John Dickerson (trainer)

John "Johnny Dick" Dickerson (1863 in Versailles, Indiana – August 30, 1944) was an American horse trainer inducted into the Harness Racing Hall of Fame.

Later, as an independent trainer, he had success with the "Iron Horse" Joe Patchen, sire of Dan Patch, as well as Anaconda.

In 1900, he contracted to train and race for Watson B. Dickerman of Hillandale Farm, New Rochelle, New York, who owned Bellini, a top sire.

[1] Dickerson developed Soprano, Atlantic Express, Nedda, who was champion mare for years, among others.

His brother William is a Hall of Fame trainer and owner.