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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

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

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

PA Historical and Museum Commission Mounts Smarty Jones/Horse Racing Exhibit
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission will sponsor Out in Front: Smarty Jones and Horse Racing in Pennsylvania, an exhibit featuring exclusive photographs of Pennsylvania's pride thoroughbred race horse Smarty Jones. The show opens to the ... Read the full article

"100 Years in Harness" now available!
The U.S. Trotting Association, publisher of Hoof Beats, is pleased to announce that copies of its newest publication "100 Years in Harness" are now in stock. ... 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

Former AHP President Les Ford dies
Leslie P. Ford, 84, the editor of the Harness Horse magazine for 23 years, died October 21, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. ... Read the full article

Governor Rendell Recognizes Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission's 40 Years of Service
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission marked its 40th year of service today during a feature celebration at the Philadelphia Park racetrack, said Governor Edward G. Rendell. "The horse r ... Read the full article

USTA, Harness Racing Museum to Host Equine Job Fair April 29
Seeking employment in the horse world? The U.S. Trotting Association, publisher of Hoof Beats, and Harness Racing Museum will hold an equine job fair from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 29. The event, which will have representatives from about 20 ... 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

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

Racing and Wagering Board now allowing more Superfectas
The New York State Racing and Wagering Board today enacted new directives that lay the groundwork for more Superfecta wagering opportunities for both Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing fans. “Superfectas are popular with some racing fans because ... Read the full article

Horsemen Win Victories in Battle with Philadelphia Park
Gaming Board shortens timeline for Philly Park to develop new master plan; Racing Commission tables request to add slots due to questions about conditions at the track BENSALEM, Pa., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen' ... Read the full article

TOBA launches Equine Drug Testing Presentation as a Webcast
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) announced today that it has launched a new webcast entitled “Recent Advances and New Innovations in Equine Drug Testing”. The webcast features Dr. Lawrence Soma, VMD of the Uni ... Read the full article

Canter opens new Chapter at Mountainer Casino, Racetrack & Resort
CANTER, The Communication Alliance To Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses, is excited to announce its new chapter at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. This program offers a free horse sale listing service to trainers and owners looking to sell their racers who are either to slow to run, or are at the end of their racing careers. ... Read the full article

PA Governor Rendell Signs Ceremonial Bill to Protect Equine Operators
$600 Million Industry Will Reap Benefit HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell held a ceremonial bill signing today at the 90th Pennsylvania Farm Show for a measure designed to better protect horse owners ... Read the full article

22-Year Handle Low Sets Tone for 2008 Ohio Equine Industry Outlook
With wagering at Ohio horse race tracks reaching a historic low, state industry leaders are highlighting the convergence of factors that continue to prevent racing from level competition with states with expanded gambling. ... Read the full article

PHMC Announces Annual Heritage Days Schedule
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Barbara Franco, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), today announced that the annual Heritage Days celebration will take place on March 11-14 with events scheduled at ... Read the full article

Wild Card Hillary Dobbs gives Olympians a run for the ribbons at Pennsylvania National Horse Show!
World Cup winner and show jumping veteran Hillary Dobbs, the 20 year old daughter of CNN Lou Dobbs, join with more than 1,200 of the top horses and riders in North America invited to compete at the 63rd annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show, an extravaganza of exciting equestrian competition. The show is held October 9-18, 2008 at the State Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA. ... Read the full article