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The annual meeting of Harness Horsemen International is set for Monday, Feb. 24 through Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
The meetings begin with an HHI Board Meeting on Feb. 24 at 4:30 pm, followed by a Welcome Reception at 5:30 pm at the Beach Terrace Ocean Restaurant & Patio.
On Tuesday, February 25, the General Session kicks off at 9:00 AM with an opening address from HHI President Ron Battoni. Following this, Mike Tanner, Executive Vice President of the USTA, will speak. Attendees will also enjoy a presentation from The American Horse Council (AHC) reflecting on the past year and looking ahead. Dr. Nicole Tate from the University of Minnesota will discuss equine DNA. The morning session will conclude with HHI minutes, business, and association reports.
The agenda for Wednesday, February 26, begins with a presentation from Adam Glass, Senior Director of B2B Services and Adam Marchuck, Vice President of Legal and Government Affairs at Rush Street Interactive and BetRivers. Following this, Jessica Johnson and Vikki Pfeilsticker will introduce a new marketing approach for HHI. The session will then move on to HHI Committee reports, covering insurance, legal, convention, foundation, and association matters. The day will culminate with the Awards Luncheon, featuring the presentation of the HHI Person of the Year Award to Ellen Taylor, the HHI Appreciation Award to Jessica Hallet, and the HHI Clyde Hirt Media Award to Kim Rinker.
On Thursday, Feb. 27, a 9am General Session begins the day, followed by association reports and any unfinished business, with HHI elections following before the conclusion of all meetings.
HHI’s Board of Directors includes Ron Battoni, President; Kim Hankins, First VP; Tony Somone, Second VP; Sal DiMario, Secretary; Andy Markano, Treasurer. At-Large Directors are Cathy Dessert, Aaron Hall, Mike Harant, and Paul London, and Emeritus Members are Mike Izzo and Tom Luchento.
