United States Harness Writers Association

2012 Dan Patch Awards Dinner Details

August 25, 2011

The date, location, tickets, menus -- everything but the names of the actual award winners -- are now set for the United States Harness Writers Association's annual Dan Patch Awards Dinner which will

Accolade For Feelin Friskie 2yo

August 08, 2011

Gun Show has started his career a perfect three-for-three, and his efforts have earned him the Ohio chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association’s July 'Horse of the Month.'

Dewey Degree Scholarship Apps Available

The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association is looking for eligible high school seniors (or returning college students) from families of licensed owners, trainers, or...

Florida Hall Of Famers All: Ingraham, Caputo And Wick

It was an evening punctuated by standing ovations, handshakes, hugs, good feelings, memories and storytelling as the 20th Annual Hall Of Fame inductions dinner was held over the weekend by the Florida...

USHWA Doles Out PA Honours

Ron Battoni, executive director of the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association and a prime mover in bringing all 12 Breeders Crown races to Pocono Downs last October, has been voted the most prest...

Bergstein To Be Feted

Stan Bergstein, (not-so) arguably the greatest executive in the sport of harness racing over the last 50 years, and the only 'double Hall of Fame' honouree, will be spotlighted at the United States Ha...

USHWA To Replace Stolen Ring

February 24, 2011

It has been reported that 96-year-old United States Harness Writers Association co-founder Murray Janoff has had his gold Hall Of Fame ring stolen by a caregiver that is now facing charges. The ring, ...

USHWA Awards To Be Streamed Live

February 18, 2011

The first-ever videostreaming of the United States Harness Writers Association's 'Night of Stars' banquet, will take place a week from this Sunday

'A Special Lady' Earns John Hervey Award

January 17, 2011

Horse Racing Alberta and Whiteiron Productions’ feature regarding pacer A Special Lady and the relationship of Gordon and Illa Rumpel was selected the winner of the 27th edition of the John Hervey Awa...

Rankin Elected To Ohio Hall Of Fame

January 11, 2011

One of the state’s most respected trainer/drivers, Dave Rankin has been selected as the 37th inductee into the Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame in balloting of the

Some things You Probably Didn't Know About Yannick Gingras

December 30, 2010

Yannick Gingras, the 'youthful veteran' driver from Quebec, who extends his talent and efforts on the track to worthwhile causes away from the racing, has been named as one of two President’s Award

HANA, Gingras To Receive USHWA Awards

December 29, 2010

Jason Settlemoir, president of the United States Harness Writers Association, has announced that HANA (Horseplayers Association of North America) and driver Yannick Gingras will receive President’s Aw...