Harness Horse Youth Foundation

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.

Vicky Rouch

Rouch Presented Service To Youth Award

January 23, 2024

The Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) presented its annual Service To Youth Award to Vicky Rouch during the Indiana Standardbred Association’s recent Crystal Celebration dinner and banquet.

Dr. Pete Sheerin

Sheerin To Receive HHYF Service To Youth Award

October 04, 2023

Sometimes things are just plain fun and end up with great results!

2023 Harness Heroes Trading Cards

New Harness Heroes Trading Cards Available

August 16, 2023

The Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) now has the 2023 set of Harness Heroes available for collectors old and new.

Harness Horse Youth Foundation receives a donation at Goshen Historic Track

Youth Foundation Receives Wittstruck Donation

August 03, 2023

The Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) recently received a significant donation honouring one of the industry's hardest working good guys, Chris Wittstruck, a Standardbred Owners Association of New...

Nearly $60,000 In Grants To Equine Non-Profits

USA Equestrian Trust announced on Thursday, July 13 that it has awarded nearly $60,000 in grants to help fund eight equine-focused projects by non-profits. Since the inception of its grants program, U...

Children attend a Harness Horse Youth Foundation event

Harness Horse Youth Foundation Creating New Fans

Summer vacation isn’t here yet, but that hasn’t limited Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) educational efforts.