Breuer-Bertera Elected to AHC Board

Marilyn Breuer-Bertera, of Northville, Mich., has been elected to the American Horse Council's Board of Trustees. She currently serves as a director for District 2 of the United States Trotting Association. 

 

Breuer-Bertera replaces Russell Williams, who represented the Standardbred industry for several years, including a stint as chairman. She will join USTA District 9 director Don Marean and USTA executive vice president and chief executive officer Mike Tanner as harness racing representatives.

 

"As a lifelong participant in Standardbred harness racing, I have always worked to advance the initiatives of the horse racing industry," Breuer-Bertera said. "I now welcome this opportunity to collaborate with representatives of various breeds, for the benefit of the entire equine industry in North America."

 

Ms. Breuer-Bertera has been a board member of the USTA since 2010. Recently she was appointed chair of the newly formed Legislative Advisory Committee that supports racing states in their individual legislative efforts. She is a past director of the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association, serving as secretary of that board for 15 years.

 

"The AHC is fortunate to have Ms. Breuer-Bertera join the AHC's Board of Trustees," AHC president Jay Hickey said. "The Standardbred and harness racing industry has a long and valued history with the AHC, and we are pleased to continue that.  Her addition to the board will bring new ideas and influence for the horse industry."

 

Breuer-Bertera and her husband, Rocky Bertera, a trainer and blacksmith, race a small stable of horses in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. She grew up on a farm in central Michigan, racing harness horses at the Michigan county fairs with her father.

 

She also holds a degree in Education-Physical Education and Business Education from Central Michigan University.