Hoof Beats March 2022
Features
Legislative Landscape
Lobbyists in nation’s capital help USTA make sure there is representation for Standardbreds, and harness racing
by Kathy Parker
A Ray of Sunshine
Dan Daley Jr. trying to keep pari-mutuel harness racing alive in Florida
by Jessica Hallett
Faithful Friend
N.J. legislator Ron Dancer sponsors bills to promote, protect harness racing in his state
by Rich Fisher
The Legend of Corwin
Late USTA president, Ohio lawmaker set unparalleled standard for leadership
by Jay Wolf
Departments
Stories
Gallery
Hazardous Duty
Profile: Ross Bonafield
Starting Young
First a couple of mares; today a breeding farm
by Megan Rider
Profile: Keystone Sadie
Family of Champions
Mare with great maternal line making her mark
by Kathy Parker
Horse Care
The Tails Have It!
Tails serve horses in all sorts of ways
by Hope Ellis-Ashburn
Feed Time
Feeding the Newborn
Colostrum an important source of antibodies, nutrients
by Laurie Lawrence, PhD.
Shoeing News
Turn Talk
Proper shoeing will help a horse navigate the turns on a track
by Steve Stanley
Voices
Director’s Chair
by Joe Faraldo
Stand by Your Brand; It’s Your Choice
The USTA’s job is to provide an ID to ensure integrity of the breed
Under Wraps
by Tim Bojarski
Washed Up?
Not Bruce Ranger, who at 62 is still driving the ovals, and roads, of New England
Food for Thought
by Tom LaMarra
Details Matter
Total wagering for 2021 increases, but what is the context of the gains?
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Starting Gate
Starting Lines
In Memoriam
Greener Pastures
Horsemen’s Shop
Advertisers’ Index
Photo Finish