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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

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

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

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

"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

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 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

Agenda Set For Australian Quarter Horse Racing Conference
February 27, 2008 – The agenda has been set for the first Australian Quarter Horse Racing Industry Conference, to be held March 27-28 at Glenormiston College near Terang, Victoria. Presented by the Victoria Racing Quarter Horse Association, the co ... 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

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

Born for Speed: 6 Horses that Defined Racing
Any race fan knows the rumble of the track, the anticipation of a winner and the excitement of a neck-to-neck performance. One of the most popular spectator sports of all time, horse racing has become tradition in the United States and all over the world. Through this sport, champion racehorses have been recognized, bred and admired for their record breaking athletic abilities and defined characteristics. It is the passion and progression of this sport that has made it what it is today. ... Read the full article

UK Horse Racing Club to Host Thoroughbred Horse Trainers, Silent Auction
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 3, 2007) – The University of Kentucky Horse Racing Club will host some of horse racing’s top trainers at “Inside Horse Racing: The Trainer’s View” at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, in the Student Center Grand Ballroom. “T ... Read the full article

Mezey Howarth Racing Stables (MZYH) Announces It Has Successfully Implemented Its Claiming Division
SAN CLEMENTE, CA--(Marketwire - January 23, 2008) - Mezey Howarth Racing Stables, Inc. (OTCBB: MZYH) announced today it has successfully implemented its claiming division. Mezey Howarth Racing Stables claimed Blushing Bear Cat for $20,000. Blushi ... Read the full article

Betting on the Kentucky Derby: How to Pick a Winning Horse
As the first leg of the Triple Crown Races, the Kentucky Derby is one of the world’s most preeminent horse racing events. Among bettors, it’s also one of the most popular. ... Read the full article

Hall of Fame Jockey Gary Stevens To Join Horseracing TV as Analyst
ARCADIA, Calif., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens has reached an agreement with HorseRacing TV (TM) (HRTV) to serve as an on-air analyst for the network's comprehensive coverage of Thoroughbred racing. Stevens, who ... 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

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

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