United States Harness Writers Association

Boni, Manzi, Et Al. Honoured In NY

December 05, 2016

Nearly 200 horsepeople from all walks of life were on hand to honour 20 equine athletes and their human connections, along with some outstanding industry stars who received special awards for their co...

Last Call: USHWA Banquet Tickets

November 29, 2016

Officials with the Monticello-Goshen chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association have issued a last call for tickets to its banquet.

Nominate For 2016 Caretaker Of The Year

November 29, 2016

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Caretaker of the Year. The award, in its second year of sponsorship by Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park in conjunction with the United States Harness ...

Jacobs To Receive Good-Guy Award

November 17, 2016

Over the course of the winter, Ken Jacobs may have to rearrange his trophy case and make room for some incoming hardware.

Writers To Honour Hamilton

November 11, 2016

Horse identification has taken many twists and turns over the last half century. From lip tattoos to DNA verification, the Standardbred industry has made tremendous strides in ensuring the parentage ...

Hanover Partners On Dan Patch Banquet

November 08, 2016

The United States Harness Writers Association has announced that Hanover Shoe Farms is partnering with USHWA in the presentation of its annual Dan Patch Awards Banquet.

Boni To Be Honoured By Writers

November 03, 2016

Bob Boni has always had a good eye for a horse. It was his keen sense of pedigree and conformation that prompted him to inspect and select world champion Nihilator as a yearling on a cold morning in F...

Sears Elected To Hall Of Fame

September 19, 2016

Brian Sears has been elected to the sport’s highest honour, the Hall of Fame, in balloting conducted by the United States Harness Writers Association, the trade organization of harness journalists.

Journalism Program Set For P.E.I.

September 15, 2016

The Canadian chapter of the U.S. Harness Writers Association is inviting students from university and college journalism, broadcast journalism and related programs to apply for one of two available se...

McNamara To Be Feted In NJ

The late Leo C. McNamara III, a third generation horseman and longtime executive administrator of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey, will be recognized for his contributio...

Brienza To Be Honoured In NJ

The memory of Ray Brienza, the dean of harness racing reporters in New Jersey, will be commemorated by the New Jersey chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association with the installation of ...

Book Reading At Truro Raceway

The Canadian chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association is pleased to announce a public book reading by Bart Sears, compiler and editor of Sporting Memories: Selected Sports Articles by ...