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May
04

JIM BROOKS TO RECEIVE PINNACLE AWARD

It is with pleasure that the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame announces that James E. Brooks has been selected to receive the Museum’s prestigious Pinnacle Award for his outstanding and longtime dedication to the Museum. For more than twenty years Brooks has worked with a keen eye a... Read more
Apr
17

MARGARETA WALLENIUS-KLEBERG, 85, DIES

Stockholm, Sweden — One of the sport's most significant and influential people, an ambassador for the sport of harness racing on both sides of the Atlantic, Hall of Famer Margareta Wallenius-Kleberg has died Friday (April 14). She was 85 years old. In the United States, Ms. Walle... Read more
Feb
28

2023 STALLION BREEDINGS AVAILABLE

The Harness Racing Museum would like to thank all donors and bidders for a successful auction. If you have NOT booked your mares our list of available breedings are: MARYLAND Pacer: Nuclear Breeze MICHIGAN Trotter: Fitzmagic Pacers: Bondi Hanover, One Through Ten NEW JERSEY Trot... Read more
Jan
24

HALL OF FAME STALLION CANTAB HALL EUTHANIZED

Hanover, PA — Hanover Shoe Farms has announced that Hall of Fame stallion Cantab Hall was humanely euthanized Monday morning (Jan. 23) due to arthritic disabilities. During his racing career Cantab Hall earned honors as the 2003 Dan Patch 2-year-old Trotting Colt of the Year and overall Tr... Read more
Jan
23

HALL OF FAMER PRESIDENTIAL BALL PASSES

Koyuga, Victoria, Australia — It is with sadness that Alabar Farms announces the passing of Presidential Ball at the age of 33. An outstanding racehorse, Presidential Ball won 26 of 38 races and amassed earnings of over $3 million from his two seasons of racing in 1992 and 1993. He receive... Read more
Jan
20

2023 LIVING HORSE HALL OF FAME ELECTION RESULTS ANNOUNCED

The Living Horse Hall of Fame nominating committee of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame announces the results of recent balloting to determine the 2023 inductees into the Harness Racing Living Horse Hall of Fame. Museum members voted for the three horses they felt best exemplified greatne... Read more
Dec
23

MUSEUM CLOSED MONDAY, DECEMBER 26

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame will be closed Monday, December 26 as part of the holiday weekend. The Museum staff wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas! Read more
Dec
09

2023 LIVING HORSE HALL OF FAME CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED

Goshen, NY – The Living Horse Hall of Fame Committee of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame has announced the slate of six candidates for election into the Hall of Fame. The nominees are: CHECK ME OUT HANNELORE HANOVER McWICKED MISSION BRIEF PURE COUNTRY YANKEE GLIDE ... Read more
Nov
21

HARNESS RACING MUSEUM’S 46th ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT

Thursday, December 8th 7:00 p.m. Great music and fun are the traditions of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame’s annual Holiday Concert. Celebrating its 46th year, this community event is sure to put you in the holiday spirit, so mark your calendars for Thursday, December 8, 2022 a... Read more