SARATOGA SPRINGS — Amplify Horse Racing, a nonprofit promoting education and careers in the thoroughbred industry, will be hosting five days of educational tours at Saratoga Race Course, in collaboration with the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association.
The Amplify Saratoga Tours are great for middle, high school, or college students who are looking to explore careers in this vibrant sport, learn more about the horses and people of racing, and ways to be involved.
The tours will begin at 8 a.m. and include a visit to the stable area to watch morning, training, learn from industry professionals, and visit a barn. There will be a break for lunch, and then the tour will reconvene at the races to visit the saddling area, learn more about industry jobs and thoroughbred aftercare, and watch the races. The tour will end around 4 p.m.
It is free to register and will be limited to eight registrants per tour. Open to ages 12-15 (parents and guardians are welcome to participate). Available dates are Aug. 11, 13, and 15.
To register visit: https://forms.gle/63TAHb6eezDQAWRu6.
