Margaret Gillon Named Caretaker Of The Year December 15, 2023 Margaret Gillon, who is a longtime and greatly appreciated member of the Ron Burke Stable, has been named the 2023 Fair Island Farm Caretaker of the Year.
DeVan, Monticello Horses Honoured By USHWA December 12, 2023 Fourth generation harness racing family member Lawrence S. DeVan looks fondly upon the outstanding individuals that he has met in his lifetime spent around Standardbreds.
Moeykens Named Monticello-Goshen Rising Star December 07, 2023 The shortest distance between points is a straight, direct line. Adam Moeykens, a 20-year-old native of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, knew early in life the goal that he wanted to achieve and has embarked ...
Messenger And Weckstein To Receive Breeders Award December 04, 2023 Finishing in 12th place in the New York Sire Stakes Excelsior Series may not sound all that impressive to the casual observer; however, for small breeders Gary Messenger and Ken Weckstein, it’s the co...
Wiles Named USHWA Member Of The Year December 04, 2023 Shawn Wiles, Executive Director of Racing and Facilities at Monticello Raceway, has been recognized for his efforts on behalf of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), the sport’s lead...
Cunningham Is Monticello-Goshen's Good Guy November 29, 2023 Tom Cunningham, best known for his knowledge of the sport and lively attire, has been a fixture at the Standardbred auctions for over 50 years. In fact, his position within the industry has put him on...
USHWA Media Awards Submissions Due Dec. 4 November 14, 2023 The best of harness racing journalism in 2023 will be honoured by the U.S. Harness Writers Association with the John Hervey Awards for writing, Sam McKee Award for broadcasting and George Smallsreed A...
Hotel Reservation Details For Dan Patch Awards November 02, 2023 The U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) has announced hotel room reservation details for its annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesar’s Entertainment, which is set for Sunday, Feb. ...
Nominations Open For USHWA Caretaker Of The Year November 02, 2023 Nominations are now being accepted for the United States Harness Writers Association's 2023 Caretaker of the Year.
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...
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.
Hambo Contest Offers Trip To Dan Patch Awards July 31, 2023 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...
