I enjoyed this Diane as my family were involved in harness racing many years ago. It’s a great report. Great to see your first post for the 50 day challenge. Thanks for joining the fun
A wonderful little shard of family history! Sadly harness racing has gone the way of the dodo. There is one track here in New York, Yonkers Raceway. I have fond memories of going to Blue Bonnets racetrack in Montreal with my grandfather when I was little. He took me there on the "open barn" day so I could visit the horses.
I am glad this brought back a happy memory for you. There are still 26 active Harness Racing Clubs in my state of New South Wales, Australia. They do not attract the number of spectators that they once did.
I enjoyed this Diane as my family were involved in harness racing many years ago. It’s a great report. Great to see your first post for the 50 day challenge. Thanks for joining the fun
A side branch of my family have been involved in harness racing for four generations!
An interesting wee tidbit of family history
A wonderful little shard of family history! Sadly harness racing has gone the way of the dodo. There is one track here in New York, Yonkers Raceway. I have fond memories of going to Blue Bonnets racetrack in Montreal with my grandfather when I was little. He took me there on the "open barn" day so I could visit the horses.
I am glad this brought back a happy memory for you. There are still 26 active Harness Racing Clubs in my state of New South Wales, Australia. They do not attract the number of spectators that they once did.