United States Harness Writers Association

USHWA Adds Canadian Chapter

February 04, 2013

Throughout most of its 67-year history, the United States Harness Writers Association, harness racing’s premier organization for communicators, has had members who lived outside of the United States.

Ohio Salutes Class Of 2012

January 22, 2013

The Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association handed out its annual awards at the Ohio Harness Horseman’s Association banquet on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Columbus Marriott...

USHWA Announces Hervey Winners

January 18, 2013

Dave Briggs, writing for Canadian Sportsman magazine, and Mike Tanner, writing for Hoof Beats, were named the winners in the 51st annual John Hervey Awards for excellence in harness racing journalism,...

Zimmerman Named To Hall Committee

January 17, 2013

Steven Wolf, president of the United States Harness Writers’ Association, has announced today that former USHWA President Leon Zimmerman has accepted a six-year term as a member of the Harness Racing ...

Could You Use $5,000?

January 15, 2013

Each year during the Dan Patch Awards banquet, the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) hosts a raffle to help raise funds to support the Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop for college studen...

USHWA To Honour Morgan, Palone

January 03, 2013

One leads a quiet life in Ohio, away from the racetrack. One leads the most public of lives as he pursues records and exudes ability --- and rapport with fans --- wherever he goes.

Chapter Seven Voted U.S. Horse Of The Year

December 20, 2012

Chapter Seven did not race many times, but he made the most of his opportunities.

Chapter Seven Is U.S. Trotter Of The Year

December 18, 2012

Chapter Seven and Market Share gave owner Richard Gutnick and trainer Linda Toscano a strong 1-2 punch on the racetrack. The stablemates knocked out the competition off the track as well.

WNY USHWA Driver Of The Year Announced

December 06, 2012

William Jennings Bryan said “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice.” In January of this year, Shawn Gray made the choice to move his stable from West Gardiner, Maine to Hamburg, ...

USHWA To Honour Archangel

December 05, 2012

The members of the Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association have announced they have unanimously named three-year-old trotting star Archangel as its Horse of the Year ...

'Future Stars' To Be Honoured

December 04, 2012

The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association is proud to recognize five aspiring young reinsmen who have been competing in fair and qualifying races with the ultimate ...

Dr. Kanter To Be Honoured By USHWA

November 30, 2012

Each year, the members of the Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association look to recognize a member of the racing community who has selflessly given of their time and ef...