Mini Trotting commenced in NSW in 1982 and has been conducted by the NSW Mini Trotting Association Inc. continuously since that date.
The aims of the organization are to foster the sport of Mini Trotting for children between the ages of 5 to 16 and to promote friendly competition in an atmosphere of co-operation and good sportsmanship and to encourage interaction for all concerned.
Famous former mini trotters
Upon reaching the 16 years of age limit, many young drivers continue their association with harness racing by gaining a stable hand, driver or trainers license. A number of former members have gone onto a successful career in the senior version of harness racing. Some members have become successful radio stars after starting out calling mini trots as the commentator. Others have gone into official sides of the sport including stewards of senior harness racing events.
Greg Radley started out calling mini trots at 14 years of age, Peter Green is now steward in WA, numerous drivers now in senior ranks Amanda Turnbull, Fitzpatrick boys, Adam Jenkins, Matthew Jackson, Adam Rugarri, also Mat Neilson and Brad Cowen in Qld just to name a few. |
