RIP Carol Yohn

12/23/12

Fellow WHHA Members and Friends

It is with great sorrow that I must report the passing of Carol Yohn on Friday, December 21st.  Carol was a long time WHHA member, friend, horsewoman, and harness racing fan.  Her passion was unmatched during her time here and she will be deeply missed.  Our hearts go out to Bob, Becca, Rachel and the rest of their family during this trying time.

Services will be held in Columbus, Wisconsin.  A visitation will take place at the Jensen Funeral Home (248 South Ludington Street, Columbus, WI   53925; 920-623-5850) from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 27th.  There will also be a viewing at 10:00 am on Friday, December 28th with funeral to follow at 11:00 am at the Fall River United Methodist Church (138 South Street Fall River, WI 53932; (920) 484-3924).  Lunch will follow at the church.

May our friend rest in peace.

RIP Shirley Zellner

10/15/2012

WHHA Members and Friends

It’s never easy writing these emails, but I must convey that we lost one of our greatest supporters this morning, Shirley Zellner.  

Shirley has been a member and fan for many years and could be seen in the grandstand, as a railbird, and in the barn working with the Davis Stable.

It is my understanding that at this time, no services will be held per her request, but a celebration of life is currently being planned. 

Our condolences to the Zellner family and especially to Rick & Deb Davis who have been Shirley’s extended family for many years.  

Condolences can be sent to Rick & Deb at M221 Davis Lane, Marshfield, WI   54449.

ELKHORN RACES RESCHEDULED!!!!

Due to the heat index anticipated for JULY 6th, the WHHA has postponed the races. Health and safety of the horses, particpants and spectators first!
We know it's short notice, but it's the only date we can make work without conflicting with our other currently scheduled meets.
Sunday, July 8th
Post Time: 12:00 Noon
Beverages will be available, but at this point no food wagon has been secured.
8 races -- Original race card will be raced with the exception of those horses who have other racing conflicts. Those horses can be withdrawn with no penalty per USTA Rule 15, section G.
Hope to see you there!

WI Harness Horse Assn. named Blue Ribbon Fair Award Winner

hank You to everyone who made 2011 a successful racing season. At our Annual Awards Banquet, it was announced that the WHHA has been named the winner of the USTA's Blue Ribbon Fair Award!!!! This is the first time that an association has even been nominated, and we are honored to have been selected. Thank you also to the USTA for coming to Mineral Point and recognizing what WI Harness Racing is all about! Thank you again to EVERYONE!!!!

Official US Trotting Assn Press Release
The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association, which combined the state's 12 county fair racing meets into a "Wisconsin Harness Racing Tour," was named the winner of the 2011 U.S. Trotting Association's Blue Ribbon Fair Award.

The award, presented Saturday (Jan. 21) at the USTA District 4B meeting at the Howard Johnson Hotel in Madison, recognized the WHHA for organizing an innovative grassroots effort to bring people out to multiple fairs, thanks in part to funds disbursed through the USTA Matching Funds Program.

Read the full article HERE.

USTA's "Here They Come" Announces the WHHA award at 3:20

Annual Meeting And Banquet

The 80th annual meeting of the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association and USTA District 4B meeting was held Saturday (Jan. 21) at the Howard Johnson Hotel in Madison, Wis.

During the morning session, Dr. Phil Kapraun talked to a group of 40 horsemen about common ailments of racehorses, including EPM, OCDs, respiratory infections, ulcers and injecting joints.

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After a buffet dinner, the awards program ensued. Some of the big winners of the evening were:
* Trotter of the Year: Windsong Erica, owned by Janice Simmons
* Pacer of the Year: Spicymac, owned by Sally Amundson and Jay DeLong
* Driver of the Year: Gabe Wand
* Horseperson of the Year: Jeanne Marquis
* James Laird Memorial Award for Excellence: Bo and Pat DeLong Stable
* Wisconsin Harness Racing Hall of Fame: Miss Gypsy Witt, The Harvester and August Uihelin

The evening's 50/50 raffle, silent auction and live auction raised close to $8,000 for the Association. The two auction toppers were a signed print of John Simpson, Tar Heel and Star's Pride at $650 and an Xtreme Harness by JH Harness for $600.

Read the full article HERE.

2011 Owners Seminar

Want to know more about owning a standardbred? CLICK HERE to check out the Owners Seminar at the 2011 Little Brown Jug Speakers Series featuring the USTA's Jessica Schroeder and T.J. Burkett.