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Rinker Named USHWA Chairperson

Kim Rinker, the former Chairperson of the Board of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), has been voted unanimously by the directors of the organization to complete the term of the la...

Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame

Wilder Appointed To U.S. Hall Of Fame Screening Committee

Heather Wilder, best known for her work with Altmeyer Wilder Racing and as President of the Keystone Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), has been appointed to a six-year ...

Standardbred hooves

Hirt Journalism Workshop Scholarship Opportunity

The Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is offering one Ohio-based journalism student the opportunity to participate in the Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop from July 3...

Keystone USHWA Announces Award Winners

Evan Pattak and Pohla Smith, the husband-and-wife team which has been the “First Family” of Pennsylvania harness racing communications for more than four decades, have been selected to receive the Mar...

Lefkowitz To USHWA Hall Of Fame Screening Committee

Barry Lefkowitz, the immediate Past President of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), the current Chair of the Board, and the 2024 USHWA Member of the Year, has been appointed to a s...

USHWA Conducts Annual Meetings

February 25, 2025

The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) held its annual meetings this past Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 22 and 23), returning for the second straight year to the Rosen Centre in this centra...

Twin B Joe Fresh gives Dexter Dunn his six Breeders Crown win of 2024

Twin B Joe Fresh Voted U.S. Horse Of The Year

February 24, 2025

Twin B Joe Fresh breezed through her season last year, going 10-for-10 in stakes or invitational finals, and added another triumph on Sunday, Feb. 23 when she was named the 2024 U.S. Horse of the Year...

Live Stream For Dan Patch Awards Dinner

February 18, 2025

The 2024 U.S. Horse of the Year will be announced Sunday night, Feb. 23, at the annual United States Harness Writers Association’s Dan Patch Awards dinner, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, at Rosen...

Dan Patch Awards Auction To Benefit Youth Programs

February 16, 2025

The Dan Patch Awards is rapidly approaching and along with it, the annual silent auction held in conjunction with the evening’s festivities. The Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) and United States...

Deadline Approaches To Purchase Dan Patch Tickets

February 11, 2025

The deadline to order dinner tickets to attend the upcoming United States Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) annual Dan Patch Awards banquet is Monday, Feb. 17.

Nutcracker Sweet winning at The Red Mile in 2017

Stallion Auction Underway Benefitting USHWA Chapter

January 28, 2025

An online stallion auction is underway benefitting the Delaware Valley chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA).

Dan Patch Reservations Deadline Is Friday

January 27, 2025

The United States Harness Writers Association’s annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, is set for Sunday, Feb. 23 at Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida and the deadline to ...

Second Annual Youth Racecalling Contest Launched

January 24, 2025

After months of planning, the second edition of the U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Canadian chapter's Youth Racecalling Contest launched on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.