Wisconsin Harness Horse Association

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1 Wisconsin Harness Horse Association Yankee Time 2016 Pacer of the Year Condition Book 2017 Published by the Wisconsin Harness Horse Assoc.

2 WHHA 2017 Board of Directors (Year designates Term expiration) El Presidente - Gabe Wand gabewand@yahoo.com Phone: Vice-President - Del Moldenhauer moldys@charter.net Phone: Secretary - Jeanne Marquis jmarquis@tds.net Phone: Treasurer Sara Weaver minco8897@yahoo.com Phone: Ben DeLong delongben@yahoo.com Phone: Danny Carey dacarey10@gmail.com Phone: Patty Strand p.strand@charter.net Phone: Nellie Suppanz nelliesuppanz@gmail.com Phone: Becky Swinehart swinehartbecky@yahoo.com Phone:

3 WHHA Policies & Procedures WHHA races under the Rules & Regulations of the United States Trotting Association. In addition, the Following Policies & Procedures will govern ALL WHHA sponsored & co-sponsored race meets Membership 1. One owner and/or trainer of each horse entered to race at WHHA sponsored or cosponsored race meets MUST be a 2017 member of the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association in order to race. 2. ALL DRIVERS who drive at WHHA sponsored or co-sponsored race meets MUST be a 2017 member of the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association in order to drive. 3. Those who are not members are allowed to join on race day when paying entry fee. Coggins Test 1. Each horse must have an ORIGINAL 2017 Negative Coggins test to enter the grounds. You may be asked to present papers at the gate, so BE PREPARED. Horses not having papers will have to immediately leave the grounds and may be subject to quarantine. 2. The ORIGINAL and a photocopy must be presented to the Clerk of Course when paying entry fee. You will keep the original and the clerk will keep the copy. 3. For your convenience, you should make as many copies as races you are planning to attend. The Clerk of Course must compare the

4 WHHA Policies & Procedures cont d photo copy to the ORIGINAL at each race meet. Once deemed valid, the Clerk of Course will keep the photo copy on file at the Fair / Race Office for the required period of 5 years. 4. Those who do NOT have an ORIGINAL copy of the Negative 2017 Coggins Test will NOT be permitted to race at any Wisconsin Race meets. Breathalyzer Testing 1. All race meets may be tested. 2. Each of the following who participate that day will be tested: a. Drivers b. Starting Gate Driver c. Starter d. Presiding Judge e. Associate Judges f. Clerk of Course g. Other Appointed Racing Officials 3. There are two (2) Breathalyzer units available for testing. 4. Testing will be conducted within one (1) hour of post time by two (2) WHHA appointed officials. 5. Appointed official will ask the driver/official to blow into the unit, count to seven (7) and check the reading. Unit will then be shown to 2nd official and driver for verification of authenticity. 6. Drivers/Officials must test at a 0.0 level before being permitted to drive or perform their scheduled duty.

5 WHHA Policies & Procedures cont d 7. Drivers/Officials, who do not test 0.0, will have the opportunity to re-test with the 2nd Breathalyzer unit. 8. If drivers/officials fail to test 0.0 with the second unit, they will be given the opportunity to retest again just prior to post time. 9. The WHHA reserves the right to retest any individual(s) at any point during the meet. 10. WHHA will offer their Breathalyzer units to any other fair for use free of charge provided they have their own qualified testing officials. Race Day Insurance The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association recognizes the need for universal insurance for the drivers in our sport. We are proud to continue to offer to help subsidize the insurance costs so that every race meet in the State of Wisconsin is able to afford race day on-track driver s insurance. In return, each host track that receives a subsidy has agreed to the policy that ALL drivers must be 2017 Members of the WHHA in order to drive at their race meet in the State of Wisconsin this year. Drivers will be allowed to join on race day prior to the first post.

6 Scratch Reasons The scratch reason of Judges Not Reported is no longer available for selection in etrack. This change was made to coincide with USTA Rule 14, Section 14 which states Notification of scratched horse Whenever the judges list a horse as being scratched by the judges they shall also list the specific reason for the scratch. Please be aware that if you scratch your horse at any Wisconsin race meet, you must provide the Judge / Clerk of Course with a valid scratch reason. This will be strictly enforced. Social Media With an ongoing effort to enhance the WHHA and harness racing in Wisconsin on social media, please take the time out to develop a Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any other social media account and post your racing photos, videos, stories, etc. Furthermore, please feel free to post, follow and tag our official outlets. Facebook: WI Harness Racing Popular Tags: #wiharnessracing, #harnessracing, #luvharness

7 Wisconsin Trotter, Pacer, & Driver of the Year Points are accumulated throughout the summer at all Wisconsin race meets and fairs. Points are tallied as follows: 1 st place 50 pts 2 nd place 25 pts 3 rd place 12 pts 4 th place 8 pts 5 th place 5 pts In any double gaited event, points will be awarded separately by gait. For example, if pacers finish 1-2 and trotters finish 3-4, Pacers will receive 50 pts & 25pts and the trotters will also receive 50 pts & 25 pts. respectively. Must be a minimum of 2 horses each gait. Congratulations to 2016 Champions! Trotter of the Year New Achiever, Orval Bronkhorst Runner-Up Trotter of the Year Flash of Valor, Wand & Riniker Pacer of the Year Yankee Time, Robert Larkey Runner-Up Pacer of the Year Gooch s Bad Boy, Jessica Johnson Driver of the Year Gabe Wand, Platteville, WI Runner-Up Driver of the Year Danny Carey, McFarland, WI 310 pts. 270 pts. 495 pts. 290 pts. 1,965 pts. 735 pts.

8 Traveling Trophies Jay Eye See Traveling Trophy Awarded to the trotter with the fastest winning time in the State of Wisconsin in Flash of Valor, Westfield, 2:04.2 Golden Miss Travelling Trophy Awarded to the pacer with the fastest winning time in the State of Wisconsin in Gooch s Bad Boy, Rice Lake, 1:59.4 WHHA IRON HORSE A CRISP $100 BILL (*ties will split) will be awarded to the Trotter and Pacer who have the most starts in the State of Wisconsin in A start is defined as each dash the horse participates in. For example, if you double enter at Elkhorn and race two dashes, it counts as two starts! Prizes will be awarded at the WHHA Annual Banquet in January 2018.

9 Local Veterinarian Phone Numbers Elkhorn (Elkhorn Vet Clinic) Mineral Point (Dr. Goodweiler) (Dr. Chris Fortin) Rice Lake Local Vet is on Grounds Richland Center (Richland Vet Svc) Viroqua (Dr. Marta Engel) Westfield (Sand Country Vet) 2016 Runner-Up Pacer of the Year Gooch s Bad Boy

10 Southwest Wisconsin Wind-Up Circuit Comprised of the races at Mineral Point, Richland Center & Viroqua. The pacer, trotter & trainer of the year will each be awarded a plaque and $50 cash based upon the following conditions: 1. The winner must have started in ALL three (3) of the Wind-Up Circuit events 2. Pacer, trotter & trainer awards will be based on points earned as follows: Win 12pts 2nd 8pts 3rd 6pts 4th 4pts 5th 2pts 6th & back 1pt 3. In case of a tie, award will go to the winner with the fastest time/trainer with most wins. 4. The trotter will be recognized on Saturday and the pacer & trainer on Sunday after the last race at the Vernon County Fair in Viroqua. The plaques will be presented to the winning owners at the WHHA Annual Banquet in January Not responsible for accidents 2016 Pacer Yankee Time, Bob Larkey 2016 Trotter New Achiever, Orval Bronkhorst 2016 Trainer Bob Wand, Shullsburg, WI Contact the Circuit President with questions: Scott Gald

11 Track Records (sorted alphabetically by city) Elkhorn Trot Red Oaks Alex 2:02 (1995) Pace He s All That 1:58 (2003) Mineral Point Trot Crafty Sailor 2:02.4 (2004) Pace Finn Jet 1:58 (2010) Rice Lake Trot Photo Dream 2:01.2 (2006) Pace Field s Diabolo 1:58.2 (2002) Richland Center Trot Colonel Skywalker 2:05.2 (1997) Pace Field s Diabolo 2:02.3 (1998) Viroqua Trot Fair Trial 2:03.3 (2011) Pace Fox Valley Armor 2:00.2 (2005) Westfield Trot Fox Valley Skylar 2:03.1 (2015) Pace Book of Favors 2:00.1 (2015) 2016 Runner-Up Trotter of the Year Flash of Valor

12 Area Motels (sorted alphabetically by city) Elkhorn Americinn Motel Thomas Motel Crossroads Motel Hampton Inn Mineral Point Quality Inn Redwood Motel Dairyland Motel Rice Lake AmericInn Best Western Currier Lakeview Pullman Motel Days Inn Microtel Inn & Suites Richland Center Parkview Motel Ramada Inn Center Lodge Westfield Pioneer Motor Inn Viroqua Hickory Hill Motel Midway Motel Vernon Inn & Suites Heritage Inn

13 Rain-Out Phone Numbers Elkhorn (Swinehart cell) Mineral Point (Douglas cell) Rice Lake (Strand cell) Richland Center (Gald cell) Viroqua (Fair Office) Westfield (Wand cell) Local Websites WHHA Rice Lake Elkhorn Mineral Point Richland Center Viroqua Westfield Pari-Mutuel Contact Information Running Aces Hawthorne Racecourse

14 Elkhorn, WI WHHA Co-Sponsored Race Meet Saturday, June 17, :00 am Classes will accommodate horses entered. Horses may be classified according to age, sex, gait and money earnings. Races will be 1 Dash unless there are less than 6 races carded. *Charted Lines: TBA* In addition, there will be 2 Exhibition Time-Bar Races. No Entry Fee, but $10.00 maintenance fee applies. No Purse. Conditions: Green Horses Only. Pace: 2:20 and Trot: 2:25. Drivers of horses going faster than the specified time will be required to pay a $20 penalty. Purses: est. $200 per race Schooling after the races. Coggins test within the calendar year 2017 is required. Out of state horses require current health certificate. $20.00 entry fee and $10.00 stall maintenance fee. Money divided 50, 25, 12, 8, 5%. Per Rule 12, Section 2 of the USTA rules: said fees are payable whether or not you start your horse. Per rule 13, Section 5 of the USTA rules: in overnight events, if there are less than five (5) starters, the premium for the positions for which there are no starters may be retained by the Association. Race day on track insurance provided. All Drivers must be current members of the WHHA. Starting Gate scores 6 horses, unless track conditions do not allow. Entries close Wednesday June 14 th at 11:00am Enter online: myaccount.ustrotting.com or Call entries to: WHHA Race Secretary Becky Swinehart ~

15 Matinee Mineral Point, WI Saturday, June 24, :00pm Classes will accommodate horses entered. Horses may be classified according to age, sex, gait and money earnings. Coggins test within the calendar year 2017 required. Out of state horses require current health certificates. Race day on track insurance provided. All drivers must be current 2017 members of WHHA. *NEW IN 2017 This will be a USTA Sanctioned Matinee. This meet will now be included in the WHHA point system.* Entries close Wednesday June 21 st at 11:00am Enter online: myaccount.ustrotting.com or Call entries to: Scott Douglas, Supt of Speed: Ann Douglas: Lunch and refreshments will be provided to the horsemen and their families.

16 Elkhorn, WI WHHA Co-Sponsored Race Meet Saturday, July 1, :00 pm Classes will accommodate horses entered. Horses may be classified according to age, sex, gait and money earnings. Races will be 1 Dash unless there are less than 6 races carded. *Charted Lines: TBA* Schooling at 10:00 am. Purses: est. $200 per race Coggins test within the calendar year 2017 is required. Out of state horses require current health certificate. $20.00 entry fee and $10.00 stall maintenance fee. Money divided 50, 25, 12, 8, 5%. Per Rule 12, Section 2 of the USTA rules: said fees are payable whether or not you start your horse. Per rule 13, Section 5 of the USTA rules: in overnight events, if there are less than five (5) starters, the premium for the positions for which there are no starters may be retained by the Association. Race day on track insurance provided. All Drivers must be current members of the WHHA. Starting Gate scores 6 horses, unless track conditions do not allow. Entries close Wednesday, June 28 th at 11:00am Enter online: myaccount.ustrotting.com or Call entries to: WHHA Race Secretary Becky Swinehart

17 Marquette County Fair Westfield, WI WHHA Sponsored Meet Sunday, July 9, :00 pm Classes will accommodate horses entered. Horses may be classified according to age, sex, gait and money earnings. Races will be 2 heats unless there are enough entries to make 7 races. Purse Pool: $3,000 split equally among all races Feature Race: Free For All Pace Purse: $1,500 *You must enter into this race to be eligible Conditions: Coggins test within the calendar year 2017 required. Out of state horses require current health certificate. $20.00 to enter. Money divided 50, 25, 12, 8, 5%. Per rule 13, Section 5 of USTA rules: said fees are payable whether or not you start your horse. Per Rule 19, Section 2 of USTA rules: in overnight events if there are less than five (5) starters, the premium for the positions for which there are no starters may be retained by the Association. Race day on track insurance provided. All drivers must be current members of the WHHA. Starting Gate scores 4 horses, unless track conditions do not allow. Entries close Thursday July 6 th at 11:00am Enter online: myaccount.ustrotting.com or Call entries to: WHHA Race Secretary Becky Swinehart

18 Barron County Fair Rice Lake, WI Wednesday, July 19, :00 pm Pace NW $500 Lifetime, A.E. 2 YO $1,000 Pace NW of a Race in 2017 $1,000 Pace NW $2,500 Lifetime, AE Maidens $1,000 Trot NW $2,500 Lifetime $3,000 Thursday, July 20, :00pm Trot Free For All $1,000 Trot NW $5,000 or 1PM Race in 2017 $1,000 Pace NW $10,000 Lifetime $1,000 Pace - FFA $3,000 ALL RACES ARE 2 HEATS BOTH DAYS **CHARTED LINES TBA** Conditions: All horses require proof of negative Coggins test dated Out of state horses require current health certificates. Entry fee: $ ($10.00 of entry fee goes toward track insurance & maintenance) Money divided 50, 25, 12, 8, 5%. Fair reserves all rights to reject any entry, substitute, declare off if conditions warrant or rearrange program. In the event that a race fails to fill, we reserve the right to condition the race. The Fair is not responsible for accidents. All risks involved in connection with losses, injuries, or damages are to be assumed by owner, driver, or employees. Barron Country Fair has race day on track insurance. Entries close for both days on Monday, July 17 th at 11:00 am Enter online: myaccount.ustrotting.com Call entries to: Patty Strand, Supt. of Speed (cell) (home)

19 Boone County Fair Belvidere, IL Tuesday, August 8, :00 pm Pace NICA 2 Year Olds est. $TBD Trot NICA 2 Year Olds est. $TBD Trot NW $1,500 Lifetime est. $1,000 Trot FFA est. $1,000 Pace 2 & 3 Year Old Open est. $1,000 Wednesday, August 9, :00 pm Pace NICA 3 Year Olds est. $TBD Trot NICA 3 Year Olds est. $TBD Pace NW $1,500 Lifetime est. $1,000 Pace NW $850 in 2017 est. $1,000 Pace FFA est. $1,000 Overnight Races: $20 Entry Fee NICA Races: $50 Entry Fee Maintenance Fee: $25 for ALL RACES Overnights will go 2 heats if needed. 72 Hour Entry Box Closes at 10:00 a.m. NICA Office: or Speed Office: Supt. of Speed: Wayne Weaver & Sara Weaver Questions: Call Wayne Weaver (NO Entries)

20 Richland Center, WI WHHA Co-Sponsored Race Meet Saturday, August 12, :00 pm Classes will accommodate horses entered. Horses may be classified according to age, sex, gait and money earnings. Races will be 1 Dash unless there are less than 5 races carded. Purses: est. $200 per race Coggins test within the calendar year 2017 is required. Out of state horses require current health certificate. $20.00 entry fee. Money divided 50, 25, 12, 8, 5%. Per Rule 12, Section 2 of the USTA rules: said fees are payable whether or not you start your horse. Per rule 13, Section 5 of the USTA rules: in overnight events, if there are less than five (5) starters, the premium for the positions for which there are no starters may be retained by the Association. Race day on track insurance provided. All Drivers must be current members of the WHHA. Starting Gate scores 4 horses, unless track conditions do not allow. Entries close Wednesday, August 9 th at 11:00am Enter online: myaccount.ustrotting.com or Call entries to: Scott Gald, Supt. of Speed The Fair Board will have a food stand on the grounds. Please be sure to stop and support them!

21 Whiteside County Fair Morrison, IL Saturday, August 19, :00 pm Pace NICA 3 Year Olds est. $TBD Trot NICA 3 Year Olds est. $TBD Pace NICA 2 Year Olds est. $TBD Trot NICA 2 Year Olds est. $TBD Pace NW $2,500 Lifetime est. $900 Pace FFA est. $1,000 Overnight Races: $20 Entry Fee NICA Races: $50 Entry Fee Maintenance Fee: $20 for ALL RACES 2 Heat racing for Overnights (fewer than 5 scheduled races that day). An award of $50.00 will be given to the Driver of any horse breaking the existing track record of 2:02 trotting or 1:57.3 pacing, Also an award of $50.00 will be given each day to the winningest Driver of the day based on points system. 72 Hour Entry Box Closes at 10:00 a.m. Speed Office: or or Speed Superintendent Dan Heusinkveld Emergency # Only NO ENTRIES

22 Gogebic County Fair Ironwood, MI Friday, August 25, 2017 Pace NW $1,200 Trot NW $2,000 Trot NW $7,000 Pace 2 YO or NW 1 Race LT Pace NW $10,000 Saturday, August 26, 2017 Pace NW $3,000 Pace NW $7,500 Pace FFA Trot NW $12,000 Trot FFA 1:00 pm 1:00 pm Purses: Estimated $720 per class Entry Fee: $35.00 per class ($10.00 of entry fee goes toward track insurance & maintenance) Entry Box Closes at 10:00 a.m. day before race date. All races are one heat horses may double enter. Track accommodates eight horses per heat. Races are open to outof-state horses. Proof of negative Coggins in the last 12 months (yellow copy) and interstate health certificates are required. NO PHOTOCOPIES. In case of split races, no added money. No rain out make up, entry fee refunded. The Fair Board reserves the right to change classes. Money divided 50, 25, 12, 8, 5%. On track race day insurance provided. Unless state mandate changes, Piroplasmois is NOT required Call entries to: Myron Kauppi (6:00am 8:00pm) Fairgrounds / Speed Office County Extension Office

23 Walworth County Fair Elkhorn, WI WHHA Sponsored Meet Saturday, Sept. 2, :00pm Pace - NW $1,000 Lifetime, AE 2YO $800 Pace NW $5,000 Lifetime, AE 6YO & Up NW of a Race in 2017 $800 Pace NW $15,000 Lifetime, AE, NW $1,000 in 2017 $800 Pace NW 1 Pari-Mutuel Race in 2017 $800 Pace Free For All $1,500 Trot - NW $2,500 Life $800 Trot NW 1 Pari-Mutuel Race in 2017 $800 Trot Free For All $1,500 We need a minimum of 8 races, with minimum fields of 5 horses to ensure a quality racing program for the fair. Please double enter if you can! Entries close on Wednesday, August 30 th at 11:00am Enter online: myaccount.ustrotting.com or Call entries to: WHHA Race Secretary Becky Swinehart ~ Draw will take place at the Walworth County Fairgrounds. Everyone is welcome to come and witness. Present your current USTA membership card at entrance gate for free admission.

24 Conditions: 2017 negative Coggins test require. Equines originating from outside Wisconsin must be accompanied by interstate health certificate issued no more than 30 days. $20.00 entry fee and $10.00 stall maintenance fee. Money divided 50, 25, 12, 8, 5%. Fair reserves all rights to reject any entry, substitute, declare off if conditions warrant or rearrange program. In the event a race fails to fill, we reserve the right to condition the race. In the event multiple races fail to fill, we reserve the right to condition races and race multiple heats for the integrity of the racing program. Association is not liable for accidents. Any events rained out shall be made up at the option of the Association. Race day on track insurance provided. Starting Gate scores 6 horses, unless track conditions do not allow Trotter of the Year New Achiever

25 Iowa County Fair Mineral Point, WI Leg 1 of Wind-Up Circuit Monday September 4, :00 pm Pace NW $750 Lifetime, AE 2YO $900 Pace NW $2,500 $900 Pace NW $7,500 Lifetime, AE NW of a race in 2017 $900 Pace Free For All $900 Trot NW $3,500 Lifetime $900 Trot Free For All $900 Races will be 1 Dash unless there are less than 6 races carded. Conditions: All horses on grounds must have current negative Coggins test within the calendar year Out of state horses require current health certificates. USTA rules to govern. Entry fee: $ $10.00 stall maintenance fee which is refundable if stall left in the condition it was found. Money divided 50, 25, 12, 8, 5%. Supt. of Speed reserves the right to re-open or close any race to accommodate horses on the grounds. Association not responsible for accidents. Race day on track insurance provided. All drivers must be current members of the WHHA. Notice: no passes will be issued. Starting Gate scores 4 horses, unless track conditions do not allow. Entries close on Thursday August 31 st at 11:00am Enter online: myaccount.ustrotting.com or Call entries to: Scott Douglas, Supt of Speed: Ann Douglas:

26 Richland County Fair Richland Center, WI Leg 2 of Wind-Up Circuit Sunday, September 10, :00 noon Classes will accommodate horses entered. Horses may be classified according to age, sex, gait and money earnings. Conditions governed by USTA rules. Races will be 1 Dash unless there are less than 6 races carded. Purse Pool: $3,500 split equally among above races Conditions: All horses require proof of 2017 Coggins test and current health certificates. $20.00 to enter. USTA rules govern. Fair limits its races to advertised dates only. Superintendent reserves all rights to re-open box to accommodate horses on the grounds. Money divided 50, 25, 12, 8, 5%. Association not responsible for accidents. Fair reserves the right to postpone or declare off any or all races because of bad weather and/or track conditions. Race day on track insurance provided. All drivers must be current members of the WHHA. Starting Gate scores 4 horses, unless track conditions do not allow. Entries close Wednesday September 6 th at 11:00 am Enter online: myaccount.ustrotting.com or Call entries to: Scott Gald, Supt. of Speed

27 Vernon County Fair Viroqua, WI Leg 3 of Wind-Up Circuit Saturday Sept 16 th & Sunday Sept. 17 th Post time: 1:00 pm Both Days Classes will accommodate horses entered. Horses may be classified according to age, sex, gait and money earnings. All races are 2 heats. When entering please state if there is any day you can NOT race. Races will be carded on the date that best fits the racing program of the fair. *Note: The fair will do it s best to accommodate all horses. If you can only race a certain day, you have the possibility of being up in class. Purse Pool: $5,000 split equally among all remaining races for both days. Conditions: Horses require proof of negative 2017 Coggins test and current health certificate. USTA rules to govern. All classes $20.00 to enter. Money divided 50, 25, 12, 8, 5%. Association not responsible for accidents. This Fair reserves the right to postpone, change, or declare off any race on account of insufficient entries, bad weather or unavoidable causes. Race day on track insurance provided. All drivers must be current members of the WHHA. Starting Gate scores 4 horses, unless track conditions do not allow. Entries close for both days Wednesday, September 13 th at 11:00am Call entries to Conrad Lewison:

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