from the Harness Horse Youth Foundation

Westfield, IN — The Harness Horse Youth Foundation is pleased to announce that Gaitway Farm, located in Englishtown, N.J., will host their first Harness Racing Youth League summer camp on July 12–15.

HRYL camps are designed for young people ages 12 to 14 who want to learn more about harness racing. No previous experience with horses is necessary. During the five-day program, participants are immersed in the daily care of seven horses, learning about their equipment and the regular routine of barn chores. In addition, the participants are introduced to career opportunities, equine conformation, driving techniques and strategies and many other facets of the horse industry.

The Gaitway Farm camp joins the list of five HRYL events previously scheduled. Those include Odds On Racing June 16–20; Vernon Downs July 6–10; Goshen Historic Track July 18–22; Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs July 27–31; and the “final” at the Meadowlands August 6–7.

HHYF is also participating in Family Days at Harrington Raceway on June 5 and Goshen Historic Track on June 6 as well as sponsoring the HHYF Leadership Program for ages 14 and older on July 22–24.

For more information and applications, visit www.hhyf.org or call the HHYF office at 317.867.5877.