Anderson IN — The Dan Patch Awards dinner is rapidly approaching and along with it, the annual silent auction held in conjunction with the evening’s festivities. The Harness Horse Youth Foundation and United States Harness Writers Association industry outreach programs will benefit from the proceeds.

Due to popular demand, four exclusive items will be offered only at the dinner: 1. two bottles of Hambletonian champagne and two flutes; 2. an antique hitched pedal horse; 3. a playful foal and dam statue; 4. Siegelman Stable collection consisting of a black tee and black/tan cap.

Bidding on these items will take place via clipboard throughout the evening and will conclude at 10 p.m. Successful bidders must make arrangements for pick up of these items prior to the conclusion of the awards presentation.

For those not attending the dinner, the all-inclusive online portion of the auction features over 30 lots including some great items. Please note that all bidders must register online at 32auctions.com in order to participate. Bidding starts on Sunday (Feb. 18) at 9 a.m. (EST) and concludes on Sunday (Feb. 25) at 8:30 p.m (EST). Successful bidders will be notified via text or email and payments should be directed through USHWA.

Auction items may be viewed beginning on Feb. 16 using this link.

“Our auction this year has some unusual items and not exclusively for the horse crowd. We hope that individuals will take time to browse and bid often, given that this is an important fundraiser for both organizations,” explained Ellen Taylor, HHYF Executive Director and auction chair.

This year’s auction lots:

Dinner bidding only items
Hambletonian Champagne, Flutes
Hitched Pedal Horse
Playful Foal & Dam Statue
Siegelman Stable Collection

Online items
Old Friends Tour & Fennell’s Horse Supplies Gift Certificate
Siegleman Stable Collection
Horse Head Pendant
Prix d’Amerique Poster
Tioga Strong Tennis Shoes
Harness History Books
Winter Workout Artist: Justice Kieninger
Siegelman Stable Caps
Emile Griffiths Boxing Gloves autographed
Continentalvictory poster autographed
Albatross halter, photo
New York Yankees single game tickets
Trotter & Dog Wood Sculpture Artist: John Kittelson
Horseshoe Necklace
Harness Horse Figurine
Coffee Table Books
Siegelman Stable Collection
Horseshoe Nail Pendant
Breyer Models: Via Lattea & Atlanta autographed box
Donato Hanover halter, photo
Fountain & Foal Bronze
Charcuterie Board
Little Brown Jug Tent Tickets
Wiggle It Jiggleit shoes, autographed photo
Harvey Cookies
Rosen Centre Vacation Package
Philadelphia Eagles single game tickets
Rocking Horse
Serving Tray
Breeders Crown Swag
Tacony & Mac Print
Micro Minis horses Artist: Maggie autographed
Needlepoint Belt
Mountain Scene Artist: Joe Marsh Jr.

For additional information about the silent auction, please contact Ellen Taylor at 317.908.0029 or ellen@hhyf.org.