Representatives from Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners’ Association, Maryland Standardbred Breeders Association, and Rosecroft Raceway spent January 20 – 22 at the Maryland Horse World Expo at the Maryland State Fairgrounds sharing their passion for Standardbreds to the rest of the equine community.
Many of the visitors to the expo shared their stories of attending harness races in the past or showed great interest in attending Rosecroft to watch harness racing for the first time. We also heard from owners of Off the Track Standardbreds and how great they were at a variety of different disciplines.
Representatives answered questions about equipment worn in harness racing, temperament of Standardbreds, and what they were capable of Off the Track.
Information provided by USTA was handed out to interested visitors. Video provided by USTA showed the stretch finishes of all of the big races in 2016. The dramatic calls from announcers of some of the races turned head and caught the interest of many passersby.
The Standardbred Industry in Maryland has an exciting year planned for 2017.
Next up will be Maryland Horse Industry in Annapolis on January 31st. Continuing with the start of the 2017 Spring meet at Rosecroft, Ocean Downs summer meet, All Standardbred Show, Horse Land, and The Standardbred Makeover at the Maryland State Fair, fair racing at The Great Pocomoke Fair & The Great Frederick Fair, the 2017 Fall Meet and the 2nd Annual Potomac Pace.