OHHA NEWS April 2019 BREED, BUY & RACE IN OHIO! OHIO IS FOR WINNERS! Conrad photo McCoy Receives USTA President's Award Steve McCoy was presented the USTA President's Award at the USTA Recognition Luncheon on March 10th at Hilton Columbus at Easton. McCoy is a USTA Director from District 1 who was appointed in 2014. He chairs the USTA’s Subcommittee on Board Protocol. McCoy has served on the OHHA Board for over 15 years and is a former OHHA President. He has been involved in harness racing for over 30 years. Congratulations, Steve on your award! L-R Brenda McCoy, Steve McCoy and Betty McCoy. Spring Haven Farm using colors, they need to be maroon and Annie Oakley Shoot Out race at the gray. The winner will be given a $25.00 gift Darke Co Fair in August and the Final Ladies Driving Series card and will receive items with the new at the Delaware County Fair in Sep- By Emily Hay logo. tember. • Horses racing in the Final must have As the series has grown it is time to apply There is a lot going on this year for the 3 starts in the Spring Haven Farm La- some guidelines that should be followed to Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series. dies Driving Series and the lady driver protect the integrity of our Sponsor as well Check out the Huff's Guide for the sched- must have 6 starts. as the Sport of Harness Racing. ule. Again, this year we will also team up with A few of the fairs are hosting both a trot • Ladies who sign up to drive must find Pacing For The Cure. Those wishing to and a pace race this year. New this year, replacement or repay entry fee and wear a patch for the charity are encour- the OHHA and the ladies are partnering Lasix if horse had to be scratched for aged to do so. To participate in the Pacing on a Food Bank Drive at the fairs, invit- no driver. For The Cure fundraiser, a $1.00 donation ing fans to bring a canned food item that • You only get points for best finish of a is given to the charity for each of your will be donated to a local charity and an trot or pace race that are held on same driving wins. Contact Jeff Gesek for more oversized check will be presented in the day. Fair hosting a trot race one day information. Phone: 609-354-8992 or email winner’s circle after the ladies’ race. Spring and a pace race the next, you will be [email protected]. Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series Drivers awarded points for both days’ finishes. We plan to have a 2020 Calendar also. will donate a basket of goodies to go along • If you are under investigation or have a Any lady driver who is interested in being with the check. positive test under USTA rules please don’t enter until that is cleared. in it, please let me know. Currently fans are participating in a contest • Points will be 1st-50, 2nd-25, 3rd-12, The Spring Haven Farm Driving Series is to design a new logo. The logo must say 4th-8, 5th-5. 10 points will be given for looking forward to another great summer Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series showing up to race or drive. of racing! and the lettering must be script font. If • Top 8 drivers will be invited to the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association 2237 Sonora Dr. | Grove City, OH 43123 | 614-221-3650 | www.ohha.com | Facebook: OhioHarnessHorsemensAssociation 2019 Racing Dates Governor Mike DeWine Northfield Park Jan. 1 - Dec. 30 Meet Mike DeWine’s story is a true Ohio story. Miami Valley Gaming Jan 4 - May 6 Your Raised in Yellow Springs, Ohio, Mike DeW- Eldorado Scioto Downs Governor ine and Fran (Struewing) met in the first May 7 - Sept. 7 grade and married while students at Miami Hollywood at Dayton University. They’ve been blessed with eight Raceway children and 24 grandchildren. Family is at the core of everything Sept. 10 - Dec. 28 Mike DeWine does, and that’s why he has devoted his life to fighting Upcoming OHHA for Ohio’s families. He knows when families are strong, Ohio commu- Board Meetings April 18th nities are stronger, and our future is bright. 2nd Quarter OHHA Board Mtg at OHHA Office. Vision for the Future July 11th Mike DeWine loves Ohio and cares passionately about our state’s 3rd Quarter OHHA Board Mtg future. He will fight for an Ohio that works for everyone – every person at OHHA Office. and every family in every corner of our state. From world class cities to some of the best small towns Members are always wel- in America, Mike DeWine knows that to build our state into an economic powerhouse, we must have come for lunch and to attend board meeting general strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help. session at noon. Please RSVP by calling the OHHA office at Ohio Values 614-221-3650 Mike DeWine’s family started a seed company in Yellow Springs. Working alongside his parents and grandparents, Mike learned early the value of hard work, strong leadership, and fiscal responsibility. Dates to Remember Growing up, he loaded seed bags onto trucks and boxcars, shoveled wheat out of trucks during har- TBA Ohio Racing Commission vest, worked in wheat fields to help ensure the purity of the seed, and basically did whatever it took Meeting to get the job done for their customers. Inseparable to the end, his parents were married for 65 years See OSRC website and died within four days of each other. The values he learned from them still live within him today. www.racingohio.net Riffe Center A Lifetime of Service 77 S High St. Columbus, OH 43215 On November 6, 2018, Mike DeWine was elected to serve as the 70th Governor of the State of Ohio. The Governor has had a long and distinguished career in public service, focusing on protecting Ohio May 14th Spring Mixed Sale children and families. He was previously the 50th Attorney General of Ohio and has previously been Champions Center elected to serve as Greene County Prosecutor, Ohio State Senator, U.S. Congressman, Ohio Lt. Gov- Springfield, OH ernor, U.S. Senator. Biography and photo courtesy of Governor Dewine's office. Have a suggestion for an Ohio legislator to feature in one of our publications? Contact the office or send an email to [email protected]. Spring Matinées OHHA Advertising Opportunities Stallion ads available for both the May 11: Mercer County Fairgrounds Spring and Winter issues as well as 2019 Publication Schedule and May 19: Darke County Fairgrounds Stallion Directory. Holiday ads will Advertising Deadlines: also be available in the Winter issue. May 25:Defiance County Fairgrounds Summer- June: Ads due April 30th May 26: Champaign County Fairgrounds Reservation forms can be found on Fall- September: Ads due July 30th the OHHA wesbite www.ohha.com Winter- December: Ads due October 30th under News & Publications. Stallion Directory: Ads due November 15th OHHA Office Staff OHHA Track Reps Renée Mancino Regina Mayhugh Amy Hollar Brett Merkle Executive Director Communications Director Northfield Park Scioto Downs, Miami Valley (614) 778-5905 Gaming & Racing, Hollywood at Cheri Johnson Linda Nance Benefits Administrator Dayton Raceway Office Administrator (614) 354-1601 Deborah Martinez-Morales Susan Schroeder Senior Accountant Project Coordinator 2 OHHA News | April 2019 Thank You to our 2019 P.A.C.E.R. Contributors OHHA Pacesetters as of 3/29/19 Donald Bean Don & Tamara Hoovler Dan Noble Charles & Johanna Beaver Roger Huston John Oliverio Lucinda Belcher Dr. Robert Hutchison Stephen Reis Brad & Lisa Bixler Randall & Erin Hutchison Dayle Roof Ted Blain Jayme Laing Michael & Patty Roth Jim Buchy Toni Langhann Dave Scott Roy & Melissa Burns Herbert & Rosemary LeVan Andrew Shrock Casey & Brady Clemens Kevin Manley Lester Shrock Daniel Coate Kathy Martin Jeanne Stewart Brad Conrad Rick & Marlene Martindale Brent Tartar Jennifer Daniels Sean Mayhugh Michael Walker Nathan Davis Richard & Joyce McClelland Matt Waltz Patricia Davis John Melshiemer Jerry Welch Carl & Chris Easterday Mahlon Miller Pamella Weller Shari & Dana Eidens Marlin Miller Noah Wengerd Rebecca Ewing-Buckner Harold & Peggy Moore Ronnie and Briana Wrenn Robert Grose Rory Moore Steven Zeehandelar Jason Hanna John & Kyle Mossbarger Aimee Hock Hunter Myers P.A.C.E.R. - Ohio horse racing received great support from All P.A.C.E.R. donations go to a candidate’s campaign Governor Kasich and Ohio legislators with the enactment funds. of House Bill #386 (HB386). We must support those legis- The OHHA offices receive calls every week from state lators who support us. legislators asking for campaign donations as they attempt to raise campaign financing throughout the year. Donate by sending a personal check, LLC check* or money order to: Corporate checks are not acceptable for PAC donations. P.A.C.E.R Personal or LLC checks only are acceptable for PAC dona- 2237 Sonora Dr. tions. Grove City, OH 43123 If donating in cash to a PAC the limit for a cash donation Must include employer information, type of business and from a single individual on a yearly basis is $100. occupation. A special Thank You to those who donate! OHHA News | April 2019 3 Keeping Your Mare and Foal Healthy Takes Prevention By Gabe Middleton DVM, Orrville Veterinary Clinic Foal Gallery The birth of a live foal is the culmination initial dose of nutrients and immunity. of a tremendous amount of preparation, management, and even some good luck.