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By Patricia Miller (Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association)
Another race in the books, another win notch on the driving lines for Mark Jones and his own Classic Spur. Leaving from the 9 hole was no problem for this dynamic driving duo and the winner cla...
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By Patricia Miller (Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association)
A new mix of regular and first time drivers will take to the Hazel Park track in race 3 on the card. Hopes for good weather, good drives, good luck, and a great win by one of the eager competit...
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Senator Mike Nofs (19th District), who represents all of Calhoun County and part of Jackson County in Lansing, recently paid a visit to Chestnut Acres in Concord. Chestnut Acres, operated by MHHA members Linn and Tracee Hathaway, is a standardbred bo...
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Bill and Patti Gira, owners and managers of the annual Great Lakes Standardbred Sale have announced that there will not be a yearling sale at Michigan State in 2011. In a letter released Wednesday (5/25) announcing cancellation of the sale, the Gira's&nbs...
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Fowlerville has scheduled their gate training day at the Fowlerville Fair Grounds for Sunday, June 12th. Horsemen may sign in on that day and entries close at 12:00 p.m. (entry fee $10.00 per horse). Post time for the first session is 1:00 ...
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The Michigan Department of Agriculture has just released the 2011 Michigan Fair Racing Calendar complete with 37 race dates. This year's program spans ten weeks with racing at 17 different venues (15 fairs and two pari-mutuel tracks). The action...
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Carey, IN- The Harness Horse Youth Foundation kicked off its summer series of equine education programs with a tour for home-schooled students and their parents at Eash Racing Stable in Greenfield, Indiana (Don and Rosie Eash) on May 18. Nearly 40 partici...
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By Patricia Miller (Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association)
On a steamy May evening, nine Michigan amateur drivers rolled out from the gate at Hazel Park, each in pursuit of a win and the points that go with it. Seasoned competitors and new drivers alik...
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A larger than expected crowd at Hazel Park enjoyed a special treat on Friday night when Brad Kramer collected his 7,000th career win during the program's 4th race. Kramer was up on his own trotter, BIG STRIKE, for the milestone wi...
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By Patricia Miller (Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association)
Nine eager drivers will crowd into the gate at Hazel Park for Monday May 23’s next GLADA race. Newcomers will mix with seasoned competitors for the win and the photo to prove it. What is alwa...
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The MHHA Board of Directors voted to drop eliminations from all 2011 futurities except the Michigan Sire Stake. 2011 futurities with sufficient entries to split will be raced in divisions with the total purse divided evenly between the divisions.&nb...
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The MHHA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011-12 MHHA Scholarship Awards. Congratulations to the following students on well-deserved awards and best of wishes in their academic pursuits.
Winner - $2,500
Maria...
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More than forty horses in the western U.S. have been diagnosed with Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) after attending the National Cutting Horse Association Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah between April 29th and May 8th. At this poin...
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By Patricia Miller (Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association)
Classic Spur and his driver Mark Jones raced out of the 5 hole, took the lead, and finished the race in fine style, two tires intact, with a big smile on his face. He won for the second week in...
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There has been an outbreak of Rhino EHV-1 (Equine Herpesvirus), a mutant strain of the neurological variation of Rhino. Multiple confirmed deaths have been reported in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Canada. Apparently, a ho...
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Please note that if you plan to train at Hazel Park any time this season, be sure to call the race office (248-398-1000 or 800-794-8001) and notify them in advance. Hazel Park is open for training on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and each live rac...
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By Patricia Miller (Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association)
Mark Jones may be celebrating his win in the first contest, but he will have to conquer the drawn mix of last week’s contenders and two new drivers and horses to have a repeat performance. Th...
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By Patricia Miller (Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association)
Mark Jones may be celebrating his win in the first contest, but he will have to conquer the drawn mix of last week’s contenders and two new drivers and horses to have a repeat performance. Th...
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Attention golfers (and hackers)! Don't miss what's sure to be one of this summer's best horsemen diversions at the Fowlerville Golf Outing on June 5th. Whether you're a scratch golfer or not-quite-tour-ready, everyone will have a blast...
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By Patricia Miller (Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association)
Veteran trainer and amateur driver Mark Jones triumphed in the first GLADA race of the season at Hazel Park. He urged his Classic Spur trotter down the stretch in close companionship to GLADA P...
