The OHHA offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices will reopen Monday, Dec. 1, at 8 a.m. Please call 614-221-3650 or email info@ohha.com to leave a message and we will respond when the office reopens.
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11/26/25
OHHA Office Closed for Holiday
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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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11/25/25
OHHA Annual Meeting and Banquet
Per OHHA bylaws, an annual meeting of all full and active members will be held at a time and place approved by the board of directors. This year's meeting will be held at the Renaissance Westerville, 409 Altair Parkway, Westerville on Saturday, January 10 at 1:00pm. The order of business includes the election of Directors and officers and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
Following the meeting on January 10 will be held the Annual Awards Banquet, where members and guests gather for a lovely evening of celebration and fellowship, including recognition of OHHA and USHWA award winners, division winners, and the prestigious Horse-of-the-Year award. A cocktail hour with cash bar starts at 4:00pm; the awards ceremony starts at 5:30pm; dinner included.
Reservations can be made by returning this form no later than December 29.
Rooms can be reserved at the Renaissance in the OHHA block at a special rate by December 11 with this link.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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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