Wednesday 26 June 2019 turned out to be a big day in harness racing in this Country, with significant movement on two issues that have been hovering around for quite a while

I know it’s not directly related to harness racing, but having spoken to Dunedin vet and Forbury Park stalwart Peter Gillespie, who was directly involved in the incident, about the incident and heard his horrific description, it’s a matter that will touch the heart of all horse lovers.

Your licence is now due for renewal (by 30 June) and can be renewed online via your "My HRNZ" login through HRNZ's website.

The word from HRNZ is that micro-chipping of horses is being introduced in the near future, thereby eliminating the need for the ugly freeze brands on the necks of our standard-breds.