Mike Tanner

USTA Endorses Wagering Legislation

December 08, 2025

The United States Trotting Association (USTA) announced on Monday, Dec. 8 that it has formally signed on to endorse the Winnings and Gains Expense Restoration (WAGER) Act (H.R. 4630), United States fe...

USTA Launches Standardbred Incentive Program

The U.S. Trotting Association (USTA) announced the launch of the Standardbred Incentive Program (SIP) on Thursday, May 19 to recognize horses who participate in disciplines other than racing and to pr...

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USTA Board Votes To Keep Freeze Brands Optional

At the U.S. Trotting Association’s annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday (March 13), the Board of Directors voted to keep freeze brands as an optional form of additional horse identification.

USTA Partners With In The Money

October 27, 2021

The U.S. Trotting Association announced Wednesday (Oct. 27) that it has agreed to a partnership with In the Money Media Network to promote the Breeders Crown as well as a number of other major stakes ...

USTA Applauds Leaders Supporting SAFE

October 13, 2021

The U.S. Trotting Association (USTA) has sent a letter of support for the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act of 2021 to Congressional leaders

USTA, HISA Executives Meet In Baltimore

September 02, 2021

On Tuesday (August 24), United States Trotting Association (USTA) president Russell Williams and Mike Tanner, the Association’s chief executive officer, met in Baltimore with Charles Scheeler, Chairma...

STA Becomes USTA's Official Aftercare Partner

August 24, 2021

During a board meeting of the Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) on Thursday (August 12), an agreement was reached with the U.S. Trotting Association (USTA) for the STA to become the official afte...

Tanner Leads 'Post Time' Lineup

Post Time with Mike and Mike, presented by the USTA, is excited to announce their lineup for Thursday (March 26) at 10:30 a.m. Guests include Mike Tanner, Sam Beegle and Derick Giwner.

Battoni To Medication Subcommittee

Longtime Pennsylvania horseman and executive Ron Battoni will represent Harness Horsemen International (HHI) on the United States Trotting Association’s Uniform Medication Subcommittee, it has been an...

Tanner Bullish On Ownership

"I go around the country telling people there’s never been a better time to own a standardbred racehorse, and it’s the truth. The financial incentives are quite generous."

Tanner On Facebook Live Tonight

February 16, 2017

United States Trotting Association Executive Vice President/CEO Mike Tanner will appear live via the USTA’s Facebook page on Wednesday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m. (EST) to discuss the upcoming annual Bo...

Trotting & Pacing Guide Updated

The U.S. Trotting Association announced on Wednesday (June 29) that a new, online version of the Trotting & Pacing Guide, the harness racing industry’s media guide, was launched on its website, us...

Trio Honoured With Awards

December 14, 2015

United States Trotting Association Executive Vice President Mike Tanner has been awarded the Dominic Frinzi Person of the Year Award by Harness Horseman International.