Standardbred Horses

Belovedanged is the apple of trainer Bob McIntosh's talented eye.

Nov 1, 2005 - Kimberly Rinker

Two of Illinois' top breeders discuss the current situation of racing and breeding in the Prairie State.

Oct 9, 2005 - Kimberly Rinker

Super Night is Illinois' annual premiere night of racing for Illinois-bred trotters and pacers.

Sep 18, 2005 - Kimberly Rinker

Classic Photo and rival Vivid Photo teamed up in a torried rematch of their Hambletonian challenge in the American National Stake at Balmoral Park.

Aug 29, 2005 - Kimberly Rinker

Illinois Breeders Dr. Ken Walker and Terry Hunt discuss the state of the Standardbred breeding industry in the Prairie State in 2005.

Jul 18, 2005 - Kimberly Rinker

Dave Magee, for decades one of the leading drivers in Chicago, became just the sixth driver in harness racing history to score career victory number 10,000 recently at Balmoral Park racetrack.

May 24, 2005 - Kimberly Rinker

Four leading Chicago trainers are also finding success out east at the Meadowlands and other harness racing venues. These four have split their stables successfully, competing on two of harness racing's most elite circuits.

Apr 27, 2005 - Kimberly Rinker

Giggles The Clown, one of Illinois' top pacing mares in the Invitational and Open ranks, will retire this month with performances at both Balmoral and Maywood Parks.

Mar 19, 2005 - Kimberly Rinker

Young harness racing driver John Roberts, returns to driving with great success after a terrible accident that nearly left him unable to walk.

Feb 22, 2005 - Kimberly Rinker

Chicago-based harness racing driver Sam Widger is having one of his best years ever.

Jan 3, 2005 - Kimberly Rinker

Lou Annie and Color Me Best, two top Illinois racehorses, return after layoffs to still compete at the top of their games.

Jan 3, 2005 - Kimberly Rinker

Tiny Hope, a small pacing horse, races with the use of only his right eye. His left eye had been damaged and removed.

Dec 15, 2004 - Kimberly Rinker

Harness driver Dale Hiteman, drives his 7,000th career winner at Maywood Park in Chicago on November 12, 2004.

Nov 15, 2004 - Kimberly Rinker

Del Chupp, a driver-trainer on the Chicago circuit, recently donated his kidney in order to save his sister's life.

Sep 21, 2004 - Kimberly Rinker

Trainer Robin Schadt, of Odds On Racing in Crete, Illinois currently has two of the top four-year-old fillies---one a trotter and the other a pacer.

Aug 27, 2004 - Kimberly Rinker

Jim Jesk, a harness horse owner for only three years has made a grand investment in the business by purchasing and rennovating Sawgrass Training Center in Crete, Illinois.

Jul 6, 2004 - Kimberly Rinker

Johnny Roberts, who was injured last fall in a harness racing accident, returns to driving on the Chicago circuit full-time.

Jun 6, 2004 - Kimberly Rinker

Harness driver Ron Marsh scores his 5,000th lifetime victory on May 1, 2004 at Balmoral Park in Chicago.

May 1, 2004 - Kimberly Rinker

23-year-old Ryan Anderson steered the pacer Michael's Western to a new track record clocking of 1:51 at Maywood Park, the fastest mile ever in the 58-year history of Chicago's in-town half-miler.

Apr 11, 2004 - Kimberly Rinker

Why do more women choose to participate in harness racing as amateur drivers as opposed to professional drivers? The reasons may surprise you!

Apr 8, 2004 - Kimberly Rinker

Odds On Acres, a harness racing facility in Illinois celebrated its one year anniversary recently, headed by partners Dana Parham and Robin Schadt.

Mar 3, 2004 - Kimberly Rinker

Toys In The Attic, a four-year-old pacer, overcame an unusual ailment to begin his career as a successful racehorse.

Feb 11, 2004 - Kimberly Rinker

No Pan Intended was one of North America's top 3-year-old colt pacers in 2003 and will likely earn national horse of the year honors.

Jan 1, 2004 - Kimberly Rinker

Ideal Towne, a prolific pacer, retired recently to the breeding shed at Cottonwood Farm in Big Rock, Illinois.

Dec 5, 2003 - Kimberly Rinker

Stiffer penalties will soon be introduced for those trainers violating blood-gas levels in harness horses at Illinois racing venues.

Nov 3, 2003 - Kimberly Rinker

Ricky Kopiec, long-time groom, is the 2003 recipient of the HTA Caretaker of the Year Award.

Oct 1, 2003 - Kimberly Rinker

The brothers Lyons realized a dream when their Rosedale Mascot captured a major event during Illinois' Super Night festivities.

Sep 20, 2003 - Kimberly Rinker

Chicago driver Lavern Hostetler picks up victory number 3,500, and former World Champion trotter Champion On Ice is humanely destroyed.

Sep 2, 2003 - Kimberly Rinker

Young Johnny Roberts achieves his dream of driving race horses on the tough Chicago harness racing circuit.

Aug 30, 2003 - Kimberly Rinker

Chicago-based trainer Tom Stamper imports New Zealand race horses with great success.

Jul 28, 2003 - Kimberly Rinker

Billy Perkins is the newest racing secretary to take over the reins for the 49-day harness racing meeting at Hawthorne for 2003.

Jun 28, 2003 - Kimberly Rinker

Chicago-based trainer Frank Consiglio survived the Our Lady Of Angels Fire, one of the worst school fires in U.S. history.

May 1, 2003 - Kimberly Rinker

The exceptional harness horse Dontgetinmyway has left the racetrack and now hopes to be as successful in the breeding shed as he was as a racehorse.

Apr 25, 2003 - Kimberly Rinker

Walnut Hall is the breeder of two of 2002's standouts—the top freshman trotter Broadway Hall and the standout sophomore filly trotter Cameron Hall.

Mar 25, 2003 - Kimberly Rinker

Harness driver John Campbell, continues to be the dominate reinsman in the sport.

Feb 24, 2003 - Kimberly Rinker

Ordinary Miracles, a horse with iron legs and a giant heart to match, has overcome to shattered hind ankles to become a successful race horse.

Jan 25, 2003 - Kimberly Rinker

Kadabra is the top trotter in the nation, and the trainer behind him is none other than Jimmy Takter.

Dec 24, 2002 - Kimberly Rinker

Notes from harness racing's breeding shed, current statistics and quotes from the some of the sport's leading trainers on what's happing with their champs in late November 2002.

Nov 28, 2002 - Kimberly Rinker

Facts and notes from this year's Breeders Crown two and three-year-old events, held in mid-October at Woodbine Raceway in Canada.

Oct 31, 2002 - Kimberly Rinker

In North America 84 yearlings (now two-year-olds in 2002) were sold for $100,000 or higher at yearlings sales throughout the United States and Canada last fall (2001).

Sep 22, 2002 - Kimberly Rinker

Herve Filion, the winningest driver in the history of the sport of harness racing, returns to driving after a long absence from the sport.

Aug 31, 2002 - Kimberly Rinker

Cat Manzi, at age 52, is elected into Harness Racing's Living Hall of Fame on July 7 at the Hall Of Fame of The Trotter, in Goshen, New York.

Jul 15, 2002 - Kimberly Rinker

Color Me Best became harness racing's newest millionaire pacer after winning in 1:50.1 at Hawthorne on June 8, 2002.

Jul 9, 2002 - Kimberly Rinker

Color Me Best became harness racing's newest millionaire pacer after winning in 1:50.1 at Hawthorne on June 8, 2002.

Jun 9, 2002 - Kimberly Rinker

Sanabelle Island, one of harness racing's greatest pacing mares, retires to the breeding shed in 2002.

May 25, 2002 - Kimberly Rinker

Dave Magee, a 48-year-old Wisconsin native, joins only five other harness racing drivers in the history of the sport, by capturing his 9,000th victory on April 20 at Balmoral Park in Chicago.

Apr 21, 2002 - Kimberly Rinker

Some of the most interesting and defining moments in harness racing history have come when the heavy favorites were defeated. Harness fans will recall some of these memorable moments from the past 20 years in racing.

Mar 25, 2002 - Kimberly Rinker

The great North American trotter Magician recently won the Su Mac Lad at the Meadowlands for the consecutive third year in a row, and is now the second-richest trotter of all time in the history of the Big M.

Mar 7, 2002 - Kimberly Rinker

Calypso Beat, a 12-year-old pacer currently competing at the Meadowlands, typifies the hardiness of the Standardbred breed, as he continues to race year after year, making money along the way.

Feb 20, 2002 - Kimberly Rinker

An overview of the top ten drivers in harness racing history, by money won, and the richest races they won in their careers.

Jan 15, 2002 - Kimberly Rinker

Bunny Lake, the top three-year-old pacing filly of 2001, is featured in this in-depth interview with her owners.

Jan 1, 2002 - Kimberly Rinker

Top trainers and drivers of the 2001 discuss their horses and the year as the season comes to a close.

Dec 19, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

Tony Alagna, who conditions race horses for the Walker Standardbreds of Sherman, Illinois, is an up and coming horsemen who shares his thoughts and ideas on harness racing in the Prairie State.

Dec 12, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

A brief overview of some of the top sires in the sport of harness racing in 2001.

Dec 5, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

A synopsis of some of the top events concerning the sport of harness racing in 2001...leading driver and horse statistics.

Nov 28, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

Harness racing in Australia has some key differences from racing in North America, including training regimes, and stabling.

Nov 21, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

There's a lot more to harness racing when it comes to gambling than just betting on the driver. The horse and the trainer also play an intricate role in the racing process.

Nov 14, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

Racing in the rain and mud can make for a sticky situation, but harness trainers and drivers use common sense and strategy to overcome some not-to-pleasant situations.

Nov 7, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

Dean Magee, a top Chiago driver, recently scored his 3,000 victory at age 37, and discusses driving strategies, horses, and his future.

Oct 31, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

The history of pacing hobbles in North America.

Oct 22, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

Shoeing the Standardbred race horse. Angle, weight, length of toes and types of shoes are discussed.

Oct 17, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

How a gutsy little Standardbred filly surprised her owners and her dam by jumping out of a moving trailer on a highway one afternoon.

Oct 10, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

Ear Plugs and the Murphy Blind are just two common pieces of equipment used in Standardbred racing. A description of each of these tools follows, along with why they are used on harness horses.

Oct 3, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

Knee boots used by races horses, the types, sizes and materials.

Sep 26, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

Walter Paisley, a member of the Illinois Harness Racing's Hall of Fame, and retired harness driver, recalls when he drove in harness racing's most famous trotting event, at the age of 19.

Sep 19, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

Traveling with the world's richest Standardbred, Moni Maker, required carefull planning and attention to detail. This article focuses on Roman Kogalin, Moni Maker's caretaker throughout her brilliant career, and what it was like to race overseas.

Sep 12, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

Speedy Crown, one of the sport's top trotting sires is profiled, along with his trainer-driver, Howard Beissinger.

Sep 5, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

The equine version of West Nile disease can be a deadly killer of Standardbred race horses, and while there is no vaccine to combat this disease, steps can be taken by stable owners to lessen the possibility of an outbreak both at the track and at their home barn or training center.

Aug 28, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS), its causes, symptoms, and treatments, and the development of Gastrogard, the only FDA-approved treatment for the equine gastric ulcer.

Aug 20, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

Facts behind Standardbred racing, such as the starting gate, going off stride, being "lapped on," and other important harness racing tidbits and jargon.

Aug 12, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

What happens when a Standardbred mare gives birth.

Aug 8, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

A day in the life of a race horse caretaker or groom. What is required of the groom and their role in taking care of their horses on a daily basis.

Aug 1, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

A bowed tendon, its causes and treatements. Explination of tendons and tissue fibers and how specific treatments can help to heal a bowed tendon.

Jul 25, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

How the muscle enzyme test aids Standardbred race horse trainers; how it is performed, and what the tying-up syndrome actually means in a physcial sense.

Jul 16, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

A brief description of the various types of shadow rolls utilized by harness horse trainers.

Jul 9, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

A description of the four basic types of bridles used by Standardbred race horse trainers, their uses and styles.

Jul 4, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

A description of pacing hobbles, their history, and how they are used on today's Standardbred race horse.

Jun 27, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

The use of the head pole in Standardbred racing, and why it is an important piece of equipment for trainers, drivers and horses.

Jun 18, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

Problems which plague Standardbred races horses, and the various forms of therapy used by vets and trainers to combat these problems, including magnetic therapy and acupuncture.

Jun 10, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

A medley of Standardbred sires and dams, and how music is incorporated into the naming of foals, and generations of race horses.

Jun 3, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

An overview of using cold water therapy to help the Standardbred race horse with common leg ailments.

May 28, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

The author discusses various types of heat therapy used on common Standardbred race horse injuries. Ultrasound, hot towel therapy and magnetic therapy are examined.

May 21, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

A brief overview of the official side of harness racing; what "racing" in just one event entails, and the multitude of people involved to put on pari-mutuel races for the public.

May 14, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

The history and a brief description of the medication Lasix, and why some Standardbred require it in order to race.

May 7, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

Preparation of racing the Standardbred, and in particular, what is involved in warming the horse up, prior to his actual race.

Apr 30, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

The history and development of the racing sulky in the United States.

Apr 23, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker

A brief overview of the sport of harness racing

Apr 10, 2001 - Kimberly Rinker