from the Harness Horse Youth Foundation

Westfield, IN — Harness horse owners, trainers and drivers stepped up in a big way to support the Harness Horse Youth Foundation’s 2014 Drive for Youth campaign, the organization’s annual fall fundraiser, which supports HHYF activities including youth camps and scholarships, early in October.

Ellen Taylor, HHYF Executive Director, said, “Each year, the list of contributors, as well as participating tracks, becomes more humbling with the generous support. From large stables like the Burkes to the guy who only races a couple horses, the industry seems to grasp the importance of our educational mission. Many thanks to all those who helped make this year another successful event.”

She went on to thank the numerous horse people who assisted in the effort.

“So many people pitched in, but we need to especially thank Stefanie Howard, Lisa Avenatti, Brandon Bates at Hoosier Park; Heather Wilder at The Meadows; Olivia Kimelman at Lexington’s Red Mile; and Gina Maybee at Rosecroft.”

The Harness Horse Youth Foundation is a charitable 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing young people and their families educational opportunities with harness horses, in order to foster the next generation of participants and fans. The Foundation has been making a difference in young people’s lives since 1976, and its programs include interactive learning experiences with these versatile animals, scholarship programs, and creation and distribution of educational materials. For more information on opportunities through HHYF, or to support its mission, go to www.hhyf.org.