United States Harness Writers Association

Watson's Inverness Youth Movement

“I have been coming to the races with my friends since I was 10 years old. I started paddocking when I was 13, and I bought my first horse at the end of that summer. This year is my sixth year as an o...

USHWA Youth Membership News

Nathan Bain is becoming well known as a guest racecaller and as the regular racing commentator at Ontario’s Dresden and Leamington Raceways. He’s also one of the original USHWA Youth members, and want...

Youth Track Review: Rosecroft Raceway

The United States Harness Writers Association Youth Membership Committee is pleased to introduce the third in its year-long series of 2020 racetrack reviews.

A Sure Bet On Excitement

February 17, 2020

Thrilling, exhilarating, heart-pounding and unforgettable are but a few words that describe the experience of watching live horse racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District.

Florida HOF Announces Inductees

February 05, 2020

The Florida chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has announced the 2020 inductees to the Florida Harness Racing Hall of Fame.

USHWA Announces Media Award Winners

January 21, 2020

On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, the United States Harness Writers Association announced the winners of its 2019 John Hervey Awards, George Smallsreed Awards and Sam McKee Award.

The Family Hotspot In Leamington

January 20, 2020

When Lakeshore Horse Racing Association started operating Leamington Raceway in 2013 for their race meet, one of their main priorities was to make it a family destination, so all ages could enjoy an e...

Dan Patch Hotel Booking Information

January 06, 2020

Officials with the United States Harness Writers Association have released the complete details in regard to booking your visit to Florida for the upcoming Dan Patch Awards Banquet.

Dan Patch Champions Announced

January 03, 2020

The 2019 Dan Patch Award divisional racehorse winners were announced on Friday evening (Jan. 3) live during the Meadowlands Racetrack's broadcast.

Dan Patch Winners Announced Fri.

January 02, 2020

The announcement of the Dan Patch divisional racehorse winners will take place Friday (Jan. 3).

Giwner Named USHWAn Of The Year

January 02, 2020

Derick Giwner, a director of the New York City Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), who will in 2020 celebrate his 25th year with the highly-regarded DRF Harness publicati...

Precocious Beauty Top Broodmare

December 31, 2019

Precocious Beauty, who won an O'Brien Award in 2013, has been named the Pacing Broodmare of the Year for 2019 by the United States Harness Writers Association, the organization announced in a release ...