The following are the nominees for the first annual Westie Awards, recognizing the hard work and achievements of the top harness racing horse and horsepeople in Western Canada. I, Trey Colbeck, determined the nominees based on performance over the past year. Each category has one nominee from each province, and the winner will be announced
The Silk Lace Stake is the premier harness racing event in Manitoba for three-year-old Manitoba-bred fillies. This year’s winner, Ak Black Badger (Andreoli Hanover), was bred by Kevin Hildebrandt and Aurel Vodon. Hildebrandt co-owns the horse with his mother, Aline. Hildebrandt has been training horses since 2012, and he can add this big win to