Seasonal Standardbred Yearling Groom
September 8 – November 5, 2025
Hanover Shoe Farms, Inc, ”Greatest Name in Harness Racing”, is seeking experienced Yearling Grooms for an 8-week seasonal position to prepare yearlings for sales from September 8th to November 5, 2025. Applicants must have extensive horse experience and be able to travel to sales.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide daily care for a string of 6 yearlings, including stall cleaning, feeding, watering, grooming, and leading to exercise machines.
• Perform grooming tasks, such as picking all four feet, applying hoof oil, washing white socks, grooming manes and tails, and ensuring each horse’s coat shines.
• Safely lead yearlings to show paddocks and present them professionally to customers at the farm and during sales.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Qualifications:
• Extensive horse handling experience, with a focus on yearlings, and the ability to travel to sales.
• Exceptional grooming and horse presentation skills to meet high industry standards.
• Commitment to a 7-day workweek during the season, with a strong work ethic and dedication to horse care.
• Positive attitude, teamwork, and professionalism.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour.
• Bonus: Generous end-of-season bonus for outstanding performance.
• Housing & Travel: Up to $1,000 in housing and travel expenses covered.
• Career Opportunities: Potential for full-time positions with a comprehensive compensation package for top performers interested in year-round employment.
Job Details:
• Type: Seasonal, full-time (8 weeks, September 8 – November 5, 2025).
• Location: Hanover, PA 17331 (relocation required; relocation package provided).
• Schedule: 7 days per week, requiring flexibility and dedication.
Two ways to fill out an application download and drop off to 2310 Hanover Pike, Hanover, PA or complete online.
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8-10-25
At Pocono-
$57,889 PASS divisions for 2YOCGT
Mr Penner (Captain Corey-Wet My Whistle) 2YOGT t,1:54.2f 2nd straight win in lifetime equaling best record and track record for 2YOGT. Ake Svanstedt trains, drives and co-owns with Knutsson Trotting Inc. and Little E LLC. $57,625 on the freshman trotter’s earning line.
Captain Corey sired Jim Beam and Fineline Hanover (Finesse Hanover) were 2nd and 3rd for a triple play by the first crop sire.
Captain Corey ranks 3rd in 2025 Leading Money Winning Trotting Sires of 2025 with $904,359 (USTA as of 8-11-25) and 71% of his first crop have started! National Season’s Leader Endurance t,2,1:52.3m still reigns over all 2YO Trotters by record.
R Tommy Collins (Greenshoe-Lady’s Reward) 2YOCT t,1:54.4f Ronnie Wrenn Jr. guided for trainer/owner Tom Svrcek and Janet Collins in the horse’s maiden victory. Previously 3rd in PASS division at The Meadows on 8-2-25 and 2nd in the Arden Stake on 7-25-25, the Greenshoe colt has banked $43,584 thus far in ’25.
Bar Hopping sired Minoan was 2nd and Dublin Hanover (Captain Corey-Dab Hanover) took show.
The Stallion Series Divisions-
Captain Jordan (Captain Corey-Jordan Blue Chip) 2YOCT t,1:57.3f Matt Kakaley on the lines gave chase three wide at the ¾ 3rd and closing in for the win by a neck over Bar Hopping sired Beer In My Hand. Scott Di Domenico trains for Joseph Faraldo and Triple D Stables Inc.
Cherokee Chief (International Moni-Cherokee Hope) 2YOGT t,1:58.1f Maiden win for the David Wiest pupil. Braxten Boyd guided for owner Bimmie Strausser.
Armani Blue Chip (Greenshoe-Defiantsnowfashion) 2YOGT t,1:58.2f Matt Kakaley piloted the Maiden win for Jared Bako and Blue Chip Bloodstock Inc. Storm Hanover (Greenshoe-Setntheworldonfire) was 2nd.
At The Red Mile-
$80,000 KYSS
Bahama Momma (Tall Dark Stranger -Idyllic Beach) 2YOFP p,1:51.1m 3rd win in ’25 and new career mark for Scott Zeron and Joe Bongiorno team. Let It Ride Stables Inc. and Odds On Racing hold the papers on the winner of $106,221 with 3 wins, including 2 PASS divisions.
$30,000 KY Commonwealth
Hope Hill (Papi Rob Hanover-Ruth Hill) 2YOFP p,1:52.2m Career best mark and 2nd win of ’25 for the Virgil Morgan Jr. trainee. Dexter Dunn drove and Tom Hill owns the winner.
$10,000 Wildcat Series-
Lady Panera (Papi Rob Hanover-Lady Kendal C) 2YOFP p,1:53.4m Maiden win for the Erv Miller trained freshman with Atlee Bender on the lines. Douglas Overhiser, Levi Bontrager, Lava Java Stable and Ervin Miller Stable Inc. pay the bills.
At Rideau Carleton-
Caviart Seacrest (Tall Dark Stranger-Caviart Sailor) 3YOCP p,1:55.3f Maiden win Guy Gagnon in the bike for Mandy Archer and owners Jamie Copley, Darren and Duane Tingley.
At Ocean Downs-
Cash Bet Hanover (Bettor’s Wish-Cash Reward) 2YOGP p,1:58.4h Maiden win. Rick Still in the bike for owner/trainer Jerry Nock.
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8-9-25
At Northfield Park-
$300,000 Carl Milstein Memorial
Prince Hal Hanover (Captaintreacherous-Percy Bluechip) 3YOCP p,1:50.1h Todd McCarthy piloted the mile taking no prisoners. Leaving from post 2, Prince Hal claimed the lead, briefly overtaken by Swingtown to a hot 25.4 opening fraction, before reclaiming the top setting off the half mile timer at 54.3. McCarthy took the ¾ in 1:22.4 and cleared the finish handily in 1:50.1 by 1-3/4 lengths for trainer Ian Moore and Prince Hal Hanover Stable. The sophomore has 4 victories in 2025 including the $385,000 Adios (1:48.1- career best record), $58,765 Somebeachsomewhere (1:49.4) and $40,322 PASS division at Pocono (1:49.3). While unfortunately disqualified from his win in the Meadowlands Pace due to a driving infraction, Prince Hal continues to show he’s the real deal with $581,633 banked thus far in 2025 and $868,954 lifetime.
Percy Bluechip offers a Papi Rob Hanover yearling filly at Harrisburg this fall. Don’t miss her!
At The Meadows-
$52,532 PASS divisions
Fashion Green (Greenshoe-Fashion Athena) 3YOGT t,1:52.2f Tim Tetrick held the lines for trainer Jim Campbell and Fashion Farms LLC in the sophomore’s 2nd PASS win of 2025 and 3rd of 2025 with $59,082 earned in ’25 and $147,013 lifetime.
The Fix Is In (International Moni-Dew It Justice) 3YOGT t,1:54.4f Charlie Norris trains and drove for Carrie Norris in the trotter’s 4th victory of ’25 taking the field by 2-1/4 lengths. $86,680 banked this season and $136,604 lifetime, The Fix Is In previously won a PASS division at The Meadows on 5-9-25 and finished 3rd twice.
Country Victory (International Moni-Kristins Victory) 3YOFT t,1:54.1f David Miller purple powered to the lead at the ½ first over in 56.4 and maintained the top across the wire for Melvin Schmucker and Yacht Club 140 LLC. $170,095 lifetime earnings for Country Victory with $54,064 in ’25.
$20,000 TSS divisions
Seal The Deal As (International Moni-High Musclemass) 3YOFT t,1:54.3f Tim Tetrick sat the mile behind the Anette Lorenzton trainee for ACL Stuteri AB. 4th win of ’25 and 2nd straight TSS leg with $41,601 earned this season and $96,749 lifetime.
Princess Jackie (Greenshoe-Frisky Magic) 3YOFT t,155.3f Ronnie Wrenn Jr. guided the D R Ackerman trained and owned trotter to her 2nd trip to the winner’s circle by 2-3/4 lengths. 2 second place finishes in the Landmark at Goshen and overnight at Pocono have earned her $38,713 thus far this season with $229,894 on her lifetime card.
Aperol Hanover (Bar Hopping-Anonyme Hanover) 3YOGT t,1:54.2f Brian Zendt held the lines for co-owners William Zendt, Gary Saul, and Barbara McAllister taking the trotter’s 4th win of ’25 including a Currier & Ives division and TSS leg at The Meadows with $62,266 charted this season and $73,266 to date.
Anonyme Hanover sells an International Moni yearling colt at Harrisburg this Nov.
Wapiti Blue Chip (International Moni-Make It Blue Chip) 3YOGT t,1:54.4f Dave Palone in the bike took the sophomore’s 3rd win of the season for trainer Mahlon Martin and owners Ashley Burslem, Steven Mullen and Gregory Garton. Previously the gelding was 2nd in a TSS division at Philadelphia and a winner at Pocono.
At The Meadowlands-
Interstatedaydream (Tall Dark Stranger-Rocknroll Vision) 3YOGT t,1:51.1m The Nancy Takter pupil took his 3rd victory of ’25 and a career best mark with Josert Fonseca on the lines. E Five Racing and John Fielding own the trotter who has $22,500 on his card.
At Vernon Downs-
Top Gallant (Tall Dark Stranger-Teenybopper) 2YOCP p,1:55.4s 2nd straight win of ’25 with Roman Lopez guiding his trainee for Mitchell Friar and Donna Duer co-owning.
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8-8-25
At Philadelphia-
PA Stallion Series 2YOFP
Feisty Hanover (Papi Rob Hanover-Fit To Frame) 2YOFP p,1:54.1f Andy Miller orange crushed the competition with the Nik Drennan trainee from post 7. Second win and new career mark for the Joseph Davino, Brad Shackman and Drennan Stable LLC owned freshman.
Fit To Frame offers a Papi Rob Hanover full-sister to Feisty Hanover at Harrisburg.
Hanover Bred Lyons I Wanna Chip (Stay Hungry-Zellweger Bluechip) 2YOFP p,1:53.1f Third victory and lifetime best time for the Jim King Jr. trained freshman and Threelyonsracing. Tim Tetrick took the lines in the filly’s 2nd TSS divisional win, and also guided her to an Arden win at The Meadows on 7-26-25 (1:53.2f).
Zellweger Bluechip sells a Papi Rob Hanover yearling filly this fall - check her out!
Papi Knows (Papi Rob Hanover-Strong Opinion) 2YOFP p,1:53f Ronnie Wrenn Jr. piloted for Todd Schadel and Let it Ride Stables Inc. in the pacer’s 2nd straight win and new career mark. Fabulous Hanover (Captaintreacherous-Fashion Katie) was 2nd.
Hanover Bred Pure Decision (Papi Rob Hanover-Crooked Halo) 2YOFP p,1:53.2f Maiden win for Ake Svanstedt co-owned and trained freshman. Joe Sbrocco & Jaf Racing partner on the filly who was driven by Mike Cole. Tall Dark Strangersired Lovebug Hanover was 2nd.
Crooked Halo offers a Papi Rob Hanover full-sister at Harrisburg this November.
At The Meadowlands-
Raging Hanover (Walner-Ready To Ignite) 3YOGT t,1:54.4m 2nd win of ’25 and career best mark for the Megan Scran and Scott Zeron team. Greg Luther Racing LLC and Patrick Hoopes own.
Ready To Ignite sells an Internatioal Moni yearling filly in 2025.
At Charlottetown-
Fitness First (Stay Hungry-Apogee Hanover) 2YOFP p,1:54.4h Third win of ’25 for trainer/driver Corey MacPherson and owner James Gorman this time by 18 lengths!!
At Grand River-
Chatty Mattie (Captain Corey-Holy Trout) 2YOFT t,1:58.4f Maiden win for the Gino Toscani owned trotter. Garrett Rooney in the bike for trainer Desiree Jones.
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8-7-25
At Philadelphia
Ballast (Tall Dark Stranger-Catamaran Fashion) 3YOFP p,1:50.3f New Record for the Travis Alexander sophomore pacer piloted by Tim Tetrick. It was her third win this season and 2nd Stallion Series divisional win with a 2nd in the $56,185 Adioo Volo on 7-26-25. $47,456 in the bank for owners EVM Racing LLC for ’25 and $71,065 lifetime thus far.
Westwinds (Captaintreacherous-Muskoka Moonlight) 3YOFP p,1:51.2f Todd McCarthy on the lines for Noel Daley and owners Milton Leeman, Stambaugh Keith Stable and Wingfield Brothers LLC. 4 trips to the winner circle in ’25 for Westwinds including $30,000 All-Stars division at Pocono 5-12-25 with $122,514 lifetime earnings.
Captaintreacherous ranks 2nd in 2025 Three-Year-Old Earnings among Pacing Stallions in 2025 with $2,511,534 (USTA as of 8-8-25).
Also at Philly-
Hanover Bred Captivated(Tall Dark Stranger-Never Ever Forget) 3YOCP p,1:54.3f 2nd win of the season with Troy Beyer guiding to a 5-1/2 length margin across the finish for trainer Jake Leamon and owners Hemlock Racing Stable Inc., Gary Weidelman, The Right Move Racing LLC and Nieta Steele.
Never Ever Forget offers an Always B Miki yearling colt at Harrisburg this fall.
Tall Dark Stranger ranks in the top 10 Leading Money Winning Pacing Sires of 2025 for Three-Year-Olds with $1,401,813 (USTA as of 8-8-25).
At Woodbine-
Crypto Hanover (Greenshoe-Claire) 3YOFT t,1:56s James MacDonald drove for trainer/co-owner A Johnston and A Craig Watkins in the trotter’s maiden win. Previously a second-place finisher in two starts this season, Crypto has earned $11,636 to date.
At Plainridge Park-
Newtons Law (Captaintreacherous-Newborn Sassy) 3YOGP p,1:53.2f Maiden win for the team Brett and Melissa Beckwith trainee. Owned by Tim Tetrick LLC and Jo Ann Looney-King, Newtons Law was previously 2nd and 3rd at Plainridge and has earned $11,510 thus far in ’25.
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8-6-25
At The Red Mile-
$80,000 KYSS
Endurance (Captain Corey-Love Session) 2YOCT t,1:52.3 4th win in 5 starts and new record for Andrew McCarthy and Chris Beaver team. Previously a winner of the $100,000 KYSS Final at Oak Grove in 1:53.2, Endurance swept both his KYSS divisions thus far at The Red Miler for Chris Beaver, Bill Manes, Leo Fleming and Mark Moger with $153,200 on his card.
Hanover Shoe Farms will offer 22 yearlings by Captain Corey at Harrisburg this fall.
$30,000 Commonwealth Series division
Onassis (Greenshoe-Sherrys Lady) 2YOCT t,1:55.3 2nd straight win in series for trainer Nancy Takter and driven by Yannick Gingras. A 27.3 final fraction put the freshman trotter’s head in front at the wire for owners Melco Devim Inc., Joe Sbrocco and JAF Racing LLC.
$15,000 Goldenrod Divisions
Thiago Hanover (Tall Dark Stranger-Trillons Hanover) 2YOGP p,1:51.1 Maiden win for the Ron Burke trainee. Previously 3rd in Goldenrod on 7-27-25 both times piloted by Yannick Gingras, Thiago cleared the wire by 3 lengths in his 5th start this season for Burke Racing Stable LLC, Lawrence Karr, Knox Services Inc. and Beasty LLC.
Trillions Hanover offers a Bulldog Hanover yearling filly at Harrisburg in November.
Captain Naughty (Captain Corey-Msnaughtyashill) 2YOCT t,1:56.1 Dexter Dunn guided the Justin Lloyd pupil to his 2nd victory of 2025 for Denise Dennis. A winner in his KY Proud division on 7-12-25 in 2:00.1 and 2nd in Goldenrod division on 7-28-25, Captain Naughty earned a new career record and shows $18,750 to date.
At The Meadows-
Abraham Hanover (Greenshoe-A Gift For You) 3YOGT t,1:56.2f New career record for team Wilder/Altmeyer by 2 lengths. Owned by Diamond Club Racing, David Wills, Gunjan Patel and Courtney Evans, Abraham has banked $30,020 in ’25 with $73,657 lifetime.
Greenshoe currently ranks 4th in Three-Year-Old Trotting Earnings for 2025 with $1,677,572 (USTA as of 8-8-25).
Touchandgo Hanover (Captaintreacherous-Touchamatic) 3YOGP p,1:52.2f 4th win and new record for William Bercury owned and trained pacer. Aaron Merriman was in the sulky and claimed victory by 4-3/4 lengths.
Touchamatic sells a Captaintreacherous yearling filly at Harrisburg.
Hanover Bred Skyline Salty Girl (Greenshoe-Seven High) 2YOFT t,1:57.1f New record and 2nd win of ’25 with Mike Wilder and Dan Altmeyer in for the win by a head. Altymeyer Wilder Racing, Anthony Capone Jr., Mark Capone and David Willis own the freshman filly who has banked $19,786 thus far with a 2nd in the Arden Stakes and 3rd in PASS.
Seven High sells a full-sister Greenshoe yearling filly at Harrisburg this fall.
Wistful Blue Chip (Greenshoe-Lima Novelty) 3YOTF t,1:57.4f Justin Mullett trains and drove for Bill Zendt Stables LLC and Barbara Mcallister in the filly’s maiden win.
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8-5-25
At The Red Mile-
$15,000 Goldenrod Series-
Push Up (Tall Dark Stranger-Wrangler Magic) 2YOGP p,1:53.1 Andrew McCarthy and Tahnee Camilleri teamed up for the win. Kap Singh Racing Stable and Stephen Klunowski hold the papers. A winner of the $10,000 Wildcat on 7-27-25 in 1:53.2, Push Up has banked $16,000 thus far.
At Yonkers
Currys Flurry (Papi Rob Hanover-Alll Cool Hanover) 3YOCP p,1:53.2h First win of ’25 in a career equaling record. Oompa’s Farm Inc., Joseph and Vincent Barbera own the pacer.
At Pocono-
Perfidious Crown (Tall Dark Stranger-Treacherous Reign) 3YOFP p,1:51.2f 2nd win and career best effort for Let It Ride Stables Inc., Alagna Racing LLC and Big Als Stables.
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