March 2, 2015

In Training Report LAST CALL

Greetings !
It's that time of year again to start compiling In Training Reports for the Newsletter and the Mid-America Standardbred News.   Please respond with as much information that you have on the below request No Later than March 3rd 

Stable Name:
Horses' Name:
Age/Sex
Sire
Dam
Sire of Dam
Owners
 
Thanks,
Gabe

February 18, 2015

Fw: In Training Report



Greetings !
It's that time of year again to start compiling In Training Reports for the Newsletter and the Mid-America Standardbred News.   Please respond with as much information that you have on the below request No Later than March 1st

Stable Name:
Horses' Name:
Age/Sex
Sire
Dam
Sire of Dam
Owners
 
Thanks,
Gabe



January 24, 2015

Banquet Update

January 24, 2015
 
With deep regrets Tony Alagna is unable to make it today. We look forward to having him on the schedule for 2016. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

January 9, 2015

Press Release - One Bad Hombre

One Bad Hombre to be Inducted into Wisconsin Harness Racing Hall of Fame

One Bad Hombre was a staple to the Wisconsin racing circuit in the late 1990's, capturing numerous awards.  He was purchased in 1996 and first campaigned in Wisconsin by Linda Werkheiser.  After receiving back-to-back, Trotter of the Year honors, Linda had sold him John Faust, who continued to race him for the next two and a half years, and continued his Trotter of the Year ways.  His three Trotter of the Year titles ties him for 2nd in the State's rich history.  Hombre completed his racing in Wisconsin with hitting the board 61 of 65 starts (94%), coming out victorious in 23 (35%) of those races.

During this span, Hombre had set three different track records.  Linda Werkheiser had owned and driven him to records in 1996 at Rice Lake (2:07.2) and in 1997 at Amherst (2:08).  Under the ownership of John Faust, Hombre had set the track record in Faust's hometown of Marshfield in 2:06.2 with Pat Wolf in the sulky.

In 1997, Hombre not only raced under harness, but under saddle as well.  As Racing Under Saddle (RUS) begin to re-emerge onto the harness racing scene, Hombre was chosen by Linda to be a participant.  He competed at Hoosier Park as well as racing against the pacers at Westfield and Amherst.   He did this all while being raced under harness the same year en route to his first Trotter of the Year title.

One Bad Hombre was also showcased at the Midwest Horse Fair, not only in the Demonstration, but in the prestigious Liberty Presentation.  He currently is enjoying retirement, and still owned by John Faust.

The Wisconsin Harness Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on January 24th at the Howard Johnson in Madison, WI.
For more information or tickets to the event, please contact WHHA President Gabe Wand (608-574-5468) or gabewand@yahoo.com 

December 7, 2014

RIP - Morris Blihovde

OCTOBER 15, 1920  -   NOVEMBER 29, 2014

MORRIS  BLIHOVDE


    Morris Blihovde, 94, of Cashton, Wi, passed away Saturday, November 29,2014, at the Norseland Nursing Home, in Westby, Wi.
    Morris was born October 15, 1920, to Melvin and Alma (Volden) Blihovde in Westby,Wi. He married Evelyn Larson, and together they farmed near Cashton, Morris was a jack-of-all trades who could fix anything. He owned and operated a gas station in La Crosse, and had a milk route. Morris also worked as an Operating engineer for  Kramer Construction, along with other construction companies for many years.
    Morris was always a wonderful horseman. He broke horses for riding, pulling buggies, and trained and drove his own horses for harness racing. Some of the best years of his life were spent racing at county fairs with his son, Don, who was also a harness racer. Morris was a kind, honest, dependable man and we will miss him and all he brought to this world.
   Morris is survived by his daughter, Jeannie (David) LeDoux of Elgin, IL, and their children, Michale (Michele) Paroline, Steve (Michelle) Paroline, Douglas LeDoux, and Amanda (Wes) Chin; and son, Gary (Julie) Blihovde of Janesville, WI, their children, Kristen (Steve) Mathesius, Sonja (Dave) Henry, Thomas Blihovde, and Sara (Sam) Hillier; and Don’s Family, Ann (Marty) Bell, Kathy Otis, Sandy McDonald, Barbie (Gordy) Beyer; 18 great-grandchildren; long-time companion, Lorene Polsnsky; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
   Morris was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn in 2000; his parents; a son,Don, in 2001; siblings, Roy Borgen, James Borgen, Argyle Blihovde, Violet Amundson and Aletta Nedland.
   Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at 1:00 P.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church rural Cashton, Pastor Amanda Schultz will officiate. Burial will follow in the Moen Cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Wednesday, at the church, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Cashton is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.

September 29, 2014

Freeze Brand


I forgot to include Gary's number.  Sorry!
641-799-2358



All
 
USTA Technician Garry Phillips will be coming through Wisconsin this week -- most likely beginning 10/1
Please call Garry if you have any horses identified for Freeze Branding/DNA.
 
Thanks,
Gabe


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Freeze Brand

All
 
USTA Technician Garry Phillips will be coming through Wisconsin this week -- most likely beginning 10/1
Please call Garry if you have any horses identified for Freeze Branding/DNA.
 
Thanks,
Gabe