Racing Under Saddle

Milestone For Racing Under Saddle

September 25, 2015

On Saturday, September 26, the Harlequin Invitational will be raced along with the Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Finals at Mohawk Racetrack and will mark a significant milestone for Racing Under Sad...

The Best Seat In The House

September 12, 2015

"Riders and drivers alike have a duty off of the track as well to find ways of conveying that excitement to its patrons. If we are able-bodied, disciplined and determined enough to have the privilege ...

A Fitting Tribute To A Mentor

September 10, 2015

"Wearing the orange and yellow in my RUS races revived his families' interest in harness racing. My own family, who had never been involved in horse racing, also began to come to the racetrack."....re...

When Beauty Meets Beast

September 06, 2015

After nearly losing his eyesight, suffering a tendon injury, and missing alomst two years as an active racehorse, trotter Tragically Shipp has recovered and excelled as one of RUS Ontario's best perfo...

Monticello Hosts Fair And Monte Finals

September 02, 2015

On Wednesday afternoon, September 2, Monticello Raceway hosted the the New York County Fair Finals. Each of the eight divisions raced for a purse of $10,000. Also on the card was the Racing Under Sad...

A First For Alberta

August 31, 2015

Century Downs welcomed live harness racing back to the Calgary area earlier this year, and now the track has introduced a different type of Standardbred racing to the province of Alberta for the first...

A View From The Saddle

"At a time when I once thought a quarter horse was the only way to go, a new appreciation has grown for the very versatile, very wonderful breed that is the Standardbred."....read on

More Matinee Action At Goshen

The second matinee race program at Goshen’s Historic Track was well attended on Sunday, June 14, and those who stayed until the final race on the eight-dash card saw veteran trotter Rev It Now win the...

Rules Of Standardbred Racing Amended

At a meeting of the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) on March 26, 2015, the Rules of Standardbred Racing 2012 were amended with revisions for Racing Under Saddle (RUS).

Hopeful Glimpse Into The Future

October 07, 2014

"As they stand patiently, with photos in hand, I realize that these girls are not waiting for an autograph because their Grandpa loves John Campbell. They’re not here because they’ve watched the races...

Red Mile Grand Circuit Events Added

September 08, 2014

Two added events will be carded during the second week of Grand Circuit racing at the Red Mile.

RUS Ontario Announces Schedule

Racing Under Saddle is an innovative new concept in harness racing in Canada, and the schedule for the racing under saddle season has been finalized and will be an exciting season for riders, horses, ...