The United States Trotting Association (USTA), headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is the governing body for the sport of harness racing in the United States. It licenses drivers and trainers; trains racing officials; makes the rules of racing; maintains racing and breeding records; and promotes the sport. The association maintains a comprehensive website.The American Harness Horse of the Year award is chosen in poll conducted by USTA in conjunction with the United States Harness Writers Association.