"We should be open to a possibility – that the sport needs a game changer. Harness racing needs a vision that draws on the traditions of the past but takes the sport to a completely new realm of customer enjoyment."

This year's State of the Industry issue of Trot Magazine is dedicated to some big ideas that have the potential to change the future of Canadian harness racing. Ranging from concepts to encourage participation and investment, to wagering and customer engagement, Trot takes a hard look at what could be next for our industry.

Trot Editor Darryl Kaplan looks back on one industry that revolutionized sports in his latest edition of 'The View '. To read and comment on Kaplan's column, click on of the following links: From fantasy to revolution -- De fantaisie à révolution.

Read more about the ideas that could make a major impact on the future of harness racing in the May issue of Trot.