Youth Days
Youth Days . . . Racing for the Future
The Prairie Meadows & Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association Youth Days . . . Racing for the Future committee would like to invite youth to attend Youth Days . . . Racing For the Future.
On September 21st & 22nd, 2012, Prairie Meadows will host six youth ages 16-18 at Prairie Meadows Racetrack in Altoona, IA for two days of fun and interactive learning on the backside of the racetrack.
Each participant will experience one-on-one mentoring with a trainer, assisting with barn duties, and helping with the training of a horse which they will see run in a live race during the event.
Thank you to our 2012 Event Supporters:
Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association and Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino
The 2-day agenda will include:
- Care & maintenance of race horses
- Morning workouts & training
- The starting gates
- The racing office & entry process
- Farrier work
- Track maintenance & repair
- Tour of the test barn
- Meet the stewards & racing officials
- Meet & talk with jockeys
- Race preparation of horses
- Awards banquet
- Race sponsorship with group trophy presentation in the Winner’s Circle
- Scholarships to be awarded
Participants will be selected from the received application based on submitted essay and general application. Participants will be chaperoned by licensed racetrack officials and members of the horsemen’s organizations.
Those attending will have fun and learn while they work and experience the rewarding sensation of a job well done as their horses cross the finish line.
This is an opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards that center around the horse racing industry. The goal of this program is to give young adults the opportunity to work firsthand alongside horsemen, increasing their knowledge and appreciation of the horse racing industry.
For more information contact:
Brenda Onstot
704 E. Main St.
Garden Grove, Iowa 50103
515-238-4524
E-mail: bonstot@aol.com
www.iqhra.com
DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE APPLICATION FORM!
Applications MUST be received byJuly 1, 2012
