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Jul
25

HARNESS RACING MUSEUM CLOSED HAMBLETONIAN DAY

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame will be closed on Saturday, August 2nd. Museum staff will be attending the 100th Hambletonian that day in support of this prestigious event and for our staff's professional development. We look forward to your visit when we reopen on Tuesday, August 5t... Read more
Jul
11

MICHAEL G. KIMELMAN TO HALL OF FAME

Goshen, NY – After meeting with a select group of Harness Racing Museum trustees over the Fourth of July weekend, the Hall Of Fame Screening Committee of the United States Harness Writers Association announces that Michael G. Kimelman has been elected to the Harness Racing Hall of F... Read more
Jul
07

HALL OF FAME WELCOMES CLASS OF 2025

Goshen, NY — A crowd of 270 people gathered Sunday evening at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame to celebrate the induction of the Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Racing executive Tom Aldrich, bloodstock expert Bob Boni, and trainer Chris Ryder led the group, which was honored d... Read more
Jun
25

HARNESS RACING HALL OF FAME WEEKEND - JULY 4-6, 2025

Goshen, NY – The annual Harness Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place Sunday, July 6, 2025 at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame in Goshen, New York. The Ceremony begins at 5:00 p.m. Congratulations are in order for the newest class of Hall of Famers: Tom Al... Read more
Apr
25

MUSEUM HAMBLETONIAN CENTENNIAL EXHIBIT OPENING AND RECEPTION

GOSHEN, NY – The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame held a special event on Sunday, May 4 for the grand opening of its new exhibit celebrating the 100th Hambletonian Stake. This milestone race is scheduled to take place on August 2, 2025 at the Meadowlands Racetrack.... Read more
Apr
11

HALL OF FAME STALLION WESTERN IDEAL PASSES

Hanover, PA — Hall of Fame stallion Western Ideal p,5,1:48, a son of Western Hanover out of the stakes winning mare Leah Almahurst, passed away peacefully Friday (April 11) at the age of 30. Bred by Brittany Farms, world champion pacer Western Ideal was foaled on May 23, 199... Read more
Feb
19

2025 STALLION BREEDING FUNDRAISER

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame extends its sincere gratitude to ALL the generous donors and bidders who have supported our 2025 stallion breeding fundraiser this year. Your participation is deeply appreciated!   Read more
Feb
10

2025 LIVING HORSE HALL OF FAME ELECTION RESULTS ANNOUNCED

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame's Living Horse Hall of Fame nominating committee has announced the results of the 2025 elections. Museum members voted for the four horses they believed exemplified greatness: Ariana G, Marion Marauder, Put On A Show, and Shartin N, all celebrated for the... Read more