Fourth generation harness racing family member Lawrence S. DeVan looks fondly upon the outstanding individuals that he has met in his lifetime spent around Standardbreds.
The shortest distance between points is a straight, direct line. Adam Moeykens, a 20-year-old native of Honesdale, Pa., knew early in life the goal that he wanted to achieve and has embarked on the journey to reach that goal.
Finishing in twelfth place in the New York Sire Stakes Excelsior series may not sound all that impressive to the casual observer; however, for small breeders Gary Messenger and Ken Weckstein, it’s the company they keep that sets them apart from the rest.
Tom Cunningham, best known for his knowledge of the sport and lively attire, has been a fixture at the Standardbred auctions for over fifty years. In fact, his position within the industry has put him on the front lines of the very foundation of the breed.
Lawrence Sheppard DeVan, a lifelong participant in the harness racing industry, will be the recipient of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Monticello-Goshen Chapter’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual awards banquet in Middletown, New York.