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"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

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

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 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 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

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

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

AHC’s Congressional Cavalry Program Grows
The Congressional Cavalry, organized by the American Horse Council and some of its member organizations, continues to grow. “The most recent organizations to sign on are the American Paint Horse Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, the American Saddlebred Horse Association, and the U.S. Equestrian Federation,” said AHC President Jay Hickey. “They join the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and the U.S. Trotting Association. We’d like to have many more of our member organizations participating by the end of the year.” ... 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

American Horse Council Announces Congressional Cavalry Program
WASHINGTON, DC - The American Horse Council (AHC) and member organizations are initiating “The Congressional Cavalry Program,” a new direct grassroots effort, to better represent and serve the horse industry in Washington, DC. The purpose of the ... Read the full article

Texas Horse Industry Delivers $5.2 Billion Annually to State Economy
AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas horse industry contributes $3 billion in direct economic impact to the state's economy and generates close to $110 million in annual taxes according to a new study released today by the American Horse ... Read the full article

Unwanted Horse Coalition Meets in Lextington
November 8, 2006, Washington, DC - On October 31, 2006, the Unwanted Horse Coalition met officially for the first time under the auspices of the American Horse Council at the United States Equestrian Federation headquarters in Lexington, KY. The ... Read the full article

New Agent Named P.R.E. Horse Stud Book Agent for North America
The Spanish Stud Book has recognized The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Association as their sole agent in the U.S.A. The Foundation is the first entity recognized in the world by the new managers of the Stud Book. This approval opens the ... Read the full article

Four Millionaires Top List of Female Trotters Eying Classic Series
Four female trotters with earnings of $1 million, Peaceful Way, Passionate Glide, Mystical Sunshine and Pure Ivory prepare to battle, possibly in the upcoming Classic Oaks series that begins April 9, 2007 at Dover Downs and ends June 16, 2007 at Moha ... 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

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

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

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

Unwanted Horse Coalition Folded into AHC
June 27, 2006, Washington, D.C. – The Unwanted Horse Coalition, which started as the Unwanted Horse Summit during the American Horse Council’s annual convention in April, 2005, is being folded into the American Horse Council, it was announced today b ... Read the full article