Echuca Harness Racing Club is saddened by the passing of club Life Member Dorrie Schmedje on Wednesday.
Dorrie came from a trotting family and when she married Len Schmedje her keen interest in harness racing brought him into the sport.
When their family attended the trots they all helped with the horses and the sport was a family activity they embraced whenever possible.
Dorrie helped her father train over the years then Dorrie and Len owned, bred and trained a number of horses and had a few winners to show for it, including three-time winners Tycoon Love and Quentin Abbey and two-time winner Banash.
She maintained a strong interest in harness racing when she retired, with both Dorrie and Len continuing their involvement with Echuca Harness Racing Club.
Yvonne and Pam, Dorrie’s daughters, are carrying on the family tradition and have a strong connection with the club.
The club and Harness Racing Victoria extend their condolences to all family and friends.
