NOTE: Calendar entries must be submitted by the first Friday of the month to be included in the calendar of events for the following month. Listings are free for associations and non-profits. Email lquinn@leepub.com
Aug 3
Sacandaga/Adirondack Mini Club, Gymkhana Show, 6 p.m.; Fonda Fairgrounds. NYSSHA pointed; Contact Laura Hayner 518.848.4858 or go to nyssha.org.
Aug 4
Gymkhana; Stirrup Fun Stables Rescue; Lebanon Lions Club Recreation Grounds 122 Mack Rd. Lebanon, CT; 11 a.m. Registration. 12 p.m. Start (Sunday rain date); 5 Divisions: Adult, Youth, Adult Novice, Youth Novice, Walk Trot/Leadline; 5 Individual Classes: Poles, Barrels, Big M, Mystery #1, Mystery #2; 1 Doubles Class: 2 Person Team Relay Race; contact www.stirrupfunstables.com , 860.468.0156, stirrupfunstables@gmail.com
Breakfast Ride; Highland Forest’s Valley Camp, Fabius, NY; All you can eat pancakes served 8-11 a.m.; Other breakfast items available for purchase; Ride at your leisure; Contact cnyhorseclub@gmail.com
Pond Hill Pro Rodeo; Pond Hill Ranch Castleton, VT; Great family fun, full of action packed professional rodeo events; Contact 802.468.2449, horses@pondhillranch.com, www.pondhillranch.com
Aug 4-5
ARHA approved Ranch Horse Show; Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Rts 67 & 40, Schaghticoke, NY; ARHA show with ARHA Open, Amateur, Novice, Youth classes & All Breed classes; Contact Jane Moulton 518.632.9227 or www.EMRHA.com
Dog River Horse Club 8th Annual Trail Ride hosted by John & Linda Farr; Waterbury, VT; Contact John Farr 802.272.3158, www.dogriverhorseclub.com
New York Reined Cow Horse Association’s Cowgirl Classic; Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, NY. NRCHA sanctioned event. Green/Youth riders coached for free. Schedule includes all Herd Work (cutting where you can rein them) Bridle classes for all levels and a Ranch Horse Division. Club classes too. Walk/Trot Track & Box for those little cowpokes. Contact lisasykes@yahoo.com
Sacandaga/ Adirondack Mini Club Open Horse Show, 8 a.m. both days; Fonda Fairgrounds; NYSSHA pointed; Contact Laura Hayner 518.848.4858 or go to nyssha.org for class list.
Aug 5
NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05; Hurricane Hill Arena, Argyle, NY; Entries Open 9 a.m.; Close 10:15 a.m.; Run 11 a.m.; Contact 518.638.8133; Laura Derrick 518.746.0087, 518.260.5728; Samantha Eyster 518.424.0972
WCDAA Turning Point Parade; Schuylerville, NY; www.turningpointparade.com/
Monroe County Fair Horse Shows; 6565 East River Rd. Rush, NY; Contact 585-260-9324 or showequine@gmail.com or visit mcnair.com
Open horse shows; English and Western; Pond Hill Stables; Castleton, VT; Contact 802.468.5166
Barneveld Horseman’s Pleasure Dressage & Combined Training Show; Barneveld NY; USDF Dressage classes. Jr & Adult HT classes @ 2’ & 2’6. Many awards, class info on website www.bhahorse.com
Aug 6
Monday Night SOEE Gymkhana Buckle Series; Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke, NY; Several gymkhana events including Jackpot Barrels! The high-point earners at the end of the series will be awarded a trophy buckle. Contact Stacy Mayhew, 518.810.2213, showoffequine@gmail.com, showoffequineevents.com
Aug 7
Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program presentations; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Empire Farm Days; Rodman Lott and Son Farms, 2973 State Route 14, Seneca Falls, NY; Visit empirefarmdays.com.
Aug 8
From Wild to Mild: America’s Mustangs with Jack and Emma Minteer of Rose Hill Ranch; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. presentations at Empire Farm Days; Rodman Lott and Son Farms, 2973 State Route 14, Seneca Falls, NY; Visit empirefarmdays.com.
Aug 9
Gymkhana Under the Lights; Cambridge Saddle Club 5 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cambridge, NY; Classes from peewee, youth, adult, and jack benny. Starts at 6:30 p.m.; Year End awards for High Point in each division. Contact Denise Fahey; 802.823.7967; mail@cambridgesaddleclub.org; cambridgesaddleclub.org
Creekside Round Up Meeting, 7 p.m.; Franklinville, NY; Contact Brian Armison 716.984.6575 or Al Gerstung 716.676.3534
Attica Rodeo & Show Association, Barrel Racing Series; Sign ups start 5:30 p.m.; Attica, NY; Contact Paul Swatland 716.432.5316.
Begin Again Horse Rescue presentations; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Empire Farm Days, Rodman Lott and Son Farms, 2973 State Route 14, Seneca Falls, NY; Visit empirefarmdays.com.
Aug 10-12
Yo-Sco-Haro Fair Horse Show; Cobleskill Fairgrounds; Cobleskill, NY; Contact Sandi Emanuel, 518.231.7807, bemanuel3@nycap.rr.com, www.ssshowseries.com
Aug 11
Pond Hill Pro Rodeo; Pond Hill Ranch Castleton, VT; Great family fun, full of action packed professional rodeo events; Contact 802.468.2449, horses@pondhillranch.com, www.pondhillranch.com
Barneveld Horseman’s Summer Pace (2nd in 3 part series); Barneveld NY; Visit www.bhahorse.com
Aug 11-12
Show Off Equine Events Open Horse Show; Schaghticoke Fairgrounds; Judge: Jennifer Moshier; Divisions: Huntseat, Western, WTJ (11&Under, 12-39, 39 & Over), Ranch Type, Little Bits, Over Fences, Gymkhana; Contact Stacy Mayhew 518.810.2213; showoffequine@gmail.com; www.showoffquine.com
Aug 12
C.S.C. second annual youth show series; 9 a.m.; Cambridge Saddle Club is offering a 4 youth show series ages 18 and under. Classes include English, Western, and gymkhana. Lead-line, beginner to experienced welcome. Contact Denise Fahey 802.823.7967; mail@cambridgesaddleclub.org; cambridgesaddleclub.org
NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05; Cobleskill Fair; Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY; Entries Open 10 a.m., Close 12 p.m., Run 1 p.m.; Contact Laura Derrick 518.746.0087, 518.260.5728, Samantha Eyster 518.424.0972
St. Lawrence Valley Horsemen’s Association (SLVHA) Open Show; Linden Road, Ogdensburg, NY; 9 a.m.; English, Western, Children’ classes, Halter, Gymkhana classes, Cross-rails – Check out Facebook page for class lists; Contact marciaoney@gmail.com or Mimi Romeo at 315.764.5349
Aug 15
Dog River Horse Club Meeting & Fun; Carpenter Park, 2526 Lowery Road, Washington, VT; Picnic style potluck. 5:30 p.m. social time, meeting at 7 p.m., Horse Shoes, Horse Hoop Shoot; Contact: James Deberville 802.883.5571; jdeberville@aol.com; www.dogriverhorseclub.com
Aug 16
Attica Rodeo & Show Association, Barrel Racing Series; Sign ups start 5:30 p.m.; Attica, NY; Contact Paul Swatland 716.432.5316.
Aug 16-19
NBHA Colonial Nationals, Lexington, VA; Visit www.nbha.com.
NYSQHA August show; Cobleskill Fairgrounds; Five judges, flat fee options, shootout qualifying classes, youth fundraisers. Contact Cheryl Rudolph, President, 518.852.5655, RudolphCheryl1968@gmail.com; www.NYSQHA.com
Aug 17-19
Midland Barrel Racing; $250,000 Payout Barrel Racing Series; Fonda Fairgrounds 21 S Bridge Street Fonda NY; Come join the fun of barrel racing in an indoor facility and a new addition of pole bending! All ages welcome and you do not have to be a member of any club! Contact Pam Gregory 518.366.5667; pam.midlandbarrels@gmail.com; www.midlandbarrelracing.com
Aug 18
Gymkhana; Cambridge Saddle Club 5 Fish Hatchery Rd Cambridge, NY; Classes for leadline/assisted, peewee, youth, adult, and Jack Benny. Contact Denise Fahey 802.823.7967; mail@cambridgesaddleclub.org; cambridgesaddleclub.org
Jumping/Gymkhana show; St. Lawrence Valley Horsemen’s Association (SLVHA); Linden Road, Ogdensburg, NY; 9 a.m.; Class list posted on SLVHA face book page; Contact marciaoney@gmail.com or Mimi Romeo at 315.764.5349
Gymkhana; Stirrup Fun Stables Rescue; QuarterH Farm 440 Sawmill Hill Rd. Sterling, CT; 11 a.m. Registration. 12 p.m. Start (Sunday rain date); 5 Divisions: Adult, Youth, Adult Novice, Youth Novice, Walk Trot/Leadline; 5 Individual Classes: Poles, Barrels, Big M, Mystery #1, Mystery #2; 1 Doubles Class: 2 Person Team Relay Race; contact www.stirrupfunstables.com , 860.468.0156, stirrupfunstables@gmail.com
Pond Hill Pro Rodeo; Pond Hill Ranch Castleton, VT; Great family fun, full of action packed professional rodeo events; Contact 802.468.2449, horses@pondhillranch.com, www.pondhillranch.com
Barneveld Horseman’s St Jude Summer Ride; Barneveld NY; Visit www.bhahorse.com
Aug 19
Dog River Horse Club Western/English Dressage Schooling Show; Carpenter Park, 2526 Lowery Road, Washington, VT; Fee Charged. Contact Katie Moulton 802.498.5008; trailkate@gmail.com; www.dogriverhorseclub.com
Aug 22
NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05; Washington Co. Fair, Greenwich, NY; Entries Open 2 p.m.; Close 4 p.m.; Run 5 p.m.; Contact Laura Derrick 518.746.0087, 518.260.5728; Samantha Eyster 518.424.0972
Aug 23
Jackpot Gymkhana; 6:30 p.m.; Cambridge Saddle Club 5 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cambridge NY; Payout for first 2 spots in each division; Year end high point awards in each division. Contact Denise Fahey or Jan Lingner 802.823.7967, 802.823.7244; mail@cambridgesaddleclub.org; cambridgesaddleclub.org
Attica Rodeo & Show Association, Barrel Racing Series; Sign ups start 5:30 p.m.; Attica, NY; Contact Paul Swatland 716.432.5316.
Aug 24-26
53nd Annual Big Weekend; Registration Greatly Appreciated; Save $20 for the entire weekend by sending in registration by Aug. 15; Chautauqua County Trail Riders Grounds; Contact Dave Schauman 716.487.9650, Anne Lynch 716.287.4474, Mike Youngberg 716.665.4573 or Sue Waite 716.267.4581
Massachusetts Quarter Horse NHQH in Deerfield, NH; Contact Marge Tanner at pedlr704@aol.com; 603.731.9307
Aug 25
NYS NBHA New York State Fair, Syracuse, NY; $5,000 Added; Contact Tom Lindsay 607.624.2658, Tammy Vanetten 315.751.0618; Samantha Eyster 518.424.0972, email: drufuseyster@yahoo.com
Pond Hill Pro Rodeo; Pond Hill Ranch Castleton, VT; Great family fun, full of action packed professional rodeo events; Contact 802.468.2449, horses@pondhillranch.com, www.pondhillranch.com
Aug 25-26
Classic Country Horse Show; Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY; Contact Sandi Emanuel, 518.231.7807, bemanuel3@nycap.rr.com, www.ssshowseries.com
Aug 26
Dog River Horse Club Gymkhana RAIN DATE; Carpenter Park, 2526 Lowery Road, Washington, VT; Contact James Deberville 802.883.5571; jdeberville@aol.com; dogriverhorseclub.com
Barneveld Horseman’s All Seats Obstacle Challenge; Barneveld NY; Visit www.bhahorse.com
Aug 30
Attica Rodeo & Show Association, Barrel Racing Series; Sign ups start 5:30 p.m.; Attica, NY; Contact Paul Swatland 716.432.5316.
Aug 31
Montgomery County Equine Club – Fonda Fair Gymkhana, 4 p.m.; NYSSHA pointed; Please
refer to the Fonda Fair Premium Book, www.fondafair.com. Contact Deb Yacobucci 518-852-2920.
Sept 1
Pond Hill Pro Rodeo; Pond Hill Ranch Castleton, VT; Great family fun, full of action packed professional rodeo events; Contact 802.468.2449, horses@pondhillranch.com, www.pondhillranch.com
Sept 2
St. Lawrence Valley Horsemen’s Association (SLVHA) Open Show; Linden Road, Ogdensburg, NY; 9 a.m.; English, Western, Children’ classes, Halter, Gymkhana classes, Cross-rails – Check out Facebook page for class lists; Contact marciaoney@gmail.com or Mimi Romeo at 315.764.5349
Sept 6
Gymkhana Under the Lights; Cambridge Saddle Club 5 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cambridge, NY; Classes from peewee, youth, adult, and jack benny. Starts at 6:30 p.m.; Year End awards for High Point in each division. Contact Denise Fahey; 802.823.7967; mail@cambridgesaddleclub.org; cambridgesaddleclub.org
Sept 7-9
Hudson Valley Draft Horse Association; DAP Field Days at Reber Rock Farm, Essex, NY; Teamster training, horse training, workshops Sat. & Sun. Robin Jurechko 845.294.9016 or dmjure33@frontiernet.net.
Sept 8-9
NYS NBHA Heart and Soule, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY; Contact Tammy Vanetten 315.751.0618; Debbie Soule 315.824.3818; Samantha Eyster 518.424.0972, email: drufuseyster@yahoo.com
Sept 9
Open Horse Show; 9 a.m.; Cambridge Saddle Club 5 Fish Hatchery Rd Cambridge, NY; Classes include English and Western. Beginner to experienced welcome. Contact Jan Lingner, 802.823.7244; mail@cambridgesaddleclub.org; cambridgesaddleclub.org
Creekside Round Up Open Family Game Show; reg 9 a.m.; Franklinville, NY; Contact Gary Perkins 716.949.8295.
Sept 13
Creekside Round Up Meeting, 7 p.m.; Franklinville, NY; Contact Brian Armison 716.984.6575 or Al Gerstung 716.676.3534
Sept 14-16
Midland Barrel Racing; $250,000 Payout Barrel Racing Series; Fonda Fairgrounds 21 S Bridge Street Fonda NY; Come join the fun of barrel racing in an indoor facility and a new addition of pole bending ! All ages welcome and you do not have to be a member of any club! Contact Pam Gregory 518.366.5667; pam.midlandbarrels@gmail.com; www.midlandbarrelracing.com
Sept 15
Gymkhana; Cambridge Saddle Club 5 Fish Hatchery Rd Cambridge, NY; Classes for leadline/assisted, peewee, youth, adult, and Jack Benny. Contact Denise Fahey 802.823.7967; mail@cambridgesaddleclub.org; cambridgesaddleclub.org
New York State Horse Council’s 50th Year Anniversary Celebration; H.I.T.S. in Saugerties, NY; 50th Year Anniversary Celebration of the NYS Horse Council will include speaker presentations, luncheon, ringside VIP seating under tent and more during this 50th Annual General Membership Meeting. Visit www.nyshc.org
WCDAA Covered Bridge Ride; West Arlington, VT; Contact Chelsea O’Reilly 518.361.5896
RCDAC Fun Day; 10:30 a.m.; Breathing Space Farm in East Chatham, NY; The event will include lots of obstacles and a good time. Bring a covered dish to share. Contact Tamara Healy at classiccarriageservice@gmail.com or 518.762.6749.
Gymkhana; Stirrup Fun Stables Rescue; QuarterH Farm 440 Sawmill Hill Rd. Sterling, CT; 11 a.m. Registration. 12 p.m. Start (Sunday rain date); 5 Divisions: Adult, Youth, Adult Novice, Youth Novice, Walk Trot/Leadline; 5 Individual Classes: Poles, Barrels, Big M, Mystery #1, Mystery #2; 1 Doubles Class: 2 Person Team Relay Race; contact www.stirrupfunstables.com , 860.468.0156, stirrupfunstables@gmail.com
Creekside Round Up Fall Trail Ride (Rain date Sept 16); 9 a.m.; Jackson Forest; Contact Butch George 716.498.2239
Sept 15-16
NYSQHA September show; Cobleskill Fairgrounds. Double judged AQHA and PHBA classes, flat fee entry options, year-end exhibitor party, shootout finals classes. Contact Cheryl Rudolph, President, 518.852.5655, RudolphCheryl1968@gmail.com; www.NYSQHA.com
Sept 16
C.S.C. second annual youth show series; 9 a.m.; Cambridge Saddle Club is offering a 4 youth show series ages 18 and under. Classes include English, Western, and gymkhana. Lead-line, beginner to experienced welcome. Contact Denise Fahey 802.823.7967; mail@cambridgesaddleclub.org; cambridgesaddleclub.org
NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05; Burnin Time Arena, Gansevoort, NY; Entries Open 9 a.m.; Close 10:15 a.m.; Run 11 a.m.; Contact 518.793.3513; Laura Derrick 518.746.0087, 518-260-5728; Samantha Eyster 518.424.0972
WRC Fall Show; 16 Broadview Rd. Woodstock, NY; English, Western and Driving classes – class list online; Points count toward year-end; Pre-entries welcome; Contact Susan Leiching, club secretary, briarstone@hvc.rr.com; www.woodstockingridingclub.com
NYSDHC Annual Corn Harvest; Fuller Family Farm; 1002 Elm St. Ext. Groton,NY 13073; Contact Lester Coit, President 607.793.4865; lestercoit61@gmail.com
Sept 17
Monday Night SOEE Gymkhana Buckle Series; Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke, NY; Several gymkhana events including Jackpot Barrels! The high-point earners at the end of the series will be awarded a trophy buckle. Contact Stacy Mayhew, 518.810.2213, showoffequine@gmail.com, showoffequineevents.com
Sept 19-23
Empire State Quarter Horse Association Fall Show; NYS Fair Grounds, Syracuse, NY; 6 Judges – 2 AQHA Shows; Contact: Marge Tanner 603.746.3813, margetanner@aol.com
Sept 20
Gymkhana Under the Lights; Cambridge Saddle Club 5 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cambridge, NY; Classes from peewee, youth, adult, and jack benny. Starts at 6:30 p.m.; Year End awards for High Point in each division. Contact Denise Fahey; 802.823.7967; mail@cambridgesaddleclub.org; cambridgesaddleclub.org
Sept 21
CSC Barrel Series; Cambridge Saddle Club 5 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cambridge, NY; 4D open barrel race. Each race will have an organization in need that it will benefit! Series end division awards at the last race. Must run 2 of 3 to qualify. Entries close at 10. Warm ups at 10 a.m. Race starts at 11 a.m.; Contact Val Lavigne 518.859.3741.
Sept 21-23
NYSSHA Fall Round Up Open Horse Show and Gymkhana; Fonda Fair Grounds; Gymkhana is on Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. The open horse show is the 22 and 23 starting at 8 a.m. Go to nyssha.org for class list and entry forms. Any Questions contact Deb Yacobucci at 518.852.2920.
Sept 22
Attica Rodeo & Show Association, Barrel Racing Series Finals; Attica, NY; Contact Paul Swatland 716.432.5316.
Creekside Round-up Memorial Cancer Drive; Place TBA; Contact Al Gerstung 716.676.3534.
WNY Horse Ride & Drive for Cancer; Reg 8 a.m., Ride/Drive 10 a.m., Chicken BBQ 12 p.m., Horse Pull 3 p.m., Street Dance 7 p.m.; Centerville Fire Hal 8936 County Rd. 3 Centerville, NY; Contact Horse Pull – Brian Armison 585.567.8970; Ride – Scott Armison 716.474.8057.
Sept 22-23
Show Off Equine Events Open Horse Show; Schaghticoke Fairgrounds; Judge: Jennifer Moshier; Divisions: Huntseat, Western, WTJ (11&Under, 12-39, 39 & Over), Ranch Type, Little Bits, Over Fences, Gymkhana; Contact Stacy Mayhew 518.810.2213; showoffequine@gmail.com; www.showoffquine.com
Sept 22-24
Dog River Horse Club Annual Tunbridge Ride; Tunbridge Fair Grounds, Tunbridge, VT; Great trails and catered food available. Contact: Karen Blow or Patricia Branon 802.839.0147 (Karen) or 802.343.4140 (Patricia); www.dogriverhorseclub.com
Sept 23
NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05; Ker-A-Mel Arena, Argyle, NY; Entries Open 9 a.m.; Close 10:15 a.m.; Run 11 a.m.; Contact 518.638.8015; Laura Derrick 518.746.0087, 518.260.5728, Samantha Eyster 518.424.0972
Fall Benefit Ride; Registration – 9 a.m.; Ride Out – 10 a.m.; Cockaigne Ski Area Trail Head for CCETS, Cherry Creek, NY; Contact: Anne Lynch 716.287.4474 or Kaleena Rodriguze 716.708.9202
Guilford Fair Donkey & Mule Show; 9-4 p.m.; Guilford, CT; Classes include Halter, Showmanship, Driving, Costume, Coon Jumping, Riding, Under-saddle and In-Hand Obstacle. Premiums paid; No entry Fees. Youth and adult exhibitors welcome, casual, supportive environment. Same day registration. Contact: Kimberly Brockett 203.627.5885, tripledalefarm@yahoo.com , www.guilfordfair.org, Department E-A.
Sept 28
NCBRA; Cambridge Saddle Club 5 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cambridge, NY; 4D Added Open (WPRA Approved) Barrel Race 3D Added NCBRA Member Sidepot- 3D Added Youth (WPRA Junior Approved); Entries 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m. sharp; Warm-ups: 10:15 a.m.; Runs to follow Warm ups (Approx. 11 a.m.) Contact Val 518.859.3741
Sept 29
Hudson Valley Draft Horse Association Corn Harvest at Saunderskill Farm, Accord, NY; Robin Jurechko 845.294.9016 or dmjure33@frontiernet.net.
ERDHA Wagon Ride and Cider Pressing; 10 a.m.; Bradt’s Farm, Sloansville, NY; Bring a dish to pass; Contact Roberta 518.762.1523
Sept 29-30
ARHA approved Ranch Horse Show; Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Rts 67 & 40, Schaghticoke, NY; ARHA show with ARHA Open, Amateur, Novice, Youth classes & All Breed classes; Contact Jane Moulton 518.632.9227 or www.EMRHA.com
Sept 30
NBHA Districts NY 02 & NY 05; Hurricane Hill Arena, Argyle, NY; Entries Open 9 a.m.; Close 10:15 a.m.; Run 11 a.m.; Contact 518.638.8133; Laura Derrick 518.746.0087, 518.260.5728; Samantha Eyster 518.424.0972
WCDAA Wagon Ride; Skelly’s Hebron, NY; Contact Chelsea O’Reilly 518.361.5896
WRC Fall Schooling Dressage Show; 16 Broadview Rd. Woodstock, NY; Entries open Aug. 25, close Sept. 28; INTRO – 2/3; Judge TBA; Class list online; Contact Roberta Jackson 845.246.9427; rhj@hvc.rr.com , www.woodstockingridingclub.com
Dog River Horse Club Trail Challenge; Carpenter Park in Washington, VT; Fee Charged. Contact Katie Moulton 802.498.5008; trailkate@gmail.com; www.dogriverhorseclub.com
