Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association

Upcoming events

    • January 01, 2026
    • April 15, 2026
    • 11:59 PM
    Register

    Two and Three-Year Olds that are MI Sired ONLY

    Michigan Colt Stakes SIRED ONLY Sustaining Payments are due April 15, 2026. If nominated by February 16th.

    MI Sired 10 -event series: 8 Blue, 8 Green the Great Lakes Stakes & Spartan Stakes.

    Please pay online using credit card or print the invoice to mail a check to the MHHA Office. 

    Receipt at the MHHA Office by close of business on deadline date or by official U.S. Postal Service postmark ONLY. MHHA suggests using certified mail or Post Office Form 3817 "Certificate of Mailing", but only if the receipt for mailing bears a Post Office postmark. To assure proper postmark if mailing at or near deadline, we suggest having the post office hand stamp your entry, 

    • January 01, 2026
    • April 15, 2026
    • 11:59 PM
    Register

    Colt Stakes SIRED SUPPLEMENTAL Payment (MI SIRED ONLY) - Due April 15th

    Payment only necessary if the February 17th nomination was missed

    Two and Three-Year Olds that are MI Sired ONLY

    MI Sired 10 -event series: 8 Blue, 8 Green, the Great Lakes Stakes & Spartan Stakes.

    Please pay online using credit card or print the invoice to mail a check to the MHHA Office. 

    Receipt at the MHHA Office by close of business on deadline date or by official U.S. Postal Service postmark ONLY. MHHA suggests using certified mail or Post Office Form 3817 "Certificate of Mailing", but only if the receipt for mailing bears a Post Office postmark. To assure proper postmark if mailing at or near deadline, we suggest having the post office hand stamp your entry, 

    • January 01, 2026
    • April 15, 2026
    • 11:59 PM
    Register

    Colt Stakes MIXED SUPPLEMENTAL Payment - Due April 15th

    Payment only necessary if the February 17th nomination was missed

    Two and Three-Year Olds that are MI Bred ONLY

    Please pay online using credit card or print the invoice to mail a check to the MHHA Office. 

    Receipt at the MHHA Office by close of business on deadline date or by official U.S. Postal Service postmark ONLY. MHHA suggests using certified mail or Post Office Form 3817 "Certificate of Mailing", but only if the receipt for mailing bears a Post Office postmark. To assure proper postmark if mailing at or near deadline, we suggest having the post office hand stamp your entry, 

    • January 01, 2026
    • April 15, 2026
    • 11:59 PM
    Register

    This payment is only for Michigan Sired two-year-olds, who were previously nominated as yearlings, eligible to the Michigan Sire Stake, if the March 16th Sustaining payment was missed.

    Due April 15, 2026

    Please pay online using credit card or print the invoice to mail a check to the MHHA Office. 

    Please click here for a PDF of the form to mail to MHHA.

    Receipt at the MHHA Office by close of business on deadline date or by official U.S. Postal Service postmark ONLY. MHHA suggests using certified mail or Post Office Form 3817 "Certificate of Mailing", but only if the receipt for mailing bears a Post Office postmark. To assure proper postmark if mailing at or near deadline, we suggest having the post office hand stamp your entry, 

    • January 24, 2026
    • June 30, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    Register

    Michigan Sire Stakes Nominating Payments for Foals of 2025 are due June 30, 2026. 

    Please pay online using credit card or print the invoice to mail a check to the MHHA Office. 

    Please click here for a PDF of the form to mail to MHHA.

    Sire Stakes Conditions, Foals of 2024

    Receipt at the MHHA Office by close of business on deadline date or by official U.S. Postal Service postmark ONLY. MHHA suggests using certified mail or Post Office Form 3817 "Certificate of Mailing", but only if the receipt for mailing bears a Post Office postmark. To assure proper postmark if mailing at or near deadline, we suggest having the post office hand stamp your entry, 

    • April 16, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • AMR Office, 2123 University Park Drive, Suite 150, Okemos, MI 48864
    Register

    The MHHA Board of Directors meetings are generally on the third Thursday of the month at 4 PM. If the AMR conference room is unavailable on the third Thursday the meeting may move to the Thursday before or Thursday after depending on the availability of the conference room.

    Board of Directors Meetings are open to attend in person.

    Schedule for 2026:

    • April 16 - MHHA
    • May 14 – MHHA
    • June 25 – MHHA


    • May 09, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • 316 W Charlotte St, Centreville, MI 49032

    SAVE THE DATE

    Fowlerville will host Gate Schooling on May 9, 2026 at noon. 

    Questions? Contact Claudia Cary Davidson 517-294-0003


    • May 14, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • AMR Office, 2123 University Park Drive, Suite 150, Okemos, MI 48864
    Register

    The MHHA Board of Directors meetings are generally on the third Thursday of the month at 4 PM. If the AMR conference room is unavailable on the third Thursday the meeting may move to the Thursday before or Thursday after depending on the availability of the conference room.

    Board of Directors Meetings are open to attend in person.



    • May 31, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • 316 W Charlotte St, Centreville, MI 49032

    SAVE THE DATE

    St Joseph County Grange Fair will host Gate Schooling on May 31, 2026 at noon. 

    Questions? Contact the Fair Office at (269) 467-8935


    • June 06, 2026
    • www.ustrotting.com

    Draw Date: Saturday, June 6

    Enter online with USTA www.ustrotting.com before 10:00 AM of the designated draw date. 

    Post Time: 5:00 PM



    Croswell Fair

    Address: 118 E. Harrington Rd. Croswell, MI 48422

    ​Office Phone: 810-404-4929 or​ 810-404-0287

    Email: info@croswellfair.org

    The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired Colt Stakes is limited to a total of 10 events. The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired includes 8 Blue events, 8 Green events, Great Lakes Stakes and Spartan Stakes. The 10 events can be a combination of starts in the Blue, Green, Great Lakes and Spartan Stakes. A Michigan sired horse nominated to this program is also eligible to enter in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Colt Stakes events. The Michigan sired horse may only start in 10 events in the early closing colt stakes. If a Michigan sired horse starts in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Company Colt stakes, the start in the Mixed Company Colt Stakes will count as one of the Michigan Sired Colt Stakes ten events.

    MI 2YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Starting fee: $150.00

    MI 3YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Stating fee: $150.00


    MI 2YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Starting fee: $100.00

    MI 3YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Stating fee: $100.00


    MIXED Est. Purse $6,800.00; Starting fee: $100.00


    • June 07, 2026
    • www.ustrotting.com

    Draw Date: Saturday, June 7

    Enter online with USTA www.ustrotting.com before 10:00 AM of the designated draw date. 

    Post Time: 5:00 PM



    Croswell Fair

    Address: 118 E. Harrington Rd. Croswell, MI 48422

    ​Office Phone: 810-404-4929 or​ 810-404-0287

    Email: info@croswellfair.org

    The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired Colt Stakes is limited to a total of 10 events. The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired includes 8 Blue events, 8 Green events, Great Lakes Stakes and Spartan Stakes. The 10 events can be a combination of starts in the Blue, Green, Great Lakes and Spartan Stakes. A Michigan sired horse nominated to this program is also eligible to enter in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Colt Stakes events. The Michigan sired horse may only start in 10 events in the early closing colt stakes. If a Michigan sired horse starts in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Company Colt stakes, the start in the Mixed Company Colt Stakes will count as one of the Michigan Sired Colt Stakes ten events.

    MI 2YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Starting fee: $150.00

    MI 3YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Stating fee: $150.00


    MI 2YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Starting fee: $100.00

    MI 3YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Stating fee: $100.00


    MIXED Est. Purse $6,800.00; Starting fee: $100.00


    • June 09, 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Croswell Fair, 118 E. Harrington Rd. Croswell, MI 48422

    Croswell Fair

    Address: 118 E. Harrington Rd. Croswell, MI 48422

    ​Office Phone: 810-404-4929 or​ 810-404-0287

    Email: info@croswellfair.org

    Enter online with USTA www.ustrotting.com

    Draw Date: June 6, 2026

    Post Time: 5:00 PM

    The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired Colt Stakes is limited to a total of 10 events. The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired includes 8 Blue events, 8 Green events, Great Lakes Stakes and Spartan Stakes. The 10 events can be a combination of starts in the Blue, Green, Great Lakes and Spartan Stakes. A Michigan sired horse nominated to this program is also eligible to enter in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Colt Stakes events. The Michigan sired horse may only start in 10 events in the early closing colt stakes. If a Michigan sired horse starts in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Company Colt stakes, the start in the Mixed Company Colt Stakes will count as one of the Michigan Sired Colt Stakes ten events.

    MI 2YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Starting fee: $150.00

    MI 3YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Stating fee: $150.00


    MI 2YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Starting fee: $100.00

    MI 3YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Stating fee: $100.00


    MIXED Est. Purse $6,800.00; Starting fee: $100.00

    • June 10, 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Croswell Fair, 118 E. Harrington Rd. Croswell, MI 48422

    Croswell Fair

    Address: 118 E. Harrington Rd. Croswell, MI 48422

    ​Office Phone: 810-404-4929 or​ 810-404-0287

    Email: info@croswellfair.org

    Enter online with USTA www.ustrotting.com

    Draw Date: June 7, 2026

    Post Time: 5:00 PM

    The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired Colt Stakes is limited to a total of 10 events. The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired includes 8 Blue events, 8 Green events, Great Lakes Stakes and Spartan Stakes. The 10 events can be a combination of starts in the Blue, Green, Great Lakes and Spartan Stakes. A Michigan sired horse nominated to this program is also eligible to enter in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Colt Stakes events. The Michigan sired horse may only start in 10 events in the early closing colt stakes. If a Michigan sired horse starts in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Company Colt stakes, the start in the Mixed Company Colt Stakes will count as one of the Michigan Sired Colt Stakes ten events.

    MI 2YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Starting fee: $150.00

    MI 3YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Stating fee: $150.00


    MI 2YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Starting fee: $100.00

    MI 3YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Stating fee: $100.00


    MIXED Est. Purse $6,800.00; Starting fee: $100.00

    • June 20, 2026
    • www.ustrotting.com

    Draw Date: Saturday, June 20

    Enter online with USTA www.ustrotting.com before 10:00 AM of the designated draw date. 

    Post Time: 4:00 PM


    Tuscola County Fair Assn.

    188 Park Drive, Caro, Michigan 48723

    Fair Phone: (989) 673-2161

    Fair Email: Tuscolacountyfair@hotmail.com


    Race Date: June 23, 2026


    Post Time: 4:00 PM


    The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired Colt Stakes is limited to a total of 10 events. The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired includes 8 Blue events, 8 Green events, Great Lakes Stakes and Spartan Stakes. The 10 events can be a combination of starts in the Blue, Green, Great Lakes and Spartan Stakes. A Michigan sired horse nominated to this program is also eligible to enter in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Colt Stakes events. The Michigan sired horse may only start in 10 events in the early closing colt stakes. If a Michigan sired horse starts in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Company Colt stakes, the start in the Mixed Company Colt Stakes will count as one of the Michigan Sired Colt Stakes ten events.


    MI 2YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Starting fee: $150.00

    MI 3YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Stating fee: $150.00


    MI 2YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Starting fee: $100.00

    MI 3YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Stating fee: $100.00


    MIXED Est. Purse $6,800.00; Starting fee: $100.00



    • June 21, 2026
    • www.ustrotting.com

    Draw Date: Sunday, June 21

    Enter online with USTA www.ustrotting.com before 10:00 AM of the designated draw date. 



    Tuscola County Fair Assn.

    188 Park Drive, Caro, Michigan 48723

    Fair Phone: (989) 673-2161

    Fair Email: Tuscolacountyfair@hotmail.com


    Race Date: June 24, 2026


    Post Time: 4:00 PM


    The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired Colt Stakes is limited to a total of 10 events. The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired includes 8 Blue events, 8 Green events, Great Lakes Stakes and Spartan Stakes. The 10 events can be a combination of starts in the Blue, Green, Great Lakes and Spartan Stakes. A Michigan sired horse nominated to this program is also eligible to enter in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Colt Stakes events. The Michigan sired horse may only start in 10 events in the early closing colt stakes. If a Michigan sired horse starts in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Company Colt stakes, the start in the Mixed Company Colt Stakes will count as one of the Michigan Sired Colt Stakes ten events.


    MI 2YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Starting fee: $150.00

    MI 3YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Stating fee: $150.00


    MI 2YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Starting fee: $100.00

    MI 3YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Stating fee: $100.00


    MIXED Est. Purse $6,800.00; Starting fee: $100.00



    • June 23, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Tuscola County Fair Assn. 188 Park Drive, Caro, Michigan 48723

    Tuscola County Fair Assn.

    188 Park Drive, Caro, Michigan 48723

    Fair Phone: (989) 673-2161

    Fair Email: Tuscolacountyfair@hotmail.com


    Enter online with USTA www.ustrotting.com

    Draw Date: June 20, 2026


    Post Time: 4:00 PM


    The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired Colt Stakes is limited to a total of 10 events. The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired includes 8 Blue events, 8 Green events, Great Lakes Stakes and Spartan Stakes. The 10 events can be a combination of starts in the Blue, Green, Great Lakes and Spartan Stakes. A Michigan sired horse nominated to this program is also eligible to enter in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Colt Stakes events. The Michigan sired horse may only start in 10 events in the early closing colt stakes. If a Michigan sired horse starts in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Company Colt stakes, the start in the Mixed Company Colt Stakes will count as one of the Michigan Sired Colt Stakes ten events.


    MI 2YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Starting fee: $150.00

    MI 3YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Stating fee: $150.00


    MI 2YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Starting fee: $100.00

    MI 3YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Stating fee: $100.00


    MIXED Est. Purse $6,800.00; Starting fee: $100.00

    • June 24, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Tuscola County Fair Assn. 188 Park Drive, Caro, Michigan 48723

    Tuscola County Fair Assn.

    188 Park Drive, Caro, Michigan 48723

    Fair Phone: (989) 673-2161

    Fair Email: Tuscolacountyfair@hotmail.com


    Enter online with USTA www.ustrotting.com

    Draw Date: June 21, 2026


    Post Time: 4:00 PM


    The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired Colt Stakes is limited to a total of 10 events. The Michigan Early Closing Michigan Sired includes 8 Blue events, 8 Green events, Great Lakes Stakes and Spartan Stakes. The 10 events can be a combination of starts in the Blue, Green, Great Lakes and Spartan Stakes. A Michigan sired horse nominated to this program is also eligible to enter in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Colt Stakes events. The Michigan sired horse may only start in 10 events in the early closing colt stakes. If a Michigan sired horse starts in the Michigan Early Closing Mixed Company Colt stakes, the start in the Mixed Company Colt Stakes will count as one of the Michigan Sired Colt Stakes ten events.


    MI 2YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Starting fee: $150.00

    MI 3YO BLUE Est. Purse: $12,000.00; Stating fee: $150.00


    MI 2YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Starting fee: $100.00

    MI 3YO GREEN Est. Purse: $9,000.00; Stating fee: $100.00


    MIXED Est. Purse $6,800.00; Starting fee: $100.00

    • June 25, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • AMR Office, 2123 University Park Drive, Suite 150, Okemos, MI 48864
    Register

    The MHHA Board of Directors meetings are generally on the third Thursday of the month at 4 PM. If the AMR conference room is unavailable on the third Thursday the meeting may move to the Thursday before or Thursday after depending on the availability of the conference room.

    Board of Directors Meetings are open to attend in person.


    • July 01, 2026
    • December 15, 2026
    • 11:59 PM
    Registration is closed

    Michigan Sire Stakes Nominating Payments for Foals of 2025 are due December 15, 2026.

    Only necessary if the June 30th nomination was missed. 

    Please pay online using credit card or print the invoice to mail a check to the MHHA Office. 

    Please click here for a PDF of the form to mail to MHHA.

    Sire Stakes Conditions, Foals of 2024

    Receipt at the MHHA Office by close of business on deadline date or by official U.S. Postal Service postmark ONLY. MHHA suggests using certified mail or Post Office Form 3817 "Certificate of Mailing", but only if the receipt for mailing bears a Post Office postmark. To assure proper postmark if mailing at or near deadline, we suggest having the post office hand stamp your entry, 

    • July 23, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • AMR Office, 2123 University Park Drive, Suite 150, Okemos, MI 48864
    Register

    The MHHA Board of Directors meetings are generally on the third Thursday of the month at 4 PM. If the AMR conference room is unavailable on the third Thursday the meeting may move to the Thursday before or Thursday after depending on the availability of the conference room.

    Board of Directors Meetings are open to attend in person.


    • August 20, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • AMR Office, 2123 University Park Drive, Suite 150, Okemos, MI 48864
    Register

    The MHHA Board of Directors meetings are generally on the third Thursday of the month at 4 PM. If the AMR conference room is unavailable on the third Thursday the meeting may move to the Thursday before or Thursday after depending on the availability of the conference room.

    Board of Directors Meetings are open to attend in person.


    • September 17, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • AMR Office, 2123 University Park Drive, Suite 150, Okemos, MI 48864
    Register

    The MHHA Board of Directors meetings are generally on the third Thursday of the month at 4 PM. If the AMR conference room is unavailable on the third Thursday the meeting may move to the Thursday before or Thursday after depending on the availability of the conference room.

    Board of Directors Meetings are open to attend in person.


Contact

Mailing Address:

MHHA
37637  5 Mile Road, #399, Livonia, MI 48154

Physical Address:

MHHA
2123 University Park Drive #100, Okemos, MI 48864

Phone: (517) 349-2920

Email: info@mhha.com

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30AM - 5PM

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