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
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
Draft Animal Power Network (DAPNet) Annual Gathering and Reber Rock Plow Days; Reber Rock Farm, 1699 Jersey St. Essex, NY; Teamster training, horse training, workshops Sat. & Sun. Robin Jurechko 845.294.9016; dmjure33@frontiernet.net or www.draftanimalpower.org
Sept 8
Equine First Aid Clinic; 1-5 p.m.; Missisquoi Valley Arabian Equestrian Center 1877 VT Route 105, Newport, VT; Veterinarians, Joe Wagner, Tyler McGill and Emily Comstock provide hands on practice of key skills for common trail and barn incidents. Clinic is free to VHC members $40 for non-members; BBQ Saturday Evening at Missisquoi Stables; $15 includes a great meal and homemade pies; Visit www.vthorsecouncil.org for more information or to register.
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.
Willoughby State Forest Trail Ride; Westmore, VT; Caravan from Missisquoi Stables or meet at 9:30 a.m. at the designated parking area, TBA. Free for Vermont Horse Council members $50 for non-members. This ride will tour the beautiful and moderate trails at Lake Willoughby. Registration is required; Visit www.vthorsecouncil.org to register.
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
Introduction to Cutting Clinic; Chemung County Fairgrounds Horseheads, NY; $50; Visit upstatecowhorseproductions.com
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! Sanctioned with NBHA, IBRA, WPRA, NPBA and WBR; Contact Kevin 845.629.6214; 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
Orleans County Boots and Saddle Club Hunter Pace; North Hampton Park, Hubbell Rd, Rochester, NY; 30+ jumps – all jumps optional, 12″-3′ height, 6-8 miles; $25 non members; $20 members; Start times 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Contact Sarah Smith skron37@gmail.com; 585.943.5920
Introductory Reined Cow Horse Clinic; Chemung County Fairgrounds Horseheads, NY; $50; Visit upstatecowhorseproductions.com
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 18
Eastern CT Draft Horse Association “Dinner & a Draft(horse)”; 5-7 p.m.; Blue Slope Country Museum 138 Blue Hill Rd. Franklin, CT; Free opportunity for anyone interested in draft horses to have a brief driving experience. Light dinner after. Please RSVP; Contact Linda Gieseler, 860.919.2239, colethewonderdog@comcast.net
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.
Chautauqua County 4H Fall Benefit Trail Ride; CCETS Trail Head 6925 North Main St. Cherry Creek, NY; Registration 10 a.m., Ride out 11 a.m.; $20; Contact Anne Lynch 716.287.4474.
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
Oct 1
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
Oct 4-5
NYSDHC Annual NYS Draft Horse Club Sale; Fairgrounds Drive Cortland, NY 13045; Contact Lester Coit, President 607.793.4865; lestercoit61@gmail.com
Oct 5–8
Fall Pleasure Ride Columbus Day Weekend; Madison County Fairgrounds; Brookfield, NY; 50th Annual NYS Horse Council Fall Pleasure Ride. Great trails, great people, great fun! Visit www.nyshc.org
Oct 6
Versatility Trail Competition; Cambridge Saddle Club 5 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cambridge, NY; 2 divisions beginner and advanced. 9 a.m. start for arena trail versatility and 12:30 start for trailside versatility. Walk course half hour prior to start. Year end awards given. Contact Denise Fahey 802.823.7967; mail@cambridgesaddleclub.org; cambridgesaddleclub.org
Oct. 6-7
Dog River Horse Club 25th Annual St. Jude’s Fall Foliage Trail Ride; 10 a.m. at Lasell Farm Williamstown, VT; Contact: Brenda & Morris Lasell 802.433.1344; www.dogriverhorseclub.com
Oct. 6–8
NYS NBHA Championships, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY; Contact Samantha Eyster 518.424.0972, email: drufuseyster@yahoo.com
Oct.7
WRC October Classic; 16 Broadview Rd. Woodstock, NY; Open show plus fun classes; Class list online – come have fun; Pre-entries welcome; Contact Susan Leiching, club secretary briarstone@hvc.rr.com; www.woodstockridingclub.com
Creekside Round Up Open Family Game Show; reg 9 a.m.; Franklinville, NY; Contact Gary Perkins 716.949.8295.
Oct 11
Creekside Round Up Meeting, 7 p.m.; Franklinville, NY; Contact Brian Armison 716.984.6575 or Al Gerstung 716.676.3534
Oct 12-14
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! Sanctioned with NBHA, IBRA, WPRA, NPBA and WBR; Contact Kevin 845.629.6214; www.midlandbarrelracing.com
Oct 13
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
Dog River Horse Club 5th Annual Poker Ride & Drive; Carpenter Park in Washington, VT; Contact James Deberville 802.883.5571; jdeberville@aol.com; www.dogriverhorseclub.com
Canadian Horse Expo; Harwinton, CT; Rare opportunity for horse enthusiasts of all disciplines to learn about an endangered breed that is versatile and athletic. Contact Angela Steadman 978.808.4344; amsbox@comcast.ne; www.facebook.com/canadianhorseexpo
WCDAA Locktober Fest; Ft. Edward, NY http://villageoffortedward.com/
Oct 17
Dog River Horse Club Meeting; Washington Vermont Town Clerk’s Office 2895 Main St., Washington, VT; Open club meeting; Contact James Deberville, President, 802.833.5571; jdeberville@aol.com, www.dogriverhorseclub.com
Oct 18
Dog River Horse Club’s JP North Tack Auction; Canadian Club, E. Montpelier, VT; Contact: James Deberville 802.883.5571; jdeberville@aol.com; www.dogriverhorseclub.com
Oct 20
WCDAA Wagon Ride; Vance Acres Gansevoort, NY; Contact Troy Bapp 518.761.0975
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
Oct 29 – Nov. 3
NBHA World Show, Perry, GA; Visit www.nbha.com.
Nov 2-3
Miss Rodeo NY Pageant; Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls, NY; Visit www.facebook.com/MRNYInc
Nov 8
Creekside Round Up Meeting, 7 p.m.; Franklinville, NY; Contact Brian Armison 716.984.6575 or Al Gerstung 716.676.3534
Creekside Round Up Annual Year-end Dinner, 6 p.m.; Franklinville, NY; Contact Brian Armison 716.984.6575 or Al Gerstung 716.676.3534
Nov 21
Dog River Horse Club Meeting; Denise Common Northfield, VT; Open club meeting of Dog River Horse Club; Contact: Denise Common 802.485.6210; www.dogriverhorseclub.com
Dec 1
Dog River Horse Club Christmas Party; Canadian Club, E. Montpelier, VT; Dog River Horse Club Christmas Party @ Canadian Club; Contact Karen Blow 802-839-0147; www.dogriverhorseclub.com
Dec 4
WCDAA Schuylerville Parade; Schuylerville, NY; Contact Troy Bapp 518.761.0975
Jan 5, 2019
WCDAA Annual Meeting; Kingsbury Firehouse Kingsbury, NY; Contact Troy Bapp 518.761.0975