Vernon to host Harness Racing Youth League

Vernon Downs is pleased host the second annual Harness Racing Youth League summer camp July 28 to Aug. 1. 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 hands-on experiences which allow for further understanding of the horse industry.

The camp applicants should be between the ages of 11 and 13 years. No prior horse experience is required.

To apply, an application and essay must be submitted. A fee of $150 is charged; 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 on Tuesday morning, July 28 at 8:30 a.m., in the lobby of the Vernon Downs Hotel. The camp will conclude after the exhibition of the Harness Racing Youth League participants during the races on Aug. 1.

Nevada Gold-Tioga Downs is also a 2009 full sponsor of the program.

For additional information and to obtain an application, call the Harness Horse Youth Foundation at (317) 867-5877, visit the Foundation’s Web site www.hhyf.org, or send e-mail to jsettlemoir@tiogadowns.com. (Vernon Downs)

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