The Ontario Harness Racing Youth Camp program will present a four-day camp at Grand River Raceway from August 24 – 27

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Eight children ages 10 to 13 will be selected to participate in the free program.

Campers will spend the week learning about harness racing and working with four retired Standardbred racehorses. Their newfound skills will be exercised during two four-horse exhibition races presented at Grand River Raceway during the August 27th race card. Both races will be broadcast via satellite to a network of tracks throughout Canada and the U.S. as part of Grand River Raceway’s regular broadcast.

Each student will be paired with a professional driver in double-seated jog carts for the exhibition races.

Throughout the week, campers will receive classroom instruction covering subjects in horse safety, health, nutrition, and general care. The curriculum will be complimented by guest speakers, such as vets and blacksmiths

The Ontario Harness Racing Youth Camp program is presented in cooperation with the Ontario Harness Horse Association (OHHA).

Children interested in participating in the camp at Grand River Raceway must submit an application and 200-word essay. Application forms are available at www.GrandRiverRaceway.com.

All applications and essays must be received by Friday, July 16.

(Grand River Raceway)