Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association

Harness Racing Ambassadors Wanted

February 16, 2017

The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is seeking harness racing ambassadors to assist and represent the association with marketing activities at county fairs, pari-mutuel race tracks, youth camps, d...

Horsepeople, Equine Honoured In Ohio

January 24, 2017

On Saturday, January 21, the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association honoured horsemen, horsewomen, and equines throughout the state for their accomplishments during the 2016 racing season.

Jug Sponsorship Deal Announced

August 09, 2016

The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association and the Delaware County Fair have agreed to a sponsorship deal with the Little Brown Jug.

Ohio Launches Breeder Awards Program

August 03, 2016

The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is proud to announce that the OHHA’s Board of Directors has approved an Ohio Breeder’s Award program.

Schroeder Joins Ohio Horsemen’s Group

January 13, 2016

The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association has announced that Susan Schroeder has assumed the position of project co-ordinator.

Proposed Whipping Rule Backlash

One of the top drivers in the sport has spoken out on proposed new whipping rules that he says are "too restrictive” and “almost completely take the whip away."

Mancino Hired On In Ohio

December 01, 2014

The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association has announced the hiring of its new executive director.

Stalemate In Ohio

August 28, 2014

On Wednesday, August 27, the Ohio State Racing Commission put Hard Rock Rocksino at Northfield Park and the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association on notice that it is prepared to set a purse percentage ...

'Jug' Gets $150,000 Purse Increase

It was announced on Thursday that the 2014 Little Brown Jug would receive a susbstanial purse increase to raise the total purse of the historic race to over $600,000.

S-Breds Nominated to 2014 OFRC

A total of 283 Standardbreds have been nominated to the Ohio Fair Racing Conference, with 251 harness horses nominated for all 17 fairs that have joined the OFRC in 2014.

Campbell Warns Ohio On VLT Perils

January 28, 2014

While the harness racing industry in Ohio is experiencing a renaissance due to the addition of slots and expanded gaming at the state's racetracks, Hall of Famer and Grand Circuit President John Campb...

VLTs Breathing Life Into Ohio Industry

January 27, 2014

Members of Ohio’s horse racing and related equine businesses are raving about the government’s decision to bolster the state’s racing industry via revenue streams from video lottery terminals located ...