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GOSHEN, NY – Opening the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and industry honors the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association made their annual donation Sunday (July 5) to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. On the heels of the success of the chapter’s collaboration with the New York Sire Stakes […]
Goshen, NY — For over 30 years the presence of “The Twins” Barb Merton and Liz Stubits has made a difference on the backstretch of Monticello Raceway, and they are still going strong. Born into a family of horses and harness racing, their father John Stubits, has been an active trainer – driver for decades and […]
Goshen, NY — While the much-heralded success of so-called ‘trainer-drivers’ harkens back to an era when Hall of Famers like Billy Haughton and Stanley Dancer drove their own charges in stakes and overnight races, Dylan Huckabone-Miller could be considered a throwback to the sport’s heyday. Born in Harris, NY, just 25 years ago, long after catch […]
Goshen, NY – World Champion 3-year-old trotting colt Super Chapter (Chapter Seven) has been voted the U.S. Trotting Association’s District 8 Horse of the Year. Trained by Marcus Melander for owners Jeff Snyder and Arthur Pronti and owner/breeder Hanover Shoe Farms, the son of Chapter Seven has 9 wins in 14 starts and is this season’s […]
Goshen, NY – Moira Fanning, a world-renowned administrator and publicist for the Hambletonian Society and Breeders Crown, will be the recipient of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Monticello-Goshen Chapter’s Lifetime Achievement Award at their annual awards banquet in Campbell Hall, NY. Raised in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, Fanning was bitten by the horse bug at […]
GOSHEN, NY – Opening the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and industry honors the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association made their annual donation Sunday (July 6) to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. On the heels of the success of the chapter’s collaboration with the New York Sire Stakes […]
GOSHEN, NY — On Saturday’s (July 5) card of Goshen Historic Track’s Grand Circuit meet the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) made their annual donation to the world renowned harness racing track. However, due to the success of the chapter’s collaboration with the New York Sire Stakes and their combined […]
Goshen, NY – Beloved harness horse trainer Eddie Hart looked out at the capacity crowd of well-wishers at Sunday (Dec. 8) night’s 65th Awards Banquet of the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), presented by the New York Sire Stakes, and said, “Me and my buddy Tom Manza took the BOCES […]
Goshen, NY – Jessica Otten is a nationally recognized, award-winning journalist and television personality who burst onto the harness racing broadcast scene a decade ago and has grown exponentially ever since. Once again, Otten will be in front of the cameras as the recipient of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Monticello-Goshen Chapter’s Phil […]
Goshen, NY – In the last few years Heather Reese-Marshall has put her hands on so many harness racing champions, that it is hard to believe that she is just one person. The ‘hands-on’ general manager of Crawford Farms, Reese-Marshall enjoyed a grand slam of over-achievers this season. Not only did she help deliver and raise Hambletonian […]
Goshen, NY – While pedigree is important when selecting yearlings, it can also be helpful when embarking on a career that requires a lot of hard work and hands-on experience. Tyler Miller had all of those boxes checked when he set out on a career to become a winning harness driver. Due to his rapid […]
Goshen, NY – Renowned third generation harness racing breeder and farm owner Steve Jones will be the recipient of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Monticello-Goshen Chapter’s John Manzi Leadership Award at their annual awards banquet in Campbell Hall, NY. Recognized for his influential work with a multitude of organizations, recently Jones was instrumental […]
Goshen, NY – Yonkers Trot and New York Sire Stakes Champion 3-year-old male harness racing trotter Sir Pinocchio (Met’s Hall) has been voted the U.S. Trotting District 8 Horse of the Year. Trained by Eddie Hart for owner and breeder Carolyn Atherton, the gelding has 11 wins in 17 starts and has amassed $640,902 in […]
Goshen, NY – Edward J. Hart, a lifelong participant in the harness racing industry, will be the recipient of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Monticello-Goshen Chapter’s Lifetime Achievement Award at their annual awards banquet in Campbell Hall, NY. Born in Orange County, New York, known by many as the ‘Cradle of the Trotter,” Hart […]
GOSHEN, NY – The Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association made their annual donation Sunday (July 7) to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. Museum executive committee chairman Larry DeVan and executive director Janet Terhune were pleased to accept the donation from chapter president Chris Tully and vice president-treasurer Shawn […]
Goshen, NY – Fourth generation harness racing family member, Lawrence S. DeVan looks fondly upon the outstanding individuals that he has met in his lifetime spent around Standardbreds. “It’s not where I have been, or what I have done,” DeVan stated while receiving the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Lifetime Achievement […]
Goshen, NY – Lawrence Sheppard DeVan, a lifelong participant in the harness racing industry, will be the recipient of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Monticello-Goshen Chapter’s Lifetime Achievement Award at their annual awards banquet in Middletown, NY. Born in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Larry’s grandfather Lawrence B. Sheppard was the founder of Hanover Shoe Farms with […]
GOSHEN, NY – Co-mingled with the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and harness racing industry honors the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association made their annual donation Sunday (July 2) to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. Museum executive committee chairman Larry DeVan and executive director Janet Terhune were pleased […]
GOSHEN, NY — By virtue of his recent statistics, Braxten Brett Boyd is the true definition of Rising Star. When the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association holds their 63rd annual Awards Banquet on Sunday, December 11, 2022, harness racing driver Braxten Boyd will receive the chapter’s Rising Star Award. The Michigan native […]
Goshen, NY – It’s been said that if one were to pick an unbeatable gift for Gabe Prewitt, the odds-on favorite would be a hat rack. Known for his sharp handicapping acumen and race calling skills, as well as his lengthy résumé, the 39-year-old harness racing aficionado has so many positions with so many different tracks that […]
Goshen, NY – Few people have been inducted into more Halls of Fame than Wally Hennessey. Aside from being one of the most successful reinsmen in the history of harness racing, he is also one of the most pleasant and down-to-earth guys one may ever meet. It’s no wonder that Hennessey has been enshrined in both the […]
Amidst all of the Hall of Fame induction speeches and industry harness racing honors, the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association made their annual donation last Sunday (July 3) to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. Museum executive committee chairman Larry DeVan and executive director Janet Terhune were on hand […]
GOSHEN, NY — On Hall of Fame Day (July 3), the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association made their annual donation of $4,000 to Goshen Historic Track. Track president Steve Jones accepted the donation from chapter president Chris Tully, while simultaneously holding the So Surreal harness racing gelding JD, who had just […]
Goshen, NY – United States Trotting Association president Russell Williams told attendees at the 62nd annual awards banquet of the Monticello-Goshen chapter of the U.S. Harness Writers Assoc. (USHWA) that “The Jockey Club usually gives their Lifetime Achievement Award to individuals that are retiring. I’m just getting started!” One hundred and fifty Standardbred industry enthusiasts joined the Harness […]
