Doug Smith of Richford, NY has been pulling for 25 years and is the long-time secretary/treasurer of the New York State Horse Pullers Association.  He participates in both the heavyweight and lightweight classes in NY, PA, NH, CT, VT, ME and MI.  He is currently working with 6 horses.  Doug is self-employed as a logger.  He says "This is becoming a very expensive hobby.  It is too bad because the younger people aren't able to get as involved as they would like and we need them to carry the sport on."  Doug's favorite pull to compete in is the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, NY.  He lists his most important accomplishment in pulling as being able to have the support of his family, without them it would be very difficult.

In the picture Doug is pulling Charlie & Pete in Harpursville, NY.  earlier this year.