ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaSmall harness racers are drawing a big reaction at Maritime tracks1 hour agoDuration 2:371 hour agoNewsDuration 2:37The Maritime Mini Racing Series features ponies pulling miniature carts, driven by young harness racers decked out in full gear. An organizer calls the competitors ‘the future of harness racing,’ and many of the participants say they can’t wait to drive the big horses. CBC’s Nancy Russell went to see them in action. Related Stories N.S. boatbuilders carve out niche markets in challenging times Newfoundland’s trains are long gone, but they’re still chugging along the tracks in Chile Ridership on N.S.-Maine ferry remains lower than last year The 44th Acadian Games a ‘transformative experience’ for young French athletes Meet these young entrepreneurs making their own summer jobsMore from NewsVideo2:25Daughter finds WWII veteran’s grave empty30 minutes agoVideo1:44Wildfire flames inch closer to Leaf Rapids30 minutes agoVideo5:00Sibling trio runs Tip Top Popsicle Shop to learn life lessons30 minutes agoVideo0:47Riley Laychuk’s Manitoba forecast for Tuesday, July 22, 202530 minutes agoVideo7:45Family’s calls for search for Tanya Nepinak grow louderCBC News Manitoba 30 minutes agoTrending NowVideo2:08Grizzly follows Calgary couple along popular trail in terrifying encounterJuly 21Video0:14Grizzly encounter on Troll Falls trail in KananaskisJuly 20Video4:40What we know about the state of Trump’s health | About ThatAbout That with Andrew Chang July 19Video6:48Cliff diver Molly Carlson on traumatic slip during Red Bull eventJuly 18Video12:46Can Canada spend $150B per year on defence?June 24now
Small harness racers are drawing a big reaction at Maritime tracks
