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)
April 12: $10 – Lebanon, OH
June 17: $40 – DeLong Stables, Anderson, IN
June 19: $40 – Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, OH
June 21 – 25: $300 – Leadership Program, Anderson IN; *includes all meals, lodging, and transportation during the event
July 30-31: $70 – Goshen Historic Track, Goshen, NY
August 4-5: $70 – Gaitway Farm, Manalapan, NJ
August 8-9: $70 – Shenandoah Downs, Woodstock, VA

Open To The Public Events
March 27-29: Indiana Equine Roundup
April 10 – 13: Equine Affair, Ohio
July 11 – 13: Breyer Fest, Kentucky
July 26: American Dream, New Jersey
August 2: Hambletonian, Meadowlands Racetrack, NJ
October 29 – November 1: National FFA Convention, IN

Field Trips/School Visits (Private Events)
April 25: Oxford, IN
May 11: Chester, PA
June 27: Anderson, IN
TBA: Corydon, IN

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

HARNESS HORSE YOUTH FOUNDATION

Summer Programs Waiver

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

Additional events may be added.