Cushing Stable Farmington

09/20/2024

TOUCH OF CHARACTER Fastest mile of the week so far. 1.55.1

09/14/2024

**** Attention All Amusement Riders **** Cushing Amusements has added a new bracelet day to the Farmington Fair. That is right, we will have ride specials this year on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday.

We know that folks want daily ride specials and we hope this helps to make a time for you and your family to come enjoy all the fair has to offer.

Please check our website for a complete listing of events.

https://www.farmingtonfair.org/

09/14/2024

The Calm Before The Storm

Starting tomorrow this race paddock will be full of horses and caretakers. The Starting gate will be followed by thirty-two hooves pounding down the stretch, eager for the wings to fold and the race begin. Come catch the excitement of harness racing for the next 7 days. The races start promptly at 2pm each day.

09/13/2024

09/11/2024

08/13/2024

Hillbilly Bone is living the best retired life with Kaylee and Aubrey along with their mom Courtney they love bones ❤️ so much.

07/13/2024

Today episode of Wildlife at Farmington Fairgrounds. Michele Nelson rescued a fawn stranded from her mother. Great Job!

07/13/2024

A Man and His Horse

Bob Cushing sharing a carrot with Iggy(Inquiring Mind) following his race Friday at First Tracks Cumberland

07/04/2024

Matty Athearn reaches $10 million in career earnings at Plainridge

By Tim Bojarski for the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts
(Photo courtesy of Jessica Hallett)

Plainville, MA — When driver Matty Athearn finished third with I'm A Clown in the 11th race at Plainridge Park on Tuesday (July 2) afternoon, he surpassed the $10 million plateau in career earnings, with his current bankroll at $10,000,446 on the strength of 1,126 career wins.

Known as “Matty Ice” for his chill demeanor at the lines, Athearn is a native of Portland, Maine and comes from a generational racing family. His father Mark is both a longtime trainer and driver in Maine and his mother Gretchen, who is also an accomplished trainer who currently sits sixth for wins among Plainridge conditioners.

Athearn got his license in 2014 at age 16 and immediately started driving at fairs in Maine. Now 26 and in his 11th year driving, Athearn is currently the third leading driver at Plainridge Park with 43 wins and just over $540,000 in purses.

Now residing in Saratoga, Athearn is also a regular at Saratoga Raceway and sits fourth there in the dash win category with 68 victories and $575,00 in earnings.

For the year as a whole, Athearn now has 119 wins and $1.2 million in earnings with a UDR of .260.

07/04/2024

Happy Birthday America

06/25/2024

06/25/2024

We have two new pups on the ground at the Farmington Fair property.

06/25/2024

Everyone at First Tracks Cumberland was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our Presiding Judge Frank Dubreuil, today at the age of 71.

Always a team player, as well as an astute and impartial racing official, he will be greatly missed by all those who had the pleasure of working with him, and calling him a friend.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to his 30-plus year partner Jennifer Allen during this difficult time.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

06/09/2024

Hot off the press - here's the link to our 2024 Fryeburg Fair Program! Night Shows are Mon 9/30-Bad Habit, Tue-10/1-Josh Turner, Wed-10/2-Motown & More: The Legacy Lives, Thu-10/3-Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute, Fri-10/4-Tyler Reese Tritt & Sat-10/5-The Mallett Brothers Band!

https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=FryeburgFair&f=Fryeburg_Fair_Program_2024_FINAL.pdfT

06/08/2024

Not to be outdone by his retired stablemates, my man Roadshow Vic panning for gold in Rumford

06/07/2024

Retirees enjoying sunset dinner in East Wilton tonight. Former Undefeated Maine Stakes star Seeley Man on the left. And reigning State record holder on the trot, Neverdie on the right. They are 13 and 15yrs old respectively.

11/10/2023

Harness racing driver Jim Marohn, Jr. took no chances with 7-1 Nows The Moment (Credit Winner), sending the eight-year-old gelding

11/09/2023

Our hearts are with everyone in Tioga, everything helps during this time of great tragedy

Tioga downs suffered an unimaginable loss this morning as many horseman lost horses, belonging… Alexandra Skowyra needs your support for Tioga Downs Horsemen

11/04/2023

15 year old Hillbilly Bone starting his new life with his new family.

11/04/2023

Vacation is over for First Tracks Cumberland 's mascot Leo. Stretching his legs today in preparation of Open Day tomorrow. First race 11am . Come visit me.

-Leo The Legend

11/03/2023

It is with great sadness that we want to report the passing of retired Sheriff Dennis Pike. Pike served as County Sheriff from 2001 – 2012. Prior to that he was an officer with the Farmington Police Department starting in 1966, and between the Police Dept. and the Sheriff’s Office served over four decades in law enforcement. Sheriff Pike was a beloved figure in the Farmington area and held the respect of many. During his 46 years, he was known for his kind demeanor and was always generous with a smile. He will be forever remembered here at the Sheriff’s Office.

10/28/2023

We like to welcome When Urhoturhot to the stable roster. Seen here with his thrilled owner Robin Gray. Thank you Teesha Symes for taking great care of the "HotRod"

10/28/2023

Maine native hits career milestone.

10/26/2023

To our friends and family away, prayers, healing thoughts and positive energy are so greatly needed during this time of great devastation here in Maine.

For our fellow Mainers, please stay safe during this time ❤

08/08/2022

14yr old Madison Weston jogging her 1st horse alone this morning. Thank you Shady Touch for being so trustworthy