July 13, 2015:

On Monday, 40 key industry stakeholders met in Columbus, Ohio, to exchange dozens of ideas on how to address the problem of declining foal crops and the challenge of attracting new owners to harness racing at a summit organized by the U.S. Trotting Association....read on

July 10, 2015:

The United States Trotting Association has invited 40 key industry stakeholders to meet in Columbus, Ohio, on Monday, July 13 for an industry-wide summit to discuss the issues regarding declining foal crops and USTA membership as well as to investigate new ways to recruit owners to the sport....read on

May 7, 2015:

The U.S. Trotting Association announced today it has retained the services of the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau to conduct a variety of integrity services....read on

March 27, 2015:

The Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association informed the U.S. Trotting Association Friday that the organization will contribute $25,000 to the harness racing industry’s social media initiatives being conducted by the USTA in partnership with the award-winning social media agency Converseon from New York....read on

March 18, 2015:

Building upon the momentum generated by its recently-concluded annual board of directors meeting, the United States Trotting Association will create and host at least two ‘industry summits’ this year, USTA President Phil Langley announced today....read on

March 15, 2015:

Phil Langley was re-elected as president of the U.S. Trotting Association by a 38-13 tally over challenger Jason Settlemoir during the general session of the USTA Board of Directors meeting on Sunday (March 16), held at the Hilton-Easton....read on

February 18, 2015:

The USTA Broadcast Committee met via conference call on Wednesday (February 11) to consider future television and other broadcast options for the harness racing industry....read on

January 29, 2015:

The United States Trotting Association has announced that the next meeting of its Television Committee will take place by conference call on Wednesday, February 11. The committee was tasked last year with investigating the feasibility of a national broadcast campaign and delivering recommendations to the USTA Board of Directors upon completion. The group most recently met in late October....read on

January 26, 2015:

Among the more positive news for harness racing as it moves into 2015 are the year-end results of the cross-industry social media marketing initiative sponsored primarily by the U.S. Trotting Association in partnership with 13 tracks and other key partners, including the Hambletonian Society and the Harness Racing Hall of Fame and Museum, the Grand Circuit and social media consultancy, Converseon....read on

January 16, 2015:

Paul A. Fontaine, longtime director of USTA has resigned and his successor as a race track director from District 9 will be elected at the annual District 9 meeting in Augusta, ME on Saturday (January 17)....read on

October 21, 2014:

USTA Directors from District 8 will be conducting their annual meeting and awards dinner Sunday, October 26 at Vernon Downs....read on

September 30, 2014:

On Tuesday, September 30, the results of an intensive, United States Trotting Association-funded scientific study intended to ascertain the appropriate regulatory level for determining the excessive presence of the naturally-occurring substance cobalt were announced....read on

July 10, 2014:

The 'Back To The Track' promotion returns to Buffalo Raceway on Sunday afternoon (July 13) with a 1:05 p.m. first-race post time. It's a way to bring longtime horse players and newcomers to the track for a fun-filled day of activities for all ages....read on

July 10, 2014:

Saratoga Casino and Raceway, the Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association and U.S. Trotting Association have teamed up once again for the 2014 edition of ‘Back to the Track.’...read on

June 20, 2014:

The Harness Racing Social Media Initiative, sponsored by the United States Trotting Association and key partners, have announced a new ‘30 out of 30’ Grand Circuit Challenge, which provides fans the opportunity to win a $1 million prize if they can pick the winners of 30 designated top races during this year’s racing season....read on