Goshen, NY — The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame will host 4-H Day on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Participants can win prizes by engaging in educational demonstrations, interactive discussions, crafts, a scavenger hunt and more.
Among the 20 activities scheduled, Walter Varco, world renowned educator and builder of articulated skeletons, will have a discussion on the Museum’s own articulated skeleton. In addition, artist/author June Evers will give drawing lessons and be available for book signing. Shane Darish will present about shoeing and training Standardbreds. 4-Hers will be performing demonstrations on Hobby Horsing, Retraining the Standardbred to Ride, Horse Parasites, and Training a Blind Pony to Ride.
More interactive activities include a scavenger hunt within the Museum, seven craft options, and a ride on the harness racing simulator.
Participants aged 18 and under can earn tickets by completing activities to trade for prizes and participate in a final grand prize raffle.
Light refreshments will be served. People of all ages are invited to enjoy this free community event.
Programs are made possible by the Agriculture & New York State Horse Development Fund. For further information about the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, the Museum’s educational workshops or children’s birthday parties, please contact the Education Department at 845.294.6330 or education@harnessmuseum.com.
For more information on all the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame events, visit www.harnessmuseum.com. The Museum is located at 240 Main Street, Goshen, NY, and is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.