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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...

Praise For Up-And-Coming Driver

Although he has limited experience in charted races, many are singing the praises of 17-year-old Joe Bongiorno. “I’ve basically seen all of the top drivers in the country and he (Bongiorno) is as adva...

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...

Dan Patch Division Honours Announced

December 28, 2010

Rock N Roll Heaven finished his racing career a month ago, but added another win to his resume on Tuesday

Even More USHWA Award Winners

December 23, 2010

A top trainer who is a master harness spokesman, a pair of broodmare standouts, and a racetrack marshal par excellence all are connected, and all are receiving an award for their abilities as a result...