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 as outreach activities.

"At HHYF, we are focused on our mission -- 2025 is business as usual, although we are starting a bit earlier," said Ellen Taylor, HHYF Executive Director. "The feeling of helping a young person experience harness racing for the first time is unmatched!”

Below is the complete HHYF itinerary to date.

Programs Requiring Pre-registration

• April 12: Mahoning Valley Farms, Lebanon, Ohio
• June 17: DeLong Stable, Anderson, Indiana
• June 19: Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, Ohio
• June 21-25: Leadership Program, Anderson, Indiana
• July 30-31: Goshen Historic Track, Goshen, New York
• Aug. 4-5: Gaitway Farm, Manalapan, New Jersey
• Aug. 8-9: Shenandoah Downs, Woodstock, Virginia

Events Open To The Publish

• March 27-29: Indiana Equine Roundup, Cloverdale, Indiana
• April 10-13: Equine Affair, Columbus, Ohio
• April 26: Life & Times of the Great Dan Patch Birthday Celebration, Oxford, Indiana
• July 11-13: BreyerFest, Lexington, Kentucky
• July 26: American Dream, East Rutherford, New Jersey
• August 2: Hambletonian, East Rutherford, New Jersey
• Oct. 29 - Nov. 1: National FFA Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana

Private Events

• Benton Central Jr. Sr. High School, Oxford, Indiana
• Offshore Farm 4-H Tour, Cream Ridge, New Jersey
• Harrah’s Philadelphia 4-H Tour, Chester, Pennsylvania
• Westfield Washington School Field Trip, Anderson, Indiana
• Harrison County Ag Days, Corydon, Indiana

HHYF appreciates those who have already become 2025 partners including Fair Winds Farm, United States Trotting Association, Lindy Farms/AFF, Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association, Far Out Farm, Virginia Harness Horsemen’s Association, Cameo Hills Ltd. and Chris McErlean. 

“Our efforts depend almost exclusively on industry support,” added Taylor. “Anyone interested in assisting financially or as a volunteer is encouraged to contact the office in the next few weeks.”

To register for programs and for further information, visit hhyf.org. Additional questions may be answered by calling 317-908-0029 or emailing [email protected].

(Harness Horse Youth Foundation)