Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association

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OHHA MEMBERSHIPS

Become an OHHA Member Today! The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association unites all persons interested in the sport of harness racing in Ohio into a single association to serve the collective needs of Ohio’s Standardbred horse owners, breeders, trainers, drivers, and caretakers. For over fifty years we have strived to protect, preserve, promote, and serve our members while maintaining the welfare of harness racing in Ohio, but we can only continue to do so with your help and support via membership. The OHHA has two levels of membership: ACTIVE MEMBERS: Any person who is an owner, trainer, driver, or breeder of Standardbred horses who are licensed by the Ohio State Racing Commission, or are active members of the U.S. Trotting Association. As an Active Member you will receive all the benefits of OHHA Membership and have voting privileges to elect the people that will play an important role in the direction the harness horse racing industry takes in Ohio. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: Any person(s) interested in or directly involved in the Ohio Standardbred horse industry. Associate members enjoy all the benefits of membership except voting privileges. Many horse caretakers, and harness racing enthusiasts fall into this category and it important that you join us because you will add strength to our bargaining power that comes from a large membership. By becoming a member at any level, you enable the OHHA to become a powerful and persuasive force in Ohio. Federal law requires that all members be informed that approximately 50% of membership fees will be allocated for lobbying expenses and $10.00 from each fee is allocated for the publication and distribution of the annual OHHA magazine that highlights outstanding achievements of the people and their harness horses in Ohio.
OHHA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE: Active Membership or Associate Membership - $65.00
It’s easy to become an OHHA Member: See an OHHA representative at the racetrack, fill out an application and pay your fees, or download our Membership Application online by clicking on the link below (you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer)
2010 Membership Form Print this out, fill in the necessary informtion, and enclose a check or money order and snail-mail to:
	Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association 800 Michigan Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215-1166	(800) 353-6442 (614) 221-8726 fax
OHHA BENEFITS
SULKY INSURANCE* ($1,500 Maximum Coverage) Provides coverage against damage to expensive equipment warming up or during a race, excluding wheels and discs. Remember, in order for your sulky claim to be honored, the trainer, the owner or owners of the horse, the owner or owners of the sulky and the driver of the horse MUST ALL be members of the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association in order for a damaged sulky to be covered. THIRD PARTY LIABILITY INSURANCE* Provides coverage for damages to third person or their property caused by an OHHA member-owned horse. FIRE INSURANCE* Maximum coverage on horses up to $15,000 per horse and on tack up to $7,500 per owner at a $1,500 per horse rate when stabled at the covered training centers and pari-mutuel raceways in Ohio. ON-TRACK ACCIDENT INSURANCE Provides medical, disability and AD&D coverage for drivers and/or trainers warming up or during a race at all Ohio commercial tracks and the Ohio county fairs that purchase the coverage. FIRE & DISASTER INSURANCE Free coverage at Ohio’s commercial tracks. Up to $15,000 per horse and $7,500 per owner for equipment ($1,500 per horse). TRAINING CENTER INSURANCE Same coverage as the fire and disaster insurance at the commercial tracks (see above) for fairgrounds and training centers that purchase this protection at reasonable rates. GROOM’S INSURANCE Available for all full-time employees in racing stables and/or breeding farms. SELF PAY HEALTH INSURANCE Offers trainers and drivers valuable coverage at affordable group rates. All policies are available for inspection at the OHHA office. * These benefits are for OHHA Active members only

How the OHHA Works for Members

A retirement program for Trainers, Drivers, and Grooms

Onsite representation at all Ohio parimutuel racetracks and many Ohio Fairs

PACER-Political Action Committee for Equine Racing presents the harness racing message

Representation to the Ohio State Racing Commission

Representation to the Ohio Legislature

Strength in bargaining because of a large membership

Host Fair Officials continuing education seminar to County Fair Officials

Publication and distribution of the Ohio Stallion Directory each year

Silent Stallion Auction each year featuring breedings to many of Ohio's Top Stallions

Annual Awards Banquet honoring Ohio's best people and horses each year

Eight monthly Newsletters, quarterly Magazine, and a Website dedicated to Ohio harness horse affairs

OHHA helps sponsor seminars on buying, owning, training and caring for the harness horse

The services of a knowledgeable Board of Directors and Administrative Staff who dedicate their efforts toward the improvement of the Standardbred racing and breeding industry in Ohio

OHHA Mission Statement

Founded in 1953, the mission of the
Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association
is to preserve, protect, promote
and serve the Standardbred
industry in Ohio & beyond.

Important Dates

October 26, 2010
4th Quarter Board Meeting~OHHA Office
January 14, 2011
1st Quarter Board Meeting~OHHA Office
January 15, 2011
OHHA/USTA District #1 Annual Membership Meetings
Meetings are are held at the OHHA office in Columbus, Ohio at 1 pm, and all horseman are welcome to attend.

2010 OHHA Memberships--JOIN NOW!

It's easy and quick to join the
Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association.
Just click on the link below to join and
receive all of our membership benefits!

(614) 221-3650 or (800) 353-6442

ABOUT US

OHHA MEMBERSHIPS