United States Harness Writers Association

USHWA Announces Voting Change

December 18, 2017

With United States Harness Writers Association voting currently underway for the top horse and human performers of 2017, there has been one major change made to the format of the announcements of this...

Batavia's Top Horses Announced

December 13, 2017

The upstate New York chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has announced its horses of the meet for 2017 at Batavia Downs.

Lifetime Achievement For Compton

December 11, 2017

Jim Compton has been a respected western New York horseman for over 35 years. He trained, drove and bred many horses that are still remembered at his home tracks for their competitive nature and succe...

Monticello-Goshen Banquet In The Books

December 04, 2017

“If I had ten dollars for every person in this room that I had a drink with… I would be a billionaire!”

Noms Open For USHWA Caretaker Award

November 30, 2017

The United States Harness Writers Association is now accepting nominations for its 2017 Caretaker of the Year Award.

Hanson To Receive Excelsior Award

November 29, 2017

Few individuals in upstate New York have influenced so many New York bred harness horses, yet Dave Hanson has put his stamp on nearly 500 trotters and pacers over his lengthy career.

USHWA Launches New Website

September 28, 2017

The United States Harness Writers Association has announced its new website is now up and running.

Goshen Receives Over $25K To Rebuild

September 15, 2017

In response to the devastating fire at Goshen Historic Track on August 23, the harness racing industry and local community have generously donated over $25,000 to the National Historic Landmark.

Siegel, Wallenius-Kleberg Headline Ballot

Jules Siegel, owner of Fashion Farms in Pennsylvania, twice national owner of the year in the U.S. and Owner of the Decade (2000s) as named by Standardbred Canada, and Margareta Wallenius-Kleberg, an ...

Five To Receive Finkleson Scholarships

The Florida chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has announced five candidates who will receive awards this year from the Allen J. Finkelson Scholarship Fund.

Dan Patch Awards Date Set For 2018

The U. S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA), the trade organization of harness racing communicators and the largest organization of its kind in the world, announced it will be holding its 2018 Dan P...

$3,000 Donation To Historic Track

When the directors of Goshen Historic Track met for their monthly business meeting, the Monticello-Goshen chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) presented the non-profit orga...