The Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) horses have been delivered to their 2023 conditioners: CDs Miss M to the Ross Leonard Stable, I Want Another to the Hank LeVan Stable, Royal Attire to the Ryan Miller Stable and Imas Hit to Vicky Rouch. HHYF offers many thanks to these generous volunteers for their time and energy in getting the stable fit for a busy summer.

Speaking of HHYF summer: as usual, the schedule is packed full of a variety of programs and many locations. With stops in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, Maine (tentatively) and New Jersey -- so much education, excitement and increased awareness for harness racing is anticipated.

“HHYF summers are important to the industry,” said Ellen Taylor, HHYF Executive Director. “Not only do our events create invigorating energy from new horse-loving participants but the potential to increase awareness for harness racing venues close to our camp locations stimulates even the hardened trainer to take in a breath of fresh air when he/she sees the kids having fun and learning.” 

Spoiler alert: HHYF’s first stop will actually be at Shenandoah Downs on April 29 so technically HHYF is now offering spring programs in addition to the regular months of June, July and August. 

HHYF thanks those who help make its programs possible. To date, those who have generously donated include U.S. Trotting Association, Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association, Lindy Farms, Meadows Standardbred Owners Association, Virginia Equine Alliance, The New Meadowlands/Vernon Downs/Tioga Downs, Martin Granoff, Brittany Farms, Cameo Hills Farm, Fair Island Farm, Hambletonian Society, Chris McErlean, Pinske Stables, Joe Holloway Stable, Pacesetter Farm and Jim and Georgia Simpson. HHYF continues to seek funding for the programs. Please contact the HHYF office by mid May if you are interested in contributing to these important initiatives to help ensure harness racing’s future.

Please visit hhyf.org/summer-programs/ for complete list of all HHYF events including those requiring pre-registration. The horses and staff are looking forward to seeing you at a HHYF event this summer.

(HHYF)