United States Harness Writers Association

Deadline Extended For Youth Announcer Contest

October 31, 2023

With a small but mighty field of entrants so far, the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Canadian Chapter has extended the deadline to enter its first Youth Race-Calling Contest for all...

Larry DeVan

DeVan To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

October 18, 2023

Lawrence Sheppard DeVan, a lifelong participant in the harness racing industry, will be the recipient of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Monticello-Goshen Chapter’s Lifetime Achi...

USHWA Canada To Host Youth Announcer Contest

October 04, 2023

The Canadian chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is holding a Youth Racecalling Contest for all youth (age 21 or under) who want to test their skills at taking the mic and...

Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame

Campbell, McDuffee Elected To U.S. Hall Of Fame

September 13, 2023

On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), in conjunction with the Harness Racing Hall of Fame, announced the election of trainer Jim Campbell and owner/breeder Dav...

Finkelson Scholarship Award Winners Named

August 31, 2023

The Florida Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) has announced four candidates who will receive awards this year from the 2023 Allen J. Finkelson Scholarship program.

Pennsylvania Man Wins Trip To Dan Patch Awards

August 17, 2023

Harold Whymeyer of Scranton, Pennsylvania was the grand prize winner of a trip for two to the Dan Patch Awards weekend, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment.

Another Successful Clyde Hirt Workshop

August 09, 2023

College students from The Ohio State University and Rutgers University visited The Meadowlands from Aug. 2-5 for the 21st annual Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop, presented by the Hambletonian Society i...

Hambo Contest Offers Trip To Dan Patch Awards

The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is giving away a free trip for two to the Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, in Orlando, Florida and taking place on Fe...

Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop Set For Hambo Week

The Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop, presented by the Hambletonian Society, is ready for another successful year in 2023.

Details Announced For 2024 Dan Patch Awards Banquet

The U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) has announced that the 2024 Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, will be held Sunday night, Feb. 25, at the Rosen Centre on the fa...

USHWA Youth Member Selected

The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) has selected Conley Ecclestone as its Youth Member for 2023-2024.

USHWA Donation

Harness Museum Receives $4,000 From Monti-Goshen USHWA

Co-mingled with the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and industry honours, the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association made their annual donation on Sunday, July 2 ...