Summer Programs

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)
June 8: $50 – Winners Circle Training Center, Ashville, OH
June 9: $50 – Miami County Fairgrounds, Troy, OH
June 15: $50 – DeLong Stables, Anderson, IN
June 24: $50 – Clinton County Fairgrounds, Frankfort, IN
July 14-18: $450 – Leadership Program at Hoosier Park, Anderson, IN; *includes all meals, lodging, and transportation during the event
July 28: $50 – Tioga Downs, Nichols, NY
July 30-31: $95 – Historic Track, Goshen, NY
August 3-4: $95 – Gaitway Farm, Manalapan, NJ
August 21-22: $95 – Shenandoah Downs, Woodstock, VA

October 10-11: HHYF 50th Celebration, Purchase Tickets here.

Open To The Public Events
April 10 – 12: Equine Affair, Ohio
April 19: Martin County 4-H, Loogootee, IN
May 7: Equine Field Days, Wakarusa, IN
July 10 – 12: Breyerfest, Lexington, KY
August 8: Hambletonian, Meadowlands Racetrack, East Rutherford, NJ
October 21 – 24: National FFA Convention, Indianapolis, IN

Field Trips/School Visits (Private Events)
April 15, 16: Anderson Community Schools Field Trip to Hoosier Park
April 28: Benton Central Jr. Sr. High School, Oxford, IN
August 31: Marvelous Mondays, Anderson, IN
September TBA: Harrison County Ag Days, Corydon, IN

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

HARNESS HORSE YOUTH FOUNDATION

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

Additional events may be added.