Harness Horse Youth Foundation

Harness Horse Youth Foundation program participants

Harness Horse Youth Foundation Reveals Schedule Of Events

February 09, 2026

The Harness Horse Youth Foundation's multi-seasonal itinerary for 2026 is packed with a variety of programs at many locations, including stops in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, New Jersey and Virg...

Cattlewash

Cattlewash Syndicate Donates To Non-Profits

January 13, 2026

David Heffering, Manager of the Cattlewash Syndicate, announced on Tuesday, Jan. 13 that the syndicate is donating three breedings to Cattlewash to three worthy non-profits.

Leonard Hired As HHYF Program Coordinator

January 01, 2026

The Harness Horse Youth Foundation announced on Thursday, Jan. 1 that Rachel Leonard has been hired as its new Program Coordinator, effective as of Jan. 2.

Harness racing at Delaware Country Fairgrounds

Taylor Selected As 2025 Lady Pace Honouree

September 10, 2025

Ellen Taylor, the long-time executive director of the Harness Horse Youth Foundation, will be saluted as the 2025 Lady Pace honouree by the Delaware County Fair.

HHYF Releases New Harness Heroes Trading Cards

The newly released set of Harness Heroes trading cards contains all the usual 34 North American champion horses and people from 2024 as well as the commemorative holographic 100th Hambletonian card.

Fair Winds Farm

Fair Winds Farm Receives 2025 Service To Youth Award

The Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) announced on Wednesday, May 28 that Fair Winds Farm, owned by Mark Mullen, is the 2025 Service To Youth honouree.

A youth interacts with a Standardbred at a Harness Horse Youth Foundation event

Harness Horse Youth Foundation Finalizes Events

With spring right around the corner, the Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) has finalized its 2025 calendar of events, which includes educational programs, field trips, guest appearances, as well a...

Dan Patch Awards Auction To Benefit Youth Programs

February 16, 2025

The Dan Patch Awards is rapidly approaching and along with it, the annual silent auction held in conjunction with the evening’s festivities. The Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) and United States...

Hallett Joins Harness Horse Youth Foundation Board

January 20, 2025

Award-winning photographer and racing participant Jessica Hallett has been recently elected to the Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) Board of Trustees.

Sports Memorabilia Auction To Benefit HHYF

The Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) will offer a unique pair of cleats donated by New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. to the highest bidder in a special online auction.

Youth Foundation Scholarship Applications Due June 1

The deadline for Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) scholarship applications is approaching fast. Completed online applications are due by June 1, but early submission is encouraged.

HHYF Travel Season Soon To Begin

With spring flowers blooming, the Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) is making final preparations for its busy summer travel schedule, which begins officially at Shenandoah Downs on April 21.

HHYF Dan Patch Award Silent Auction

Dan Patch Awards Silent Auction Details

February 16, 2024

The Dan Patch Awards Dinner is rapidly approaching and along with it, the annual silent auction held in conjunction with the evening’s festivities.