Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award to Fayette County HHA

Grove City, Ohio – The Fayette County Harness Horsemen’s Association will be presented the 2021 Ohio Harness Horsemens Association Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award.   The Fayette County Harness Horsemen’s Association was formed in 1960 and has been active for over 60 years.

The Association works closely with the county fair board to provide year-round support to local harness racing horsemen.  The Association hosts an annual spring matinee and two days of racing at the Fayette County Fair in Washington Court House.

The Association also assists the fair by providing equipment to maintain the track for the horsemen to use throughout the year.

The award is named for Dick Brandt Sr., who served as President of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association in 1984 and 1985. He was a past Chairman of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Health and Retirement Fund and Treasurer of P.A.C.E.R. (Political Action Committee for Equine Racing).

He also served a member of the United States Trotting Association’s Board of Director and Treasurer. The Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award is awarded to local horsemen’s associations and matinee clubs who have made a commitment to county fair racing.

The award is based on involvement with their local fair board, local matinees, community involvement, improvements to racing and barn areas and assistance with racing programs during the fair week.  The award will be presented at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Annual Awards Banquet January 15, 2022, at the Hilton Columbus-Polaris in Columbus, Ohio.

For more information: Frank Fraas ffraas@ohha.com 614-221-3650   The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) is a non-profit organization serving Standardbred horse owners, breeders, trainers, drivers, and fans who participate in the sport of harness racing in the Buckeye State. OHHA was founded in 1953.

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