USHWA donates $1000 towards Ontario fire victims

The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), North America’s trade group of harness racing communicators, will be making a $1,000 contribution towards the fund created to assist the people affected by the tragic fire this pastMonday at Classy Lane Training Center in Ontario, which claimed the lives ofdozens of Standardbreds and severely impacted the lives of many owners, trainers and caretakers stabled at the farm.

“The words ‘barn fire’ may be among the two scariest words in all of harness racing,” stated Chris Tully, USHWA President, “and the devastating effects such an event has on a harness community cannot be overstated. Many of the people suffering losses in this fire were and are supporters of USHWA when they have a champion horse, and we feel that it is imperative to support these people in this extremely difficult time.”

“We are hopeful that our contribution, added to the large amount of financial support received from across the harness world, will help those affected to rebuild their stables and start them back on the road to competition and success.”

The Central Ontario Standardbred Association, whose president is Hall of Fame horseman Bill O’Donnell, has created an official page for donations at the GoFundMe website, at https://www.gofundme.com/abhm5afg. Horsemen and fans who want to contribute to the Fund can click on this link, or mail a check made out to “Classy Lane Barn Fire” and send it to the Central Ontario Standardbred Association, Box 297, Campbellville ONTARIO L0P 1B0.

Adam Sinclair