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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
Jan
23

GALLO BLUE CHIP, 28, DIES

Columbus, OH — Gallo Blue Chip, 2000 Dan Patch Horse of the Year and 2011 Harness Racing Hall of Fame inductee, died Wednesday (Jan. 22) at the age of 28. “He was the horse of a lifetime,” said Gallo Blue Chip’s trainer, Mark Ford. “He’ll never know how many lives he changed, his... Read more
Dec
19

LIVING HORSE HALL OF FAME BALLOTS UPDATE

Due to an unexpected delay by the post office, the postmark deadline for returning Living Horse Hall of Fame ballots has been extended to January 31, 2025. If you are a Museum member and have not received your ballot by December 31, 2024, please contact the Museum at 845-294-6330. Read more
Dec
11

2025 LIVING HORSE HALL OF FAME BALLOTS ARE IN THE MAIL

Goshen, NY – The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame’s Living Horse Hall of Fame ballots are in the mail. This year’s outstanding candidates are: ARIANA G CHECK ME OUT MARION MARAUDER NUNCIO PURE COUNTRY PUT ON A SHOW SHAKE IT CERRY SHARTIN N For pictures and bios of the... Read more
Oct
18

2024 HARNESS RACING IMMORTALS ANNOUNCED

In July 2024, the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame announced that the trustees of the Museum had unanimously endorsed the election of Lester Hollenback, Bob Key, Harmon Showers, American Winner, Grades Singing, Magician, Romalie Hanover and Town Pro as harness racing Immortals. On Sunday, Ju... Read more
Sep
20

MAL BURROUGHS, HALL OF FAMER, DIES

Malvern C. "Mal" Burroughs, a celebrated figure in the world of harness racing, passed away on September 20. Born and raised in New Jersey, Burroughs was a self-made man who had a successful career in the construction business. He borrowed $8,000 to purchase a used dump truck and eventually ... Read more
Aug
28

ALDRICH, BONI, BURROUGHS AND RYDER TO HALL OF FAME; DAVIS-WILSON AND LITTLE TO COMMUNICATORS HALL

Harrisburg, PA — The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), in conjunction with the Harness Racing Hall Of Fame, is pleased to announce the election of racing executive Tom Aldrich, bloodstock expert Robert Boni, owner, breeder and amateur driver Mal Burroughs and trainer Chris Ry... Read more