In every decision we make, the best interests of the harness racing industry and the horses we care for are our priorities. As you know, the USTA has been actively working to provide a more effective alternative to the controversial Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act that was passed in 2020.

The U.S. Trotting Association’s 2022 Board of Directors Annual Meeting is scheduled for Friday (March 11) through Sunday (March 13) at the Sheraton Columbus at Capitol Square.

During a board meeting of the Standardbred Transition Alliance on Thursday (Aug. 12), an agreement was reached with the U.S. Trotting Association for the STA to become the official aftercare partner of the USTA.

Former Associate Editor of The Horseman And Fair World, Gordon Waterstone, has been hired as a freelance Editorial Specialist to assist the U.S. Trotting Association with editorial contributions to Hoof Beats and Youth Beats magazines, the newsroom on www.ustrotting.com, content for www.harnessracing.com, social media and other projects. Wendy Ross, who joined the U.S. Trotting Association on May 23, 2018, will assume the newly created position of Social Media Content Manager beginning on May 3. She previously served as Social Media and Public Relations Coordinator.

For the second consecutive year, the U.S. Trotting Association Board of Directors are conducting their annual meeting virtually. Monday’s (March 15) meetings included the opening General Session as well as several committee meetings following that.

harnessracing.com announced that starting Friday (March 27), the website will host full-card selections for Cal Expo races.