United States Trotting Association

The United States Trotting Association (USTA), headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is the governing body for the sport of harness racing in the United States. It licenses drivers and trainers; trains racing officials; makes the rules of racing; maintains racing and breeding records; and promotes the sport. The association maintains a comprehensive website. The American Harness Horse of the Year award is chosen in poll conducted by USTA in conjunction with the United States Harness Writers Association.

History

The United States Trotting Association (USTA) was founded in 1939 by Edward Harriman. It remained the only governing body in the sport of harness racing until the 1960s. It is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.[1][2] In some areas, the USTA remains the only group to sanction harness races.[3]

References
  1. Jackson, Kenneth T.; Keller, Lisa; Flood, Nancy (1 December 2010). "The Encyclopedia of New York City: Second Edition". Yale University Press. Retrieved 6 November 2017 – via Google Books.
  2. Riess, Steven A. (26 March 2015). "Sports in America from Colonial Times to the Twenty-First Century: An Encyclopedia". Routledge. Retrieved 6 November 2017 – via Google Books.
  3. link, Harness. "Approved USTA rule changes go into effect". harnesslink.com. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
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