HHYF Summer Programs

Our programs feature a day full of horses and hands-on activity including driving a racehorse. Specific areas include learning about equine behavior and anatomy, equipment, and more! Participants will come away with horse dirt under their fingernails as well as a great introduction to harness racing’s excitement!

What to expect at a HHYF event?
  • You will learn about harnessing and hitching and all about Standardbreds!
  • You will have hands-on time with horses and hear from industry pros!
  • Most of all, you will have fun as well as lunch!
What to expect at HHYF Leadership Program?
  • Opportunities to learn about your areas of harness racing interest!
  • Time to spend with industry pros!
  • Lots of horse and barn time!
  • In depth looks at many aspects of horse racing!
  • Fun, friends, and food!

Anyone ages 11+ is welcome to apply but registration is limited – first-come, first-served.
All participants should wear long pants and solid toed shoes.
Covid policies will be in effect at all locations.

If registering for a camp, please be sure to upload the signed photo release, medical form, and liability waiver. These forms must be on file prior to check-in the morning of the camp.

Programs Requiring Preregistration (Register Using Form Below)
April 21:  $35 – Shenandoah Downs, Woodstock VA
June 21: $40 – Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, OH
June 24: $40 – DeLong Stable, Anderson IN
June 25 – 29: $300 – Leadership Program, Gaskin Stable, Anderson IN; *includes all meals, lodging, and transportation during the event
July 10: $40 – Oak Grove Racing, Oak Grove, KY
July 15: $40 – The Red Mile, Lexington, KY
July 24, 25: $40 for 1-Day (7/24) OR $70 for 2-Day (7/24-25) – Goshen Historic Track, Goshen NY
July 30, 31: $40 for 1-Day (7/30) OR $70 for 2-Day (7/30-31) – Gaitway Farm, Manalapan NJ

Open To The Public Events
March 20 – 24: American Youth Horse Council Symposium (preregistration required)
March 29 – 31: Indiana Equine Roundup
April 11 – 14: Equine Affair
July 12 – 14: Breyer Fest
July 27: American Dream
August 3: Hambletonian
October 23 – 26: National FFA Convention

Private Events
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
Hearts & Horseshoes Fair Winds Farm Tour
Westfield Washington School Field Trip

For further information, please contact the office at 317.908.0029 or ellen@hhyf.org

Summer Programs Waiver

For additional information, call 317.908.0029 or email ellen@hhyf.org

Additional events may be added.