Perhaps moreso than any other year, 2014 -- the Year of The Horse -- certainly could have been referred to as The Year of The Female as headlines were frequently made by women, fillies and mares.

This feature is inspired in part by International Women's Day (which took place this past Sunday, March 8) and the participants in harness racing that recently made or have continued to make significant contributions or celebrated momentous achievements.

These individuals are not the only ones involved in their particular aspect of the industry, but more the embodiment of excellence. Role models and icons, like the Mildred Williams, Armbro Flights and Fan Hanovers before them.

To start the list, click on the following link: Harness Racing's Girl Power.

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