Schmitz To Be Honoured In Ohio January 14, 2020 It has been announced that the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will be honouring Robert K. Schmitz with its Hagemeyer Significant Contribution Award this coming weekend.
Out Of Competition Forum Rescheduled April 04, 2017 “Out of competition testing needs to be studied and strategically developed in Ohio, and we’re looking for input from everyone.”
Ohio Committee Passes Whip Rules June 23, 2015 Harness racing drivers in Ohio face stiffer penalties and more restrictions on the use of whips under a new rule that passed through the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review on Monday, June 23.
Proposed Whipping Rule Backlash April 16, 2015 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."
Cobalt Discussions In Ohio April 09, 2015 It has been reported that the Ohio State Racing Commission and horsepeople’s groups in the state are working on developing limits on cobalt levels in racehorses.
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 June 26, 2014 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.
Jug Purse Increase Officially Announced August 27, 2013 The Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association, with unanimous approval from the Ohio State Racing Commission and Chairman Robert Schmitz, has allocated revenue from the horsemen's video lottery terminal pro...
Ohio Rejects Racetrack Plans March 14, 2013 With the conclusion that the live horse racing product hasn't been emphasized enough, the Ohio State Racing Commission (OSRC) has rejected plans for two racetracks in the state.
