Trustee/Secretary Suzanne D’Ambrose and Executive Director Ellen Taylor will be presenting information about the Harness Horse Youth Foundation’s (HHYF) Activity Boxes at the upcoming American Youth Horse Council virtual symposium on March 4.
Titled Making Lemonade at HHYF, the segment will highlight the creative and design process as well as feature examples of the activities included in the series of four activity boxes developed during the pandemic. HHYF’s comments are included in the broader session “We Did It Virtually - Tips & Tricks For Alternative Learning Options.”
“HHYF has always appreciated the efforts of AYHC because youth educators need strong support systems as well as inspiration” explained Ellen Taylor. “The HHYF/AYHC relationship goes back more than 30 years so it will be fun to share our newest project with others who might be interested and visit with old friends.”
Edison Hatter, USHWA Youth handicapping contest winner
New Year s Eve 2021 saw a close battle to the end of the 14-race harness racing card at Red Shores Charlottetown, and not just among horses and drivers. US Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Youth members of legal wagering age in their state/province were invited to handicap the only live races in Canada December 31, for non-cash prizes and bragging rights. It was a fun, skill-based competition, with zero pressure or expectation of betting.
Nicholas Ace Barnsdale (USHWA Canada chapter) opened the competition by being the lone handicapper to pick #9 Elm Grove Misty (Dave Kelly), a 2/1 winner in race 1. (The contest was judged based on hypothetical $2 win-place-show bet totals, as opposed to total number of winners.) Edison Hatter (Delaware Valley chapter) and Tony Elliott (Canada chapter) tied for the lead in race 2, when Barnsdale s selection #2 Lofty Shadow did not finish due to broken equipment; their co-selection #1 Monty
Harness Horse Youth Foundation
Anderson, IN - Applications are now available for the two harness racing scholarships offered by the Harness Horse Youth Foundation. Completed applications are not due until April 30, but early submission is encouraged. Log on to https://www.hhyf.org/hhyf-scholarships.html to access the applications and each scholarship s eligibility requirements and general information.
The HHYF scholarships are the $2,500
Curt Greene Memorial Scholarship for students who have demonstrated a passion for harness racing and have financial need; and the $1,000
Sweet Karen Scholarship for alumni of HHYF Summer Programs. HHYF has awarded over $630,000 in scholarship grants since 1976.
The HHYF website also provides a comprehensive listing of harness racing-related scholarships available through other sources, which is frequently updated. That list is available at https://www.hhyf.org/industry-scholarships.html.
Applications are now available for the two scholarships offered by the Harness Horse Youth Foundation. Completed applications are not due until April 30, but early submission is encouraged. Log on to https://www.hhyf.org/hhyf-scholarships.html to access the applications and each scholarship’s eligibility requirements and general information.
The HHYF scholarships are the $2,500 Curt Greene Memorial Scholarship for students who have demonstrated a passion for harness racing and have financial need; and the $1,000 Sweet Karen Scholarship for alumni of HHYF Summer Programs. HHYF has awarded over $630,000 in scholarship grants since 1976.
The HHYF website also provides a comprehensive listing of harness racing-related scholarships available through other sources, which is frequently updated. That list is available at https://www.hhyf.org/industry-scholarships.html.