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For Immediate Release
December 1, 2009
HHYF EXPANDS PROGRAMS WITH NEW WORKSHOPS BEGINNING JANUARY 2010
In an effort to more fully complete its mission of providing educational opportunities to young people and their families, the Harness Horse Youth Foundation is pleased to announce its next step in the process. HHYF is creating 2-3 day workshops to be held throughout the year focusing on various topics and important events in the world of harness racing. The first event will be held in conjunction with the Tattersalls Select Mixed Sale on the weekend of January 17-18, 2010.
“Our summer camp program works extremely well to provide a basic of understanding of the industry. However, the organization recognizes the need to build on both the enthusiasm and education created during that experience so we are working diligently to develop additional opportunities. We are excited that our first effort will be held in a sale atmosphere where the students can learn to evaluate all kinds of horses and be exposed to more of the economics” said HHYF President Callie Davies-Gooch.
The workshop is open to any young person ages 12 and older including all former Harness Racing Youth League graduates. Parents are welcome to attend all or part of the event. There is no registration fee though a nominal charge will be assessed for meals.
Activities will begin at 1PM on Sunday at the host hotel and will conclude the following afternoon at the sale. Advance registration is required; those wishing to sign up should call the HHYF office prior to January 5, 2010. A block of rooms (held until January 5th as well) has been reserved at Fairfield Inn Meadowlands, 850 Paterson Plank Road, East Rutherford, NJ 07073; phone 1-800-MARRIOTT. Individuals are responsible for making their own hotel accommodations and should refer to “Harness Horse Youth Foundation” group to receive the discounted rate.
Additional dates will be released as plans are finalized. Further questions and registration for the sale workshop should be directed to the HHYF office 317-867-5877 or by visiting www.hhyf.org.
Established in 1976, the Harness Horse Youth Foundation addresses youth education throughout the United States and Canada. A charitable organization, the HHYF continues to enlarge and improve its programs. For more information about the organization and its programs, please call the HHYF office at 317-867-5877 or visit www.hhyf.org.
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