Forum: General Industry Chat

A long time ago when it first came out I joined a harness racing simulation (SIM) game called Harness Nation. Due to overseas work commitments etc my activity lapsed, I have since started up again and now there are stakes races to run in etc. ...

Why is so difficult for people to refer to our sport as Harness Racing??? :confused: With the current state of affairs in our sport - we need to try and lift our profile. The need to remove ourselves from the "red hots" is more than pressing.

Does any body know how it works have a trainer/drive tipped out track work needs shoulder rebuilt cost 10grand + insurance says what medi care covers he has to pay rest.Why should he pay any as it cost us $650 for insurance with our lience...

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Well, to cut a long story short, I have acquired a thoroughbred that was going to otherwise have an untimely end. I planned to wait to get another riding horse after my study was over for financial reasons, but he just came a few months early! :)...

ive been told u can wash ur pony down with warm water and abit ov meths to stop them getting sore is it true and what do u use

G'day all, I understand that the ubiquitous 'Justdoit' has succummed to the real names policy and has been slapped with a ban that expires NEVER. :D Whilst not wishing to take sides and so similarly fall foul of the wrath of Jules and his Ever...

Last year my 10yo son and I travelled to Sydney for the Miracle Mile. He a huge Smoken Up fan. We had such a great time that we just booked to come up again. He a huge harness racing fan too and just wondering if anyone knows of any places in...

Hong Kong has ITPP test; PA also working on test October 17, 2011 Testing for ITPP, a drug that some trials shows allowing hemogloblin to deliver more oxygen to the body and thus enhancing performance, is on the horizon in harness racing. ...

Any new products out there suitable to race on that good for a horse who trots like a cat with 3 legs and usually warms out of it after 10-15mins but when it comes to hopple time it paces like nothing is wrong? She seemed fine winning her first...

G'day all, Before I start crapping on about what I've seen so far, anyone have any news of a youngster or two shaping up nicely?

...spare a thought for these fellas. Tim Tetrick, trapped in NJ by a snow storm. Has to pass on the drive, Check Me Out duly wins the 600k 2yo Trotting Fillies Breeders Crown. A couple of races later, another of Tetrick's drives, Androvette,...

What websites do people find the best, with up to date information and articles on harness racing? I like to look at harness.org.au standardbredcanada.ca harnesslink.kiwi usta, site...

Just wondering if anyone has recieved a sale book for the RTR sale at Menangle and if they have could they please put the name's of the mare's on here please.

I have a yearling trotter who just got shod for the first time. I am not very happy with my shoe job. 1st he didnt clean up the foot but then her back shoes hang over her foot an 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Why would he do this? Or is it just being lazy

It is with a sad heart that i let you know Peter Lew passed away Thursday night .Peter was one one of the real gentlemen of our industry who had a life long love affair with the Harness Racing Industry he is survived by his wife Val,daughter Diedre...

Racing stock has taken a major overhaul effective immediately, one could only hope that there is a major overhaul on the people advising him on his purchases from North America also.

I am interested in people's thoughts with regard to gelding young horses. We all understand some of the reasons for gelding can relate to difficult or colty young horses, making them easier to handle in a racing stable environment. Also where to...

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