Simply stated,
owning a Standardbred racehorse can be the most exciting investment you'll ever make. You might buy a Standardbred because you want to become intimately involved in our great sport, expect a return on your investment, or take advantage of some tax breaks.
Standardbred ownership can be all of these things—plus it's just plain fun!
And you can become directly involved. You can actually take a hand in the sport by climbing into the jog cart and taking your horse for a spin around the track as part of his training regimen.
But before we climb into the sulky, let's go back to the beginning. For most prospective owners, two questions arise: "How do I get started?" and "How much will it cost?"
 What we'll attempt to do within these pages is spell out your options and give you an estimate of the amounts you might have to spend initially and on an ongoing basis.
Fortunately, you don't have to be the Aga Khan or own a string of oil wells to get into the business of owning Standardbreds.
There are options.
The level of involvement and investment is up to you.
This Web page, created by the United States Trotting Association, is designed to provide answers to the most asked questions proposed by prospective owners,and to serve as a resource for Standardbred owners.
Here you'll find the publications, Web links, and the tools that will go a long way in helping you maximize your return on investment -- and to maximize your fun in the sport of harness racing.
See you in the winner's circle!
Try the USTA's online services for owners:
http://pathway.ustrotting.com
http://racewaylite.ustrotting.com
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Links and Resources
| Upcoming Seminars for New Owners:
May 10th, 2008
New Owner’s Seminar
Hoosier Horse Park
Hosted by Standardbred Breed Development
2:00 pm
Free Admission
Dinner Provided
RSVP by May 7th, 2008
Contact:
Jessica Barnes (371)233-3120
email jbarnes@hrc.in.gov
May 25th, 2008
New Owners Seminar
Hosted by Kentucky Harness Horsemen’s Assoc.
Woodford County Fair at The Red Mile
11:00 am
RSVP by May 19th, 2008
Contact William Napier (859)276-2468 or Jamie Coffy - email jamie.coffy@ustrotting.com
1(877)800-8782 ext 3260
750 Michigan Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215-1191
Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack
Sunday June 15, 2008 10:00 am
RSVP by June 9, 2008
1001 Harrah’s Blvd.
Chester, Pa 19013
Contact Jamie Coffy Outreach Administrator 1(877)800-8782-ext 3260 or Mike Tannker,Hurrah’s Chester Dir. Of Racing Operations (484)490-1800
Sunday July 27th, 2008
12:00 pm
RSVP July 21, 2008
Monticello Raceway
Routs 17 and 17 B
Raceway Rd
Monticello, NY 12701
Contact
John Manzi, Publicity Director
1(845)794-4100 ext 455
Jamie Coffy
1(877)800-8782 ext 3260
jamie.coffy@ustrotting.com
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Other Industry Web Sites
The U.S. Trotting Association
USTA Rule Book
USTA Web Newsroom
Hoof Beats
Race Entries and Results
TrackMaster
Industry Links
Harness Tracks of America
The Harness Racing Museum
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