Delaware Valley USHWA names its Caretaker of the Year

HARRINGTON, DE –   The Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is pleased to announce its 2024 Caretaker of the Year is Tom Cugle.

Cugle is a long-time employee (nearly 20 years) of the George Teague harness racing stable, where he has been a vital part of the training and breeding operations. He’s taken care of many former stars from the Teague stable, including Total Truth, Mr. Wiggles, Delmarvalous, Barber Pole, Custard the Dragon, Somewhereovertherainbow and Kodak Black. Cugle’s tireless work ethic and dependability earned him national Caretaker of the Year honors in 2010, when he won the Harness Tracks of America sponsored award.

He currently is responsible for the care of 9 horses, while also overseeing broodmares in foal through the birthing process during breeding season.

Cugle was a unanimous pick for this prestigious award which honors a local Delmarva caretaker and will be presented the honor at the January 17 Delaware Standardbred Owners Association banquet in Dover at the Modern Maturity Center.

From the Delaware Valley Chapter of USHWA