Back by popular demand, Grand River Raceway will host its fourth annual backstretch open house on Sunday, May 27.
Guests are invited to drop-in any time from 11am to 2pm for a rare glimpse of horse racing behind-the-scenes.
A full tour of the open house’s six main stations will last approximately one hour. The itinerary includes the unique opportunity to drive a racehorse. Retired standardbreds and double-seated jog carts from the Hands On Horses program will provide the horsepower.
Industry experts at the open house include Gayle Ecker from Equine Guelph, hosting a station about comparative horse anatomy.
The track’s leading reinsman, Anthony MacDonald, will host a station about driving and training, and organizers with the I Love Canadian Harness Racing Fan Club will also be on-hand to meet guests. Horse crafts for kids will also be offered.
No registration is required. The event is suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The open house will run rain or shine. Participants are urged to wear closed-toe shoes and casual, comfortable clothing.
The Grand River Raceway open house is presented in cooperation with the Hands On Horse program and the Ontario Harness Horse Association.
For more information, visit http://www.grandriverraceway.com/web/?page_id=952 or call (519) 846-5455 x238 or email info@grandriverraceway.com.
