Honesdale, PA — The Wayne County Fair is happy to announce a new event promoting youth engagement in the sport of harness racing.

The 160th edition of the fair has agreed to sponsor a youth oriented “Mini Trot” program featuring live pony races loosely based on the active program in Australia.

Family fun is always a huge part of the Wayne County Fair; what better way to promote youth interest in our sport than this hands on event. Participants must supply their own equipment and ponies. Properly fitting helmets with ASTM/SEI certification is required, racing colors are encouraged but not required.

Interested young horsemen/women must have written approval as to their abilities by a USTA licensed driver/trainer. All participants must be willing to have parental signature of a hold harmless agreement with the Wayne County Fair.

The inaugural event is open to approved, experienced youths between the ages of 8 and 15. Participants will participate in a quarter-mile exhibition on the historic 160-year-old fairgrounds track.

The Mini Trots will take place immediately following our regularly scheduled harness racing card on Thursday (Aug. 11).

For more information and further understanding of the event and possibly holding a similar event at your Fair, contact Linda Schadel at lindaschadel@yahoo.com, 570.294.3945. Katrina McCarthy at shandk25@gmail.com, 856.469.7153 or Jeff Firmstone at firmpar@ptd.net.