News

16 December 2015
The impact of drought in Victoria
The impact of drought in Victoria

HBV are aware of the worsening drought, particularly in the western half of Victoria and the impact that this situation is likely to have on the industry’s broodmare herd in coming months

14 December 2015
Lenny's Interdom win a triumph for the Big V
Lenny's Interdom win a triumph for the Big V

Lennytheshark’s amazing win in the $1.3-million Inter Dominion Grand Final at Gloucester Park was an all-Victorian triumph for the breeding industry

14 December 2015
HBV headlines in Summer of Glory Charity Cup!
HBV headlines in Summer of Glory Charity Cup!

Harness Breeders Victoria Executive Officer, Desiree Pettit-Keating, will partner with Kate Gath in Tuesday's Double Seater Sulky Charity Cup at the launch of the 2016 Summer of Glory Carnival at Tabcorp Park Melton

11 December 2015
SURVEY: Parasite control in Standardbred studs in Australia
SURVEY: Parasite control in Standardbred studs in Australia

Charles Sturt University equine veterinarians are looking for breeders to complete a survey to help research resistance of parasites in horses - can you help?

10 December 2015
HRV unveils internship program
HRV unveils internship program

Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) and Community College Gippsland have combined to develop the Harness Racing Internship Program

29 November 2015
Victorian stars win Interdom heats
Victorian stars win Interdom heats

Victorian stars Lennytheshark and Philadelphia Man began their 2015 Inter Dominion campaign in flawless fashion last night at Gloucester Park

20 November 2015
Trackbred - Breeder Profile Dr Art Meeker

Dr Art Meeker is not as young as he would like to be, but he has an extraordinary wealth of knowledge, experience and anecdotes way beyond his years...

20 November 2015
Trackbred - Breeder Profile Ashley Haynes

A chance meeting at a Finley hotel in 2006 between local butcher, Ashley Haynes, and Melton estate agent, Ted Payne, paved the way for one of hte most successful partnerships in Victorian trotting...

18 October 2015
HBV Opposes Mandatory Microchipping
HBV Opposes Mandatory Microchipping

Harness Breeders Victoria has recently discussed the merits of introducing microchips in place of alpha-angle freeze branding as the primary method of identifying standardbreds

18 October 2015
HBV's Search for a Star!
HBV's Search for a Star!

HBV's search for a cover star to grace the cover of the 2016 Australasian Standardbred Stallion Guide is back on...

18 October 2015
Vale Leo Newbound
Vale Leo Newbound

Shepparton’s Leo Newbound who died suddenly last Saturday was a true harness stalwart who had an association with some of the best pacers and trotters to grace Australian trotting tracks

18 October 2015
Book Your Place in the Trackbred Yearling Sales Edition Now
Book Your Place in the Trackbred Yearling Sales Edition Now

A new concept for the Trackbred jounal with the next publish date due just before the first APG Sale in Melbourne - a boon for vendors looking for extra exposure for their yearlings...

17 October 2015
Strong Entries Expected for Shepparton Yearling Sale
Strong Entries Expected for Shepparton Yearling Sale

A strong catalogue of quality bred youngsters is anticipated for the inaugural Shepparton Harness Racing Club’s Yearling Sale

26 July 2015
Vicbred Horse Smashes Yonkers Record
Vicbred Horse Smashes Yonkers Record

Vicbred horse, Crombie, smashed the track record for a mile at Yonkers.

20 July 2015
Trackbred for Interstate Association Members
Trackbred for Interstate Association Members

Formerly, many interstate Breeder's Association members will have received Trackbred as part of their membership benefit package.

17 July 2015
Any advantage in early foals?
Any advantage in early foals?

In Victoria, mares reach the peak of their fertility in December/January.

2018 IRT Victorian Breeders Awards Winners
2018 IRT Victorian Breeders Awards Winners

Harness Breeders Victoria hosted their annual awards get-together at the Shepparton Harness Racing Club on Sunday for the IRT Victorian Breeder Awards