Headlines: Influential Maine Owner, Breeder William Varney Passes Away

 

U.S. Trotting Association:

In later years [Varney] was passionately involved with harness racing and sire stakes breeding where his horses carried the “Pembroke” moniker as an acknowledgement to his childhood roots caring for and racing horses with his grandfather. He bred hundreds of horses, leaving a permanent mark in the Standardbred industry. He kept great care of his horses, even after they were unable to race anymore, making sure they were well treated their entire life.