Keller family builds a four-farm standardbred dynasty
Charles Keller II leads Yankeeland Farms near Frederick and part of Keller Bruner and Company in a multi‑generation harness racing business. The operation spans four farms totaling about 275 acres with 165 horses, including 65 brood mares, racing horses, and yearlings. The Kellers describe a family effort with Chicago‑area ties, select standardbreds over thoroughbreds, and a focus on breeding, training, and selling yearlings for profit.
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Yankeeland Farm
Frederick
Keller
Charles Keller
New York Yankees
Mr. Keller
Yankeeland Farms
Keller/Bruner and Company
New York Yankee
Charles Keller II
Frederick County
Yankee
Detroit Tigers
de Byler
Yellow Springs
Donald
Brett
Chaz
Yankeesand Farms
Maryland
Indiana
Ohio
Canada
Kellers
U.S
New York
Garden State Horse Sales Co
New Jersey
David Reid
Yankeeland
Frederick County 4-H Beef Champions Shine At Maryland State Fair
Frederick County 4-H beef youth number 80 with 145 animals compete at the 115th Maryland State Fair in Timonium. County youth place in fitting and showing events led by Cara Harrison and Courtney Hill-Dukehart as senior and intermediate champions, with Brett Fogle and others winning breed titles. Competition runs through Sept. 2 with judging on beef, sheep, hogs, cattle, and horse classes.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Fairgrounds
Baltimore
Daniel Braucher
Brancher
Braucher
FFA
Mark Butler
Emmitsburg
Cara Harrison
Carroll County
Courtney Hill- Dukehart
Howard County
Scott Schaake
Kansas State University
Angus
Brett Fogle
Ryan Orndorff
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Kelly Hahn
Keller Family
Toronto
Kentucky
Charles Keller III
Frederick Horse Farm
Jessica Stevens
Hereford
Jennifer Wildesen
Elisha Harrison
Simmental
Sean Hereth
Bradley Seiss
Jennifer Butler
Shortham
Adam Mathews
David Lechlider
Montgomery County
Bill Curry
Miss Harrison
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