The Harness Horse Youth Foundation Camp will return to The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes Barre, PA the week of July 18-22.

Eleven children between the ages of 12 and 14 will be spending the week learning all about harness racing while working hands-on with the HHYF’s stable of Trottingbred horses.

Among the topics covered will be care and grooming, equipment, conformation, lameness, history, stable management, and equine careers. During the week, the campers will enjoy several other events, including dinner at Pacers Clubhouse and a night watching the live harness racing action; riding in the starting gate and learning about the duties performed by the starter judge; as well as fun activities after hours, including bowling and a pool party.

This year, the children are all from across the state of Pennsylvania with the exception of one from Maryland. The camp is one of several across the country being conducted by HHYF this summer.

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