U.S. Amateur Driver Of The Year To Calabrese December 22, 2023 John Calabrese has been chosen the U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Amateur Driver of the Year for 2023 in a vote conducted by USHWA with the amateur driving clubs.
Margaret Gillon Named Caretaker Of The Year December 15, 2023 Margaret Gillon, who is a longtime and greatly appreciated member of the Ron Burke Stable, has been named the 2023 Fair Island Farm Caretaker of the Year.
Moeykens Named Monticello-Goshen Rising Star December 07, 2023 The shortest distance between points is a straight, direct line. Adam Moeykens, a 20-year-old native of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, knew early in life the goal that he wanted to achieve and has embarked ...
Swift Named Rising Star At Batavia Downs December 06, 2023 The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association(USHWA) and Batavia Downs has announced that driver Kyle Swift will receive the 2023 Rising Star Award during the Night of ...
Messenger And Weckstein To Receive Breeders Award December 04, 2023 Finishing in 12th place in the New York Sire Stakes Excelsior Series may not sound all that impressive to the casual observer; however, for small breeders Gary Messenger and Ken Weckstein, it’s the co...
Wiles Named USHWA Member Of The Year December 04, 2023 Shawn Wiles, Executive Director of Racing and Facilities at Monticello Raceway, has been recognized for his efforts on behalf of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), the sport’s lead...
Entries For USHWA Media Awards Due Today December 04, 2023 The best of harness racing journalism in 2023 will be honoured by the U.S. Harness Writers Association with the John Hervey Awards for writing, Sam McKee Award for broadcasting and George Smallsreed A...
Cunningham Is Monticello-Goshen's Good Guy November 29, 2023 Tom Cunningham, best known for his knowledge of the sport and lively attire, has been a fixture at the Standardbred auctions for over 50 years. In fact, his position within the industry has put him on...
Pennsylvania USHWA Award Winners Announced November 22, 2023 Kim Hankins, the executive director of the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA) and a fully participating member in all aspects of the harness game for over a half-century, has been selected...
Five Added To Pennsylvania Harness Racing Hall Of Fame November 21, 2023 The Keystone Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), the sport’s leading media organization, has announced five top-level contributors over the history of Pennsylvania harnes...
Hachey Wins Youth Race-Calling Contest November 18, 2023 A talented field of three United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) youth members entered the first USHWA Canada chapter-sponsored Youth Race-Calling Contest.
USHWA Media Awards Submissions Due Dec. 4 November 14, 2023 The best of harness racing journalism in 2023 will be honoured by the U.S. Harness Writers Association with the John Hervey Awards for writing, Sam McKee Award for broadcasting and George Smallsreed A...