HHYF to raise funds at yearling sales

Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - James Platz for the Harness Horse Youth Foundation

The Harness Horse Youth Foundation, in collaboration with the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale and Ohio Selected Jug Sales companies, is pleased to announce several exciting opportunities to support the charitable organization.

Thanks to the generosity of Bow River Jewelry, Tel-Star Sulky Manufacturing, Inc., and The Classy Horse, in addition to the graciousness of both sale companies, three items will be auctioned off prior to the start of the premier yearling sales. A Terminator Mach 1 race bike will sell at the Ohio Selected Jug Sale. This bike features the Mach 1 arch with the Terminator shafts which combines the excellence of Tel-Star's products. It will be offered for auction Wednesday evening, September 20. Freight charges for delivery may be incurred by the buyer.

Two items will be sold at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale Saturday evening, October 7. The first is a pendant/earring set from Bow River Jewelry. The pendant is 14 karat yellow gold horse shoe slide set with 1/2 carat of diamonds offering a removable 1/2 carat solitaire diamond slide on a domed omega necklace. The necklace measures 16 inches in length. The earrings match the pendant with 1/2 karat total weight.

The second item is a fully hand-cut mosaic entitled "Wild Horses Running." This one-of-a-kind piece is 118.4 by 39.4 inches in dimension and weighs 190 pounds unframed. The mosaic is mounted on mesh and made of 100 percent natural marble. Due to the size of this piece, potential buyers should consider shipping options as HHYF will be unable to make shipping arrangements for this item.

Both the jewelry and mosaic will be on display in the pavilion nightly prior to the Lexington sale. Information about HHYF and its programs, including the popular Harness Racing Youth League camp, will also be available. Payment for all items may be in the form of check, cash, or Paypal and should be made at time of purchase.

Established in 1976, the Harness Horse Youth Foundation addresses youth education throughout the United States and Canada. A charitable organization, the HHYF continues to enlarge and improve its programs. For more information about the organization and its programs, please call the HHYF office at 317-867-5877 or visit www.hhyf.org.

Source: USTA Website (09-05-06)