President’s Message

In just a few short weeks the 2012 racing season will begin and with that    
comes the anticipation and hopes of a bright future for harness racing in New England. Also in 2012 the New England Amateur Harness Drivers Club will be celebrating its tenth year of racing and  looks to the future with optimism that brighter days are ahead.

In 2011 the NEAHDC had somewhat of a difficult year as the club participated in only 18 races compared to 26 events the previous year. The fewer races also meant that our charitable donations were down as well, from $2200 in 2010 to 1508 last year(see below). Although our donations were down the club managed to contribute in a variety of other ways that would benefit the horse men and women of Plainridge. The NEAHDC organized,with great success, an exhibition race at historic Prowse Farm and along with the HHANE and the SOM sponsored cookouts,pizza in the paddock as well as a huge Chinese spread. In addition, the club donated door prizes and a set of hobbles for the Christmas party.

 The NEAHDC is proud to have contributed to all these mentioned  and will continue to do so in 2012. Best of luck for a successful and safe racing season and before you know it we’ll be on our way to the gate.

                                                                           Bill Abdelnour
                                                                          President NEAHDC

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NEAHDC CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS  2011

1.   Orleans County Fair                         $150.00

2.   Junbrige Fair                                     $150.00

3.    Walk to Cure Cancer                      $150.00

4.    Standardbred Pleasure                   $100.00

5.    Kentucky Derby Raffle                   $200.00

6.    Sunshine Horse Inc.                         $100.00

7.    American Standardbred                 $100.00
          Adoption Program

8.    Cure for Cancer  (Elle Fund)         $408.00

9.    Horsemen’s Tack                             $150.00    
             (donation for raffle)                      _______

                                      Total               $1508.00

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Neadhc Driver Winners for 2011

John Sears won the Amateur Driving Title for 2011 with Jolene Andrews coming in 2nd and Bill Abdelnour rounded out the tri for 3rd. Congratulations to our Drivers!!

(John Sears First Place)

(Jolene Andrews Second Place)

(Bill Abdelnour 3rd Place)

*Pictures taken by Robert Lieberman