Roger Hie Passes; Arrangements Set

Trot Insider has learned that Standardbred owner and horseman Roger Hie of Cobourg, Ont. has passed away this morning (Monday, April 21) at the age of 66.

From racing homebred Bye Bye Roannie in the first year of the Ontario Sires Stakes in 1974 to trucking homebred Hi Edith form Rideau Carleton to Windsor Raceway for OSS events in 2007, Roger was there. He also campaigned favourites like Candy Mint, Georgina Isle, Johnny Paycheque and Hieway Kid over the course of his long career.

Like his father Cliff, Roger was your friend for life. Companion and partner of Miriam Riley. Father of Dr. Scott and Susan Hie. Brother of Carman Hie, Doug Hie and Reg McBride. Poppa to Jayden and Jensen. Remembered fondly by the extended Riley families.

A celebration of life for Roger Hie will be held on Sunday, May 18 at the family farm, 8664 Danforth Rd. W., Cobourg, Ont., from 12:00 p.m. until "the cows come home."

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Roger Hie.

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So sad to hear, Roger was a true friend. your gone but never forgotten. Dick Mitchell

Deepest sympathies to all of the Hie family. He was a great person.
John and Mary Jane Findley.

R.i.p- roger --as a trainer who race against the hie family -then as race secretary--one thing remained constant--Roger's demeanor--cheerful--easy going --and loved to race--he truly was a secretarys delight--not once did he ever come to the office and complain about post positions or what race he was in--he awways bought a smile to our faces.

Roger always made everyone feel --valued, important. He always seemed to have time for everyone. The horse world, and everyone -- who has been touched by Roger has lost an icon. May you rest in peace. Patti Priestman

This thread pretty well sums up Roger Hie.
Many..Many..Many Friends.
My Condolences goes out to all the Hie,and Riley Family..
R.I.P...Roger

Rick Fife

Murray Bolton and I came to our truck after racing in Belleville to go home and someone had put a cooked, hot chicken, ready to eat in the truck. Found out Roger bought one for us and put it there. Enough said ! R.I.P. ol' Buddy!

So sorry Miriam to hear of Roger's passing. Our condolences to you and the Hie and Riley families. Stan and Pat

So sorry to hear of Roger's passing. Roger trained horses for us for close to 30 years. He was a top horseman and friend who always got the best from each horse he worked with, very professional. The visits to the farm and our conversations over the years provide great memories. Our sincere condolences to the family.

Brian and Gay Webster

So sorry to hear of the passing of Roger, our deepest sympathy to his family. Roger will be deeply missed with his quick wit and easy laughter. A great horseman and a good man, the horse racing community mourns his passing. Rob and Diane McMillan

One of the nicest guys around Kawartha Downs...he will be sadly missed...such a great guy. Condolences to all the family.

To the Hie Family

So sorry to hear the passing of Roger. My thoughts are with you at this
difficult time.

Thelma O'Connor

I am so very saddened to hear of Roger's passing, he always had a smile and time for me at whatever track he attended. My sincerest condolences to Doug and Carmen and the entire Hie family. The racing community has certainly lost a true horseman and a gentleman.

So sorry to hear. The Hie family go back a long time in our industry! Deepest condolences to the Hie family, Roger was a great guy and a great horseman.

Miriam ,Carm, Doug, Scott,Susie , the Hie and Riley families, Barry and I offer our deepest condolences at the loss of our dear friend .
Rest in Peace Roddie. We will sure miss you.

Scott, Susie, Carm, Doug and the rest of the family our sincere condolences on the passing of a great father brother and family friend . you will be deeply missed by all

Greg & Christine McCulloch

We are very saddened by the sudden passing of Roger. Condolences to the Hie family and may god be with you all.

Shocked and saddened to read this news. A great horseman and friend. Deepest sympathies to Scott, Susie, Carmen, Doug, Miriam and the rest of the family. RIP in Roger - it was a hell of a ride!

I'm very saddened to hear this news. RIP Roger... you were always such a nice guy.

My deepest condolences to the Hie Family this day. The racing industry has lost a good man today. May he still continue his passion of harness racing up in the clouds of heaven. R.I.P. Roger, you will be dearly missed. A good person with a kind heart will always be remembered.

Shock from Florida In opening up my Email this morning in Florida I was shocked to read about the passing of Roger. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. I always considered Roger,Carman,Doug and Scott friends of mine through the horse business. Roger was a good person and will be missed by many. Gord and Pat Irwin.

So sorry to learn of ROGER Passing ROGER and Doug were my very good friends has teens MY sincere condolences go to the HIE family RIP

I cannot believe he is gone. I just saw Roger 2 days ago at our barn. He was training a horse, probably when he shouldn't have been, but that is who he is. He was always kind to me and always had a smile on his face and was ready to crack a joke at any moment. My condolences go out to his family.

I am very sorry to hear that Roger has passed away. He was always so pleasant and caring. My sincere sympathy to his family. He was a wonderful family man and a real asset to Harness Racing. Rest in peace Roger you will truly be missed by all whose lives you touched. Amber Orser and family

Oh Dear! So sorry to hear of Roger passing! My sincere condolences to the entire Hie family! He will be missed!

So sorry to hear. You could never walk by Roger without stopping and saying hi. He will be missed. Here is to hoping Kawartha gets some summer dates and there can be a Roger Hie memorial race. Dave, Donna and Brittany Snowden

Sad day hearing the passing of Roger. He was helpful to anyone in need. I am proud to say he was a friend of mine. My condolences go out to Miriam, Scott, Susie , Doug and Carm and everyone associated with Roger. He will be so missed by everyone that knew him. RIP Roddie ..........

Very sad to hear this. Roger was a most kind and generous person. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Scott, Susie, Miriam, Doug and the rest of the Hie clan from the Chirrey family. God bless and rest in peace Roger.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Roger. Thoughts and prayers are with Scott, Carman and Doug and the whole Hie family. I am so glad that we all could "catch up" at Kevin's wedding this past September. Rest In Peace Roger - you always made me laugh. Heather & Chuck Reid.

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