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Ownership Seminar Ahead Of Sale

August 11, 2016

The United States Trotting Association, in conjunction with the Goshen (NY) Yearling Sale, will conduct a free seminar on Saturday, September 17 for current or former racehorse owners that are conside...

Trotting & Pacing Guide Updated

The U.S. Trotting Association announced on Wednesday (June 29) that a new, online version of the Trotting & Pacing Guide, the harness racing industry’s media guide, was launched on its website, us...

New Owners Event At The Big M

The Meadowlands Racetrack and the U.S. Trotting Association will host a special Night at the Races on July 30 for new and prospective owners.

Getting Into The Driver's Seat

"We need to promote the industry and promote the breed and I think more people will get involved and enjoy it. And that’s the name of the game."

USTA Donates To Florida Fire Victims

U.S. Trotting Association President Phil Langley announced Friday (March 18) that the USTA will make a $5,000 donation to the Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association to assist horsemen in...

Social Media Committee Appointed

Following the conclusion of the U.S. Trotting Association Board of Directors’ Annual Meeting on Monday (Feb. 29), USTA President Phil Langley announced the formation of a Social Media Advisory Committ...

Miami Valley Guarantees $10K Pick 5

Miami Valley Raceway announced on Wednesday (March 2) that it has joined forces with the United States Trotting Association and has become part of the popular Strategic Wagering Platform, which jointl...

Wagering Up In Canada, U.S.

January 06, 2016

Data from Standardbred Canada and the United States Trotting Association indicates that pari-mutuel wagering on harness racing posted an increase North America-wide in 2015.

Harness Racing Active In Holiday Parade

December 07, 2015

Harness racing was well represented at the 33rd annual Christmas in Middleburg, Virginia parade. A record breaking crowd of an estimated 25,000 were on hand to cheer the parade participants for an eve...

New Online Contests Announced

November 10, 2015

The United States Trotting Association has announced that it is partnering with a leader in horse racing contests to create and present harness racing contests to a new audience.

Upcoming Banquet / Meeting At Batavia

November 04, 2015

On Sunday, November 15, Batavia Downs will be the site for the USTA District 8 membership meeting, director election and New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) year-end awards banquet, hosted by the New York Sta...

Stepping Up For Standardbreds

October 20, 2015

The United States Trotting Association has provided a donation through its ‘Support Our Standardbreds’ (SOS) program to the Starting Gaits Standardbred Transition program for the care of 22 Standardbr...