The annual Alberta Standardbred Horse Association Awards Banquet, celebrating the achievements of Alberta's outstanding horses and horsepeople from the 2025 harness racing season, will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at the Best Western Premier Plaza in Calgary, Alta.
The Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) has announced the award nominees, which are listed below.
Doors will open at 5 p.m. (MST) with dinner at 6 p.m. (MST) and the awards ceremony to follow.
Tickets can be purchased for $75 via the ASHA website or by contacting Jocelyn Giesbrecht, ASHA Marketing & Special Events Coordinator, by email at [email protected] or by calling 780-908-7459.
ASHA Awards Nominees
Trainer of the Year – Under 150 Starts
- Dave Lamont
- Jamie Gray
- John Chappell
- Shelly Arsenault
Driver of the Year – Under 150 Starts
- Ryan Grundy
- Terry Kaufman
- Thomas Miller
Trainer of the Year
- Chris Lancaster
- Nathan Sobey
Driver of the Year
- Mike Hennessy
- Phil Giesbrecht
Breeder of the Year – Six Mares or Less
- Ashlee Sluggett
- Jamie Gray
- Rod Starkewski
Breeder of the Year
- Dr. Gigi Van Ostrand
- James Rhodes
- Outlaw Stable
Owner of the Year
- Don Howlett
- Nathan Sobey
- Todd Teolis
Broodmare of the Year
- Blue Star West
- Crackers Hot Shot
- Saucy B
Caretaker of the Year
- Kayla Baxter – Nathan Sobey Stables
- Logan Archibald – Dave Kelly Stables
- Michaela Lowe – Gerry Hudon Stables
- Whitney Mercier – Rod Hennessy Stables
Claimer of the Year – Fillies & Mares
- Baby Badger
- Beach Myst
- Rison Star
Claimer of the Year – Colts & Geldings
- Flying Officer
- Litizor
- Yenoh Who
Two-Year-Old Filly – Alberta-Sired
- B A Dragon
- Lovemymockingbird
- Terrible Custard
- Y V Four Roses
Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding – Alberta-Sired
- Mayhem N Madness
- Ruler Of Dragons
- The Great Shark
Three-Year-Old Filly – Alberta-Sired
- Blowing Inthe Wind
- Custard Dolce
- Mademechangemymind
Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding – Alberta-Sired
- Momas Work Of Art
- Outlawminutebyminut
- Westcoast Mccoy
Two-Year-Old Filly
- Alexia
- Blue Star Strike
- Faith And Grace
Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding
- Bet He Rocks
- Ruler Of Dragons
- The Great Shark
Three-Year-Old Filly
- Custard Dolce
- Hurrikane Alley
- Mademechangemymind
Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding
- Hands Off Harry
- Momas Work Of Art
- Outlawminutebyminut
Champion Aged Mare
- Goodbye Ceia Later
- Outlawguns N Roses
- Stash The Cookies
Champion Aged Horse
- Matts A Mystician
- Midnight Mover
- Shark Week
2025 Keith Clark Horseman of the Year
- Connie Kolthammer
- Jamie Gray
- Nathan Sobey
- Rod Starkewski
Breeder Recognition Award
- To be announced
Ron McLeod Award
- To be announced
2025 Horse of the Year
- To be announced
(Standardbred Canada with files from ASHA)