Minnesota Harness Racing, Inc

REMINDER- Register your foals before Aug 31st.
Don't wait.

Standardbred Breeders!! The 2024 foal registration deadline is quickly approaching. All applications must be submitted by Saturday, August 31st to avoid any late fees!

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Nicole Boentgen.
[email protected]
952-496-7950 ext. 4

Applications can be found on our website under the forms tab, or you can click the link below.https://mn.gov/mrc/assets/SB%20Foal%20Registration%20-%20UTD_tcm1165-471105.pdf

Brands are available as a back up identification.

Today's the day.
You have been reminded :)

Join us for a night of live racing with performances by Circus Juventas on Sunday, July 14. Featuring a Tumbler Giveaway.

There's been some exciting changes! Thursday Night's Jack-Pot Purse is now $3,000!

***EXCITING NEWS***
Thursday night's Jack-Pot Race Purse is now $3,000!

Entries for Rice Lake, WI fair close in one week (July 15th).
Details below!

Some fun events to put on your calendars!

1) Rice Lake fair racing July 17 & 18 post time 7 pm
2) BBQ on July 24th
3) St Peter fair racing Aug 7th post time 1 pm
4) Horsemen at Houles afternoon Aug 10th - more details coming soon. meet the fans and spread awareness of this amazing sport!

ATTENTION HORSEMEN!
Sunday, July 14th is our Featured Night with Circus Juventas. They will be doing performances in between races in which they will have a high-wire stage setup close to the track.
They will be doing a performance in between the national anthem and the first race, and then in between races 2&3, 3&4, 4&5.

Join us for a night of live racing with performances by Circus Juventas on Sunday, July 14. Featuring a Tumbler Giveaway.

***EXCITING NEWS***
Thursday night's Jack-Pot Race Purse is now $3,000!

Entries for Rice Lake, WI fair close in one week (July 15th).
Details below!

Thank you everyone who made it to the winners circle for our MHRI sponsored race last Sunday!

Thank you This Old Horse for hosting such a wonderful night.

Cannon Falls 4th of July Fair Races have been postponed until Saturday July 6th due to weather.
Post Time 9 am.

This Sunday June 30th MHRI is sponsoring a race through This Old Horse Honoring our Standardbreds.
Please join us in the winner's circle for the picture!
Race 3 is "our race". Stay for the whole night, should be a great night of racing.
Hope to see you there!

USTA Online Entry provides additional Coggins information

This week the U.S. Trotting Association added a new, valuable feature in its online entry process that provides additional information about Coggins test results and expiration dates.

See details https://bit.ly/3xi4n3k

Enter for 4th of July Cannon Falls Fair by July 1st.

Post Time is 2 pm.

Box Closes at 11 am on July 1st.
Enter online or call AJ @ 651-829-7081

Chili Cook is on Monday June 24th! Horsemen's Lounge

Drop off crockpots any time after 11 am.
The feast will start at 5.
Top 3 winners will be announced at 8 pm. You do not need to be present to win your super awesome prize.
We'll provide toppings, bowls, spoons, napkins.
We just need to you to provide the chili, your own beverage and votes!

We will also be making blankets to donate to Northwoods Humane Society. We have some fabric, but any additional donations would be greatly appreciated.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Standardbred Breeders!! The 2024 foal registration deadline is quickly approaching. All applications must be submitted by Saturday, August 31st to avoid any late fees!

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Nicole Boentgen.
[email protected]
952-496-7950 ext. 4

Applications can be found on our website under the forms tab, or you can click the link below.https://mn.gov/mrc/assets/SB%20Foal%20Registration%20-%20UTD_tcm1165-471105.pdf

Nomination payments are due July 1st.

California Sires Stakes nomination payments due July 1 – U.S. Trotting News Sacramento, CA — Nominating and sustaining payments are due July 1 (postmarked) for the California Sires Stakes program.

You've got 13 days to get that chili recipe from your family! Or google one.

Bring your own beverage!

We'll have tables and plug ins for crockpots set up by 11.
Bowls, spoons, napkins, toppings, etc. will be provided.

If anyone has friends who would like to own a share of a racehorse. Get their feet wet to become future owners!
They have 24 hours to get their share.

4 days left to get your Summer Fling share!
It's your chance to own a share of a racehorse for the summer.

Opportunity 1) .5% share of 2 horses. $130 https://www.eventcreate.com/e/summer-fling-racing-league-muffinandbob

Opportunity 2) 1% share of 1 horse. $200
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/summer-fling-racing-league-louis

Have questions? Shoot us a message, we're happy to answer them!

Just a heads up as the season gets underway.

Please get prior approval before bringing guests back.

651-925-3943
605-310-1720
[email protected]

We understand this is a new procedure and there will be some hiccups. Please try your best. Security is just doing their job.

Don't miss out!
We’ve changed texting services.
Text MN Join to 323-443-8955

MHRI mourns the unexpected loss of MN sired Polar Storm. Our hearts go out to Sandbulte Standardbreds and all the people who had the pleasure of knowing him on his journey to the racetrack.

***Cancelled***

Minnesota Harness Racing, Inc. is proud to offer an Equine Emergency First Aid Certification class to owners, trainers, drivers, grooms, and Running Aces staff. There are only 25 spots are available.

Join us on Saturday, June 29 from 3 – 7 pm (food will be provided) for a lecture/hands on certification program.

Registration is $75 - In addition to the knowledge and hands on experience, you will also receive a complimentary 2-year membership to the Animal Emergency Resource Center and a certificate of certification.

Register using the QR code or this link: https://petemergencyeducation.com/product/6-29-24-3-7pm-equine-emergency-first-aid-certification-class-at-mn-harness-racing-inc-columbus-mn/

Contact AJ with questions 651-829-7081 or [email protected]

(Note: As this is held on the Running Aces backside, this class is not open to the public as previously indicated)

Current Paddock Layout. Think serpentine.

Please ask questions if you have any.

Back to the pre- Covid layout.

Deadlines are approaching quickly.

For more details and forms please visit

Harness Horse Youth Foundation - https://hhyf.org/scholarships-opportunities/?et_fb=1&PageSpeed=off

Christian Harness Horsemen's Association- https://chha.net/scholarships/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0cldmSXBotk762JmcjJTqXQDSmWOqvGbyDY0rcjBuqkq_T6noEcn-p1bs_aem_Aav98C4G83HRCYNzViXByL-fKhb9MKkz80qVlT12GR2rySAqzybZOUTSsZmEc7-HaYEV-raaTOyVI6TlLPYoaks2

Owners, Trainers, & Drivers this is a super easy way to support the Harness Horse Youth Foundation.
$1 per win. They keep track and let you know how much is owed at the end. Signing up is simple.

https://hhyf.org/current-fundraisers/

It’s open to everyone!
Join Summer Fling this year!!

Mandatory MRC Concussion Testing for all Drivers are scheduled for the following dates and times
- Wednesday May 8th 1 to 4 pm
- Thursday May 9th 10 am
- Wednesday May 13th 1 to 4 pm

Testing will take place in the Horsemen's Lounge in Barn A.

Licensing hours for May.

Hey everyone! ‘Tis the busy season, so just a quick reminder that if you forgot to register your Minnesota Bred by August 31st, to get that done, as the cost jumps again January 1st!

I’ve attached the link below. 🎄

www.mnbreedersfund.com

Now accepting nominations! Please reach out to me at [email protected] for any questions 😊