Standardbred Transition Alliance

Horses behind the starting gate at Harrah's Philadelphia

Philly, Pocono Host AHDC Double-Header

August 27, 2023

Harrah’s Philadelphia added a pair of events for the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) on Sunday, Aug. 27 – a day when the club also had two divisions to contest just north on the Pennsylvania Turn...

Fan take part in Empire Of Hope meet and greet with retired Standardbred

Hoosier's Empire Of Hope Event This Saturday

On Saturday, July 29, Harrah’s Hoosier Park will host the fourth annual Empire of Hope day, dedicated to raising funds for the aftercare of retired racehorses.

NY Association Donates To Standardbred Transition Alliance

At the Board of Directors meeting on May 6, the Standardbred Owners Association of New York (SOA) unanimously approved the motion made by director Ray Schnittker to donate $7,500 to the Standardbred T...

Team Northfield Wins Driver's Challenge

The Northfield/Pompano Driver's Challenge concluded on Wednesday (April 12) at MGM Northfield Park, with the home team easing away to victory after another successful night.

Northfield Park racing action

Northfield Driver's Challenge Details Announced

There is a lot of anticipation and excitement ahead of the Northfield/Pompano Driver’s Challenge, which begins on Tuesday, April 11, in partnership with the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association.

Fan take part in Empire Of Hope meet and greet with retired Standardbred

Empire Of Hope Event To Benefit Retired Standardbreds

On Saturday, July 30, Harrah’s Hoosier Park will host the third annual Empire of Hope day. The Empire of Hope event is dedicated to raise funds for the after care of retired racehorses, with all proce...

Plainridge Park

Spirit Day Donation Of $10,000 For Retired Standardbreds

When Plainridge Park hosts the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot on Sunday (July 24), the fourth race has been named “The Standardbred Transition Alliance Pace” in an effort to draw attention to t...

$150,000 Next Generation Auction To Benefit STA

The $150,000 Next Generation at Eldorado Scioto Downs has quickly become one of Ohio’s most prestigious events for two-year-olds. In just its third year of existence, the stake has expanded its presen...

Transfer Fee Increase Earmarked For Standardbred Transition Alliance

At the 2022 U.S. Trotting Association (USTA) annual meeting in March, the USTA directors overwhelmingly voted to increase the fee for horse transfers by $5 starting on June 1, 2022, with all of the ad...

STA Grants $50,000 To Five Accredited Organizations

The Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) has announced that grants totaling $50,000 have been distributed to STA Aftercare Organizations that have successfully achieved accreditation in 2022.

STA Launches Program For Retiring Racehorses

The Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) has launched a new program to help ensure the safety of Standardbred horses that are retiring from racing.

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...

USTA Adds STA Donation To Membership

August 16, 2021

The U.S. Trotting Association (USTA) announced Monday (August 16) that online applications for membership renewals will include an option to make a donation to the Standardbred Transition Alliance (ST...