Meridian Farms

Major Custard Honoured In Alberta

The Alberta Standardbred Horse Association has announced its award winners for the 2020 season, with Major Custard and his connections taking home major hardware after the pacer's sensational sophomor...

Meridian Scaling Back Alberta Operations

September 11, 2019

William ‘Bill’ Andrew, co-owner of Meridian Farms, one of the largest commercial Standardbred breeding operations in Canada, has informed Trot Insider that Meridian has begun the process of scaling ba...

'Name That Foal' Contest Returns

The Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) has announced the return of the Meridian Farms' Name That Foal Contest featuring a filly in need of a name.

Meridian To Continue Maritime Support

December 14, 2018

Bill Andrew's Meridian Farms will continue to support harness racing in the Maritimes but has stated that there will be some changes to the existing operations in Atlantic Canada.

Brian Andrew Passes; Arrangements Set

December 05, 2018

Trot Insider has been informed that breeder/horseman Brian Andrew, of the O’Brien Award-winning Meridian Farms, passed away Wednesday (Dec. 5) in hospital at the age of 70.

'Let The Sun Shine' At Century

Meridian Farms, Century Downs and the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association welcomed the Olds and District Hospice Society to their 'Let The Sun Shine' day on Sunday, June 3.

'Name That Foal' Entries Coming Due

The Alberta Standardbred Horse Association has issued a reminder that entries are coming due for Meridian Farms' 'Name That Foal' contest, which features a Mystician filly that is in need of a name.

'Name That Foal' Contest Returns

The Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) has announced the return of the Meridian Farms 'Name That Foal' contest featuring a filly in need of a name by Mystician out of the Sportswriter mare ...

Yearling Sale Fuels Optimism In Alberta

September 10, 2017

This year marks the second year in a row that the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association Yearling Sale has shown a strong trend in the upswing of prices in the market for Alberta.

Meridian Support For Fredericton

On the heels of an announcement late last month that harness racing would in fact return to Canada's oldest racetrack in Fredericton, N.B., the committee behind the initiative has received a substanti...

'Name That Foal' Contest Winner Selected

The Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) and Meridian Farms have announced the 2017 Name That Foal contest winner.

‘Name That Foal’ Finalists Announced

The finalists for this year’s ‘Name That Foal’ contest, presented by the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) and Meridian Farms, have been decided.

Steelhead Hanover Euthanized

Meridian Farms reports that the popular young first-year stallion Steelhead Hanover was euthanized on Thursday, May 4.