ABOUT MINNESOTA HARNESS RACING INC.
Minnesota Harness Racing Inc. represents all of the drivers, trainers, breeders, owners, and grooms involved in the Minnesota Standardbred industry. Established in 1951, the organization continues to promote and protect the welfare of the horses involved in racing and those working with them.
MHRI Membership Benefits
Click the button below to become a member and for full membership benefit details.
INSURANCE
Sulky and jog cart insurance, third party liability insurance, as well as limited fire and disaster insurance
(see membership form for details)
OPPORTUNITIES
MHRI county fair races, voting and nominations, Board of Directors, MHRI committees, and college scholarships
REPRESENTATION
With elected officials, regulatory agencies in Minnesota, the Minnesota Racing Commission, and Running
Aces
MHRI Board Of Directors
Justin Anfinson
President
618-919-0982
Term: 2023-2026
Committees: Committee On Committees, County Fairs, MN-bred Condition Book
Cathy Dessert
Vice President
651-470-0777
Term: 2024-2027
Committees: Aftercare, Breeders Program, By-laws, Hall Of Fame, Legislative, Membership, Rule Changes
Greg Budach
Secretary/Treasurer
612-669-9654
greg.budach@mnharness.com
Term: 2023-2026
Committees: County Fairs, Hall Of Fame
Brandon Jenson
515-379-0104
Term: 2023-2026
Committees: Breeders Program, County Fairs, Drivers, Hall Of Fame, MN-bred Condition Book, Rule Changes
Jesse "Jay" DeLong
608-295-6881
Term: 2024-2027
Committees: Breeders Program, MN-bred Condition Book
Mikaela Del Giudice
651-491-8907
Term: 2025-2028
Committees: Aftercare, Breeders Program, Hall Of Fame, Membership, Marketing, Track/Backstretch
Tony Huffman
612-868-1490
Term: 2024-2027
Committees: County Fairs, Legislative, MN-bred Condition Book, Rule Changes
Jessica Johnson
651-283-7562
Term: 2024-2027
Committees: Committee On Committees, Aftercare, Breeders Program, By-laws, County Fairs, Legislative, Membership, MN-bred Condition Book, Marketing, Rule Changes
Brian Detgen
989-233-2400
Term: 2023-2026
Committees: Drivers, MN-bred Condition Book, Track/Backstretch
Dr. Nicole Tate, PhD
651-303-0610
Term: 2025-2028
Committees: Aftercare, By-laws, Hall Of Fame, Legislative, Membership, Marketing, Rule Changes
Dan Roland
641-990-2277
Term: 2025-2028
Committees: Committee On Committees, Breeders Program, County Fairs, Legislative, MN-bred Condition Book, Rule Changes