pony Registry Adds $6000 in Incentive Prize Money for 2008
The American Show Pony Registry (ASPR) Committee added $6000 in incentive prize money for the ASPR classes at the World Championship Show and Shetland Pony Congress for 2008. The American Show Pony Registry is a division of the American Shetland Pony Club. ... Read the full article

Hoof Beats Releases New Magazine for Youths
Columbus, Ohio, October 27, 2006 - In an effort to attract a younger generation to the sport of harness racing, Hoof Beats, the official publication of the United States Trotting Association, has produced a new, semi-annual publication. Youth Be ... Read the full article

Rocky Mountain MODEL HORSE Expo Comes to Denver
What is model horse collecting and showing? It is a fun and exciting horse hobby in which all ages can participate at many levels. It is also a super way to enjoy horses—without owning a "real" one! And it’s huge—collectors and artists from around th ... Read the full article

Horsemen Race to Capitol
Horse racing organizations from across Illinois today said that putting slot machines at Illinois' five racetracks would provide enough revenue to finance a $20 billion capital improvement program for the state and help preserve the 40,000 agribusiness jobs associated with the sport. ... Read the full article

Tim Tetrick Prepares to Break New Records
Tim Tetrick, 25, is standing on the brink of history – nine years after winning his first harness race at the age of 16. Already the first driver to earn $1 million prior to turning 20, not to mention the youngest to reach 2,000 career victories, Tet ... Read the full article

Patricia Griffith is Victorious in $10,000 ASG/USHJA International Hunter Derby at Wachovia Showplace Spring Spectacular II
At the Wachovia Showplace Spring Spectacular II Horse Show, the $10,000 ASG Softwear Solutions/USJA International Hunter Derby presented by Dietrich Insurance featuring Walsh Harness & Saddlery sponsored event was won by New Yorker Patricia Griffith on North Country, owned by Laura King-Kaplan. ... Read the full article

Tetrick Breaks More Records
Tim Tetrick, 25, continued to win races throughout the month of June at a rate unlike any harness racing driver in history, picking up a record 120 victories for the month and increasing his season total to 601. Tetrick broke his own record for trium ... Read the full article

Former Hockey Player Scoring Wins on the Racetrack
When Corey Callahan guided Elvis Cole onto the track at Dover Downs for the $85,000 Trotting Classic on April 9, 2007 he faced four drivers – John Campbell, Tony Morgan, David Miller and Brian Sears – with nearly 35,000 total wins in their careers. C ... Read the full article

Devon-Aire Introduces 3 New Colors to its AEGIS Line of Best Selling Helmets
Devon-Aire is excited to introduce 3 new colors to its AEGIS line of best selling helmets, The Useppa; Royal Blue, Pewter and Copper are now in stock and shipping fast! ... Read the full article

2007 Edition of Discover Horses, the Official Magazine of the Kentucky Horse Park is Released
PRIMEDIA Equine Network announces the publication of the 2007 edition of Discover Horses, the official magazine of the Kentucky Horse Park No place says "equine" like the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. This spring, the park comes alive with ... Read the full article