LATHAM, N.Y - A seminar for new and prospective owners sponsored by the Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund and hosted by Harness Horse Breeders of New York State will be held at Batavia Downs in Batavia, New York. This seminar will provide valuable information for new, prospective and current owners and focus on all aspects of horse ownership.

The seminar is scheduled for Saturday, September 8th, 2012 at Batavia Downs

The seminar will start at 10:30 a.m. and include a meal and live racing.

Seminar will cover the rewards and risks of horse ownership, actual costs, choosing young horses or claimers and how to choose a trainer. Participants will have the opportunity to tour the racing facility and meet the Race Secretary and the Presiding Judge. They will also visit a trainer’s stable and talk with owners.

Tuition is $20 per person or $30 per couple and includes the seminar and materials, dinner, live racing, a pathways certificate, membership to HHBNYS and follow-up services.

Seminar requires advance registration. For more information or to register for the seminar, please call Harness Horse Breeders at 518-785-5858 or e-mail info@hhbnys.com.