Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association

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10/29/25 OHHA EQUINE VOCATION SCHOLARHIP APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW!

OHHA is pleased to offer its Equine Vocation Scholarship, specifically for students pursuing a career in the equine industry. Whether a certificate program (think farrier, vet tech, etc.) or a college degree (think pre-vet, equine therapy, etc.), OHHA wants to support those who will work in and serve this valuable component of the healthy agricultural business in our state.

Applications are encouraged and will be accepted by December 1, 2025 (postmark by 12/1 to OHHA, 2237 Sonora Drive, Grove City, OH 43123, email to kpoma@ohha.com, or fax to 614.221.8723). Those received by the deadline will be reviewed and selected by members of the Board of Directors' Banquet Committee.

Funds for the scholarship are collected primarily from our raffle and auctions held at the Annual Awards ceremony and banquet each year in January. It is only fitting, then, that the award be presented at that same event, scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Click here for the application.

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10/10/25 New Buckeye Owners Bonus (BOB) incentive program

Buckeye Owners Bonus

The Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association is proud to introduce the Buckeye Owners Bonus (BOB), a new incentive program for owners of Ohio-sired Standardbreds. Click here for more information.

10/22/25 Ohio Connections Abound in 2025 Breeders Crown at Woodbine Mohawk Park

The 2025 Breeders Crown is scheduled for Friday and Saturday (Oct. 24-25) at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Ontario, Canada, and Ohio will be well represented among the 12 divisions.

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10/12/25 Cally L Scores Upset Win to Highlight Ohio Fairs Championships for Trotters at Northfield

The Buckeye State’s county fair season came to a close on Saturday (Oct. 11) with $50,000 Ohio Fairs Championships at MGM Northfield Park. Cally L highlighted the four divisions of trotters, scoring an upset win as a 20-1 longshot.

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10/12/25 Merriman Drives 2 of 4 Winners in Ohio Fairs Championships for Pacers at Northfield

The Buckeye State’s county fair season came to a close on Saturday (Oct. 11) with $50,000 Ohio Fairs Championships at MGM Northfield Park. Driver Aaron Merriman won two of the four divisions of pacers, guiding Racing Artist and Downbytheparade to victory.

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10/09/25 OHHA to Live Stream Ohio Fairs Championship as Part of ‘Saturday Night at the Races’ at Northfield

The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will live stream the 2025 Ohio Fairs Championship as part of “Saturday Night at the Races” presented by the Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center on Oct. 11 from MGM Northfield Park.

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10/09/25 Pacers Vie for Ohio Fairs Championship Titles at Northfield on October 11

Stakes season in the Buckeye State wraps up Saturday (Oct. 11) as MGM Northfield Park hosts eight $50,000 divisions of the Ohio Fairs Championship. Clevelandtoprookie highlights the four divisions of pacers as the top point-earner this season.

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10/09/25 Trotters Head to Northfield for Ohio Fairs Championship on October 11

The Ohio Fairs Championship will wrap up stakes season for the Buckeye State on Saturday (Oct. 11) as MGM Northfield Park hosts eight $50,000 divisions of freshman and sophomore trotters and pacers. Spend The Prize (Dan Noble) headlines the four divisions of trotters as the top point-earner this season.

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10/06/25 Travel Nurse Earns Repeat Title, Luke Hanners scores 1,000th Win to Highlight BSS Finals for Trotters at Northfield

Travel Nurse repeated as champion with Luke Hanners scoring his 1,000th career driving victory to highlight the four $75,000 divisions of the 2025 Buckeye Stallion Series for trotters at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday (Oct. 4).

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10/06/25 Pair of Close Finishes Highlights BSS Finals for Pacers at Northfield

A pair of tightly contested finishes highlighted the four $75,000 divisions of the 2025 Buckeye Stallion Series Finals for pacers on Saturday (Oct. 4) at MGM Northfield Park.

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10/03/25 Twin B High Tide, Hunka Hunka Highlight Field of Pacers in BSS Finals at Northfield

MGM Northfield Park is hosting the 2025 Buckeye Stallion Series Finals on Saturday (Oct. 4) with eight $75,000 divisions. Twin B High Tide and Hunka Hunka enter as standouts among the entries in the four divisions of pacers.

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10/03/25 Travel Nurse Looks for Repeat Title as Northfield Hosts BSS Finals for Trotters

Travel Nurse will vie for a second straight Buckeye Stallion Series championship when MGM Northfield Park hosts four $75,000 divisions of trotters in the 2025 BSS Finals on Saturday (Oct. 4).

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