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Feb
02

HALL OF FAME BROODMARE WESTERN MONTANA PASSES

Hall of Fame broodmare Western Montana has passed away at the age of 22. Bred by Frederick W. Hertrich III and Lewis Arno, Western Montana was foaled on May 11, 2004 in Federalsburg, Md. She was purchased as a yearling by Diamond Creek Farm at the Standardbred Horse Sales Co.'s yearling sale in 2... Read more
Jan
28

HALL OF FAME DRIVER CARMINE ABBATIELLO PASSES

Hightstown, NJ – Hall of Fame driver Carmine Abbatiello, one of harness racing’s most successful and popular drivers throughout a career that spanned more than four decades, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 27), his family announced. He was 89. Mr. Abbatiello, who drove in his first race in 195... Read more
Jan
22

2026 LIVING HORSE HALL OF FAME ELECTION RESULTS

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame’s Living Horse Hall of Fame nominating committee has announced the results of the 2026 elections. Museum members voted for the four horses they believed exemplified greatness: Bettor’s Wish, Buck I St Pat, Manhego and Nuncio, all celebrated for their ... Read more
Jan
19

2026 STALLION AUCTION FUNDRAISER

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame has an outstanding list of stallions for the 2026 breeding auction. The complete list of 2026 stallions, conditions and bidding form have been posted under the Fundraising tab. The list will be updated as additional breedings are donated. We hav... Read more
Jan
16

2025 HARNESS RACING IMMORTALS ANNOUNCED

In July 2025, the trustees of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame unanimously endorsed the election of Bea Farber, Morton Finder, Jenna’s Beach Boy, Kikikatie, Naughty But Nice, Ralph Hanover and Rum Customer as harness racing Immortals. On Sunday, July 5, 2026,&n... Read more
Jan
14

GET READY TO BID!

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame is putting the finishing touches on our annual Stallion Auction which will launch next week. Prospective bidders will be able to view the 2026 stallion list, terms and bidding documents next week at www.harnessmuseum.com/fundraising or on our Facebook pag... Read more
Dec
11

2026 STANDARDBRED STARS CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE

The 2026 Standardbred Stars calendar is a Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame exclusive, in its twelfth year of continuous publication. The 13-month calendar features: Beau Jangles, Emoticon Legacy, Go Dog Go, Lexus Kody, Loua Dipa, Louprint, Madden Oaks, Miki And Minnie, Nordic Catcher... Read more
Dec
10

MUSEUM HOLIDAY CELEBRATION & CRAFT EVENT

Join us at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, 240 Main Street, Goshen, N.Y., on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 10-11:30 a.m. to ring in the season with a holiday celebration craft event for people of all ages. Walk through our decorated stable, take photos in a “one horse open sleigh” and... Read more
Dec
05

2026 LIVING HORSE HALL OF FAME BALLOTS ARE IN THE MAIL

Goshen, NY – The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame’s Living Horse Hall of Fame ballots are in the mail. This year’s outstanding candidates are: BETTOR'S WISH BUCK I ST PAT MANCHEGO MISTER BIG NUNCIO PURE COUNTRY SAN PAIL SHAKE IT CER... Read more