John Dickerson (Trainer)
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John "Johnny Dick" Dickerson (1863 in Versailles, Indiana
– August 30, 1944) is a horse trainer
in the Harness Racing Hall of Fame
.
He began in 1893 as a second trainer for Budd Doble. Later, as an independent trainer, he had success with the "Iron Horse" Joe Patchen
, sire of Dan Patch
, as well as Anaconda. As a breeder, he bred Kohl, Almeda and many others.
In 1900, he contracted to train and race for W. B. Dickerman of Hillanddale Farm, Mamaroneck, New York
, who owned Bellini, a top sire. Dickerson developed Soprano, Atlantic Express, Nedda, who was champion mare for years, among others.
He retired to California
but moved back to Indiana
, where he died in 1944. He was inducted into the Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 1958. His brother William is a Hall of Fame trainer and owner.
Versailles, Indiana
Versailles is a town in Johnson Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,113 at the 2010 census. The town is the county seat of Ripley County.-Geography:Versailles is located at...
– August 30, 1944) is a horse trainer
Horse trainer
In horse racing, a trainer prepares a horse for races, with responsibility for exercising it, getting it race-ready and determining which races it should enter...
in the Harness Racing Hall of Fame
Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame is a museum in Goshen, New York. The museum collects and preserves the history of harness racing and serves as a hall of fame for trotter horses....
.
He began in 1893 as a second trainer for Budd Doble. Later, as an independent trainer, he had success with the "Iron Horse" Joe Patchen
Joe Patchen
Joe Patchen was a Standardbred racehorse foaled in Peabody, Kansas in 1889. His sire was Patchen Wilkes and his dame was Josephine Young. Though best remembered for siring the famous Dan Patch, Joe Patchen enjoyed a successful racing career of his own....
, sire of Dan Patch
Dan Patch
Dan Patch was the outstanding pacer of his day. Dan Patch broke world speed records at least 14 times in the early 1900s, finally setting the world's record for the fastest mile by a harness horse during a time trial in 1906, a record that stood unmatched for 32 years.-Life:He was a brown...
, as well as Anaconda. As a breeder, he bred Kohl, Almeda and many others.
In 1900, he contracted to train and race for W. B. Dickerman of Hillanddale Farm, Mamaroneck, New York
Mamaroneck (town), New York
Mamaroneck is a town in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 29,156 at the 2010 census. There are two villages contained within the town: Larchmont and the Village of Mamaroneck...
, who owned Bellini, a top sire. Dickerson developed Soprano, Atlantic Express, Nedda, who was champion mare for years, among others.
He retired to California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
but moved back to Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, where he died in 1944. He was inducted into the Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 1958. His brother William is a Hall of Fame trainer and owner.