United States Harness Writers Association

Weingartner, Pikelny To HOF Ballot

February 23, 2019

Ken Weingartner and Phil Pikelny were selected for places in the mid-summer balloting, which could lead to their being elected to harness racing's Communicators Hall of Fame.

Dan Patch Awards To Be Streamed Live

February 14, 2019

The United States’ 2018 Horse of the Year will be announced during the Dan Patch Awards dinner on Sunday, February 24. For those that won’t be in attendance, you will be able to watch the announcement...

Last Call: Dan Patch Room Reservations

January 30, 2019

It is last call to make room reservations at the luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla., for the U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) annual Dan Patch Awards banquet on Sunday, February ...

Brinkerhoff To Ohio Hall Of Fame

January 23, 2019

The Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association handed out its annual awards at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association banquet on Saturday (Jan. 19) at the Marriott University Area ...

Dan Patch Room Deadline Feb. 2

January 23, 2019

The United States Harness Writers Association’s annual Dan Patch Awards banquet will take place on Sunday, February 24.

USHWA Announces Media Award Winners

January 22, 2019

The United States Harness Writers Association has announced the winners of the 2018 John Hervey Awards, George Smallsreed Awards, and the Sam McKee Award.

Napier’s Hard Work Pays Off

January 17, 2019

“Her horses are never shorted on the care that I expect for them and that is required. She can’t stay away from her horses. She truly loves them and takes incredible pride in their accomplishments.”

Writers To Honour Polvinale

January 09, 2019

The United States Harness Writers Association has announced that John Polvinale has been named the winner of an USHWA President’s Award.

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Humanitarian Award To Grant

January 03, 2019

When horse owner Brad Grant heard the news last April about the accident that claimed the lives of 16 people aboard a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team, he knew he wanted to help. F...

Caretaker Award Deadline Nears

January 02, 2019

There are a few days left to submit nominations for the 2018 Caretaker of the Year. The award recognizes the unsung heroes of the sport — the caretakers who maintain the health and welfare of the hors...

Melander Wins USHWA Rising Star

December 28, 2018

Marcus Melander, “to the manor born” in terms of personal harness racing pedigree, went out in 2018 and made great accomplishments with a small but talented collection of trotters, including two domin...

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Merriman USHWA's Driver Of The Year

December 27, 2018

Aaron Merriman, the first driver to win over 1,000 races in two consecutive years and set to post the second-highest one-season victory total in North American history, has been selected as Driver of ...