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 over the age of 10 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 29: $35 – Shenandoah Downs, Woodstock VA
June 19: $40 – Jay County Fairgrounds, Portland IN; registration deadline June 12
June 28: $40 – Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, OH; registration deadline June 21
July 7: $40 – DeLong Stable, Anderson IN; registration deadline July 1
July 8 – 12: $300 – Leadership Program, Gaskin Stable, Anderson IN; reg deadline July 1
July 18 – 20: $115 – Gaskin Stable, Anderson IN; registration deadline July 11
Tentative July 28 – 29: $75 – First Tracks Cumberland, Cumerland ME; registration deadline July 21
August 2: $75 – Goshen Historic Track, Goshen NY; registration deadline July 21
August 6, 7: $75 – Gaitway Farm, Manalapan NJ; registration deadline July 21

Private Events
May 2: Life & Times of Dan Patch Birthday, Oxford IN, Prairie Crossing Elementary School
May 6: Fair Winds Farm 4-H Tour, Cream Ridge NJ
June 16: Westfield Washington School Field Trip, DeLong Stable, Anderson IN
July TBD: Camp Winnewa, Plymouth ME (tentative)
September 26, 27: Harrison County 3rd Grade Ag Days, Corydon IN
November 1 – 4: National FFA Convention, Indianapolis IN

Open To The Public Events
April 13 – 16: Equine Affair, Columbus OH
June 3: Diamond Creek Open House, Wellsville PA
June 4: Moonsville Horse Show, Moonsville IN
July 14 – 16: BreyerFest, Lexington KY
July 27 – August 20: IN State Fair Barn Tours, Indianapolis, IN
August 5: Hambletonian/Mlands, East Rutherford NY
September 8 – 10: Dan Patch Community Festival, Oxford IN
September TBD: Community Night/Hoosier Park, Anderson IN
October 20, 21: Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale, Indianapolis IN

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For further information, please contact the office at 317.908.0029 or [email protected]

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