USTA Off -Track Series
The USTA Roadster Off-Track Series was created to encourage the Roadster discipline as a viable second career opportunity for Standardbreds bred for racing purposes. To compete in the Roadster divisions, horses must be a Standardbred “or Standardbred type.” There are many Standardbreds, and other breeds, who are now being bred for the Roadster show industry, but this series in particular is to promote the use of Standardbred racehorses, who are now off-the-track, as Roadster show horses.
For a $50 nomination, horses can compete in the series, which includes 13 qualifying events throughout the spring and summer that lead to a final in October. A late nomination of $100 is possible to be made by June 1.
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Prize money has been secured and will be paid out from Trotter-Standardbred Roadster Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization based in South Carolina. The top five placings in the finals will be paid out as follows:
1st place – $2,500
2nd – $1,000
3rd – $750
4th – $500
5th – 250
The winner of the finals will also receive a Bowman BioThane Fine Show Harness and all other finalists will receive a leather halter, presented by the USTA.
Series Schedule
Southeast
Asheville Saddlebred Classic – May 8-11 – Asheville, NC
Blowing Rock – June 6-9 – Blowing Rock, NC
NC State Championships – Sept. 11-14 – Raleigh, NC
ASHAV – Sept. 25-28 – Lexington, VA
Northeast
UPHA Ch 14 Spring Premier – April 17-20 – Springfield, MA
Greater Boston Charity – May 15-18 – Saugerties, NY
Syracuse International – June 26-29 – Syracuse, NY
National Standardbred Show – Sept. 20-22 – Allentown, NJ
Midwest
ARHPA Road Horse & Pony Show – May 17-18 – Harrodsburg, KY
Brown County Charity – June 6-8 – Georgetown, OH
Bourbon County – June 15 – Paris, KY
Indy Charity – June 25-28 – Indianapolis, IN
All American – Sept. 10-14 – Indianapolis, IN
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The Finals class will be held at the Smoky Mountain Equine Fest October 3-5 in White Pine, TN.
The series is sponsored by, and nominations due to, the USTA. More information about Standardbred Roadster classes sponsored by the USTA is available here.​​
Frequently Asked Questions:
The series will use a points system, fashioned after how many sire stakes points are tallied. The more a nominated horse shows and places, the more points they earn to qualify for the Championship Class at The Smoky Mountain Equine Fest the first week in October.
Eligibility: Horses must have had electronic eligibilities ordered before Jan 1, 2024 or were sold at a commercial yearling sale.
Nomination: Horses must be nominated by April 1 for $50 or may be supplemented by June 1 for $100.
Membership/Ownership: Owners of the nominated horse must be members of the USTA and the American Road Horse & Pony Association. USTA records must reflect current owner at time of nomination. Nominated horses must have an ARHPA Horse ID within 10 days of the nomination deadline.
Rules: All classes that make up the series will be judged in accordance with USEF Chapter RD Roadster Division rules.
Points for Championship: The region that a horse earns points in is based on the state the horse’s trainer is located. Horses can show at any show in the series, in any region, but earned points will be allocated to the trainer’s region. The top three horses from each region’s point standings will be invited to show in the Championship Class.