Welcome to the wonderful world of harness racing!

This is an exciting sport to watch featuring magnificent animals, and a challenging game on which to bet. Let us at the U.S. Trotting Association, the official record-keeper for the sport of harness racing and breed registry of the Standardbred horse, be your guide. We will show you the beauty of the Standardbred breed, explain a few things you might see at a racetrack, and even give you a few tips on how you can make some money and have fun wagering on the sport.



What Is Harness Racing? | What Is a Standardbred?| Life After Racing The Racetrack Experience | Pacers vs. Trotters | Position is Everything Equipped for Racing Make a Bet | The Toteboard | Handicapping Factors Main Events | Racing at the Fair | Stakes vs. Overnights A History of Harness Racing Harness Racing Lingo Who's Who at the Track Where to Go - Find a Racetrack near you Get Involved!