Located in the heart of Central New York's rolling hills and overlooking historic Vernon Downs Racetrack, Vernon Downs Casino Hotel is your home-away-from-home for a uniquely fun and exciting getaway! There's something for everyone - from an indoor pool for relaxing and great food at our family-friendly restaurants, to conference rooms, banquet facilities and harness race track... it's all here at Vernon Downs Casino Hotel!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Vernon Downs to Host Youth Harness Camp
Vernon Downs will host a Harness Horse Youth five-day overnight camp July 12-16 as part of the U.S. Trotting Association's Back to the Track program.
Youth between the ages of 12-14 are eligible for the camp for a fee of $150.
The cost includes overnight accommodations at the Vernon Downs Hotel, all meals and camp materials.
The event concludes July 16 with exhibitions featuring all participants.
Campers will work hands-on with the HHYF's stable of Trottingbred horses.
Among the topics covered are care and grooming, equipment, conformation, lameness, history, stable management and equine careers.
For details and a camp application, log on to www.hhyf.org/documents/Vernon_2011_application.pdf
E-mail HHYF Executive Director Ellen Taylor at ellen@hhyf.org with questions.
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