Vernon Downs is pleased host the annual horse summer camp from July 6 to 10. The Harness Racing Youth League is a five-day, four-night event in which participants are given the opportunity to learn about harness racing and
caring for horses.
The format includes daily barn activities including grooming, harnessing, hitching and driving the horses. Mixed in are games and fun hands-on experiences which allow for further understanding of the horse industry.
The camp applicants should be between the ages of 12 and 14 years. No prior horse experience is required.
To apply, an application and essay must be submitted. Registration fee is $150, one half of which will be paid by the Harness Horsemen’s Association of Central New York. This fee covers all lodging and meals for the camp. Once accepted, the participant will be given additional and medical information to complete.
Registration will take place Tuesday morning, July 6 at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby of the Vernon Downs Hotel. The camp will conclude after the exhibition of the HRYL participants during the races on July 10.
American Racing – Tioga Downs is also a 2010 full sponsor of the program.
For additional information and to obtain an application, please call the HHYF office at 317-867-5877, visit the website or email [email protected].
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