REPRESENTING KENTUCKY HARNESS HORSEMEN SINCE 1973

Kentucky Harness Horsemen's Association

The Kentucky Harness Horsemen's Association (KHHA) is a non-profit organization serving Standardbred horse owners, breeders, trainers, drivers, and fans who participate in the sport of harness racing in the Bluegrass state. We have representatives at Bluegrass Downs, The Red Mile, and the fair racing circuit.

News

Gingras hits grand slam in KYSS finals; Greenshoe, Bettor’s Wish win

September 26, 2019

Driver Yannick Gingras visited the winner’s circle six times as he swept the remaining $50,000 Kentucky Sires Stakes (KYSS) consolations and collected...

2020 KHHA election approaching

September 26, 2019

If you are a member and interested in serving on the KHHA Board of Directors mail a letter with your intention to be on the ballot by December 31, 201...

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KY Sire Stakes Info

KY Fair Stakes Nomination Form

2019 Race Dates

Fair Circuit

Purchase District (Mayfield)

June 6 - 5:00 CDT

Draw: June 3

Ballard County (LaCenter) June 13 - 4:00 CDT

Draw: June 10

McCracken County (Paducah) June 24 - 6:00 CDT

Draw: June 21

Marion County (Lebanon) July 2 - 6:00 EDT

Draw: June 28

Washington County (Lebanon) July 9 - 5:00 EDT

Draw: July 5

Woodford County (Lebanon) July 19 - 5:00 EDT

Draw: July 16

Mercer County (Red Mile)

July 26 - 4:00 EDT

Draw: July 23

Finals (Red Mile)

Aug. 3 - Red Mile Card

The Red Mile

Fall Meet: July 25th -Sept. 22nd (Thursday, Saturday, Sunday)

Grand Circuit: Sept. 26th - Oct. 6th (Thursday-Sunday)

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RED MILE

Regular Meet: July 19th - Sept. 16th 2018 (Thursday, Saturday, & Sunday)

Grand Circuit Meet: Sept. 27th - Oct. 7th 2018 (Thursday - Sunday)

JOIN the KHHA!

CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

KHHA provides membership opportunities to all trainers, drivers, owners, breeders, and fans that have a stake in the harness racing industry in Kentucky. Annual membership is $50 and expires on February 28th each year.

KHHA Membership Benefits include:

Race bike coverage up to $2,000 provided programmed trainer, owner(s), and driver are all current members. Coverage applies to actual race horse is competing and pre-race warm-ups. Paid out over $25,000 in recent years to KHHA members.

3rd party liability insurance from H.H.I. that provides coverage against damages that your horse may cause to some other person or person’s property. Must occur at a pari-mutuel racetrack, county fair racetrack, or approved training center which must be listed on your membership. This insurance costs the KHHA $37 per member, yet is provided to each member along with other benefits at the annual membership fee of $50. 3rd party liability insurance has paid out over $15,000 in Kentucky claims the last several years.

Representation for members at the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, National Insurance Conferences, USTA District Meetings, and County Fair Meetings.

Tracking of legislation and regulatory changes that impact harness racing in Kentucky.

Negotiates contracts for horsemen at harness racetracks.

Annual banquet to recognize accomplishments of Kentucky horsemen.

One of a kind owner’s bonus program for those members eligible that participate in overnight racing at The Red Mile.

Operates three of the eight county fair harness racing programs in Kentucky.