JANUARY 2008

1

Happy New Year!!

5

noon-
2:00pm

~Tom Pinkowski Horse Boarding & Training Center
Nutrena Feeds Seminar @ Niagara County 4-H fairgrounds, 4487 Lake Rd. Lockport
FREE clinic with Karen Barrie from Nutrena Feeds
Topic: Hay shortage? - "The importance of fiber in the equine diet"
To register & for more info: tompinkowski.net/Events
434-6024    tanddranch@msn.com

9

8:00pm

Presentation by Hans Mobius to the Town of Holland Board
in recognition for implementing the local Right to Farm Law
@ Holland Town Hall, Holland

12

8:00am
4:30pm

~The Profitable Horseman
Horse Business Strategies Seminar @ Batavia
-Marketing-Sales-Financial Projections-Hiring and keeping good employees-Balancing a busy life of work with rest and play
Each participant will receive a notebook with notes and forms to create a strategic plan for 2008
Fee $197, Register by Dec. 21, $ 167
Contact: doug@profitablehorseman.com

12

5:00pm

AQHA America's Horse Championships on NBC Sports
a special, one-hour broadcast of some of the most exciting action from the FedEx Open competition at the 2007 American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show in Oklahoma City
More Info

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20

Maryland Horse World Expo @ Timonium, MD
Contact www.horseworldexpo.com

19

State Meeting, NYS Horse Council @ Syracuse
held with the NYS Quarter Horse Assoc
Contact 532-3357

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26

Audit a George Morris Training Session for Free
George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session @ Wellington, FL
nearly all sessions are open to the public at no charge
Contact: www.PracticalHorsemanMag.com or www.syracuseinvitational.com

24

7:00pm

~CCE Equine Video Night
Conformation Evaluation
@ Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension Auditorium, 50 West High St, Ballston Spa, NY
presented with the permission of The Russell Meerdink Company, www.horseinfo.com
Contact: Fiona Farrell at fsf@cornell.edu or 518 885-8995

25

6:00pm

The New York Farm Managers Association Meeting
@ Saratoga Cornell Coop Ext, 50 High St, Ballston Spa, NY
Tim Capps, Executive in Residence at the U of Louisville College of Business Equine Industry Program, will discuss the merits and perils of state breeding programs. Additionally, we have invited many of our New York horse farm representatives to showcase their stallions for 2008. A light buffet will be served.
Contact: contact Fiona Farrell at fsf@cornell.edu or 518 885-8995, www.nyfarmmanagers.org, www.cceequine.org

26

11:30am
  2:00pm

Sequel Stallions New York Stallion Show @ Hudson, NY
Hot lunch at noon, followed at 2 by presentation of stallions Freud, Hook and Ladder, Read the Footnotes, Ten Most Wanted. Drawing for a complimentary season to each stallion and a special offering of breeder incentives.
RSVP to Barb, 1/21 at 800-925-2913 or 352-620-9006, fax at 352-368-3619 or stallions@sequelbloodstock.net

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7:00pm

~CCE Equine Business Workshop
Essential Spreadsheets and How to Prepare Them
@ Saratoga Co Cornell Coop Extension Aud, 50 West High St, Ballston Spa, NY
Contact: Fiona Farrell at fsf@cornell.edu or 518 885-8995

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7:00pm

~CCE Equine Video Night
Front Leg Lameness
@ Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension Auditorium, 50 West High St, Ballston Spa, NY
presented with the permission of The Russell Meerdink Company, www.horseinfo.com
Contact: Fiona Farrell at fsf@cornell.edu or 518 885-8995

FEBRUARY 2008

3

8:30am
regist.
9:30am
classes

~Catt/Chaut Chapter of the NYS Horse Council
Chautauqua Sleigh Rally
@ the Chautuqua Institution Rt. 394 Chautauqua, NY
Judge Elizabeth O'Donnell
DIVISIONS for Draft Horses, Light Horses, Ponies and Very Small Equines (Mules & Donkeys included in division according to size)
CLASSES include Pleasure Driving (Working), Obstacles, Timed Trotting, Drive & Ride, and Currier & Ives Pleasure Drive through the historic grounds of the Institution.
Lodging/stabling:The Great Tree Inn www.great-tree-inn.com
Contact 716-962-3412 lorencfoxefarm@madbbs.com

7

7:00pm

~CCE Equine Video Night
Back and Hind Leg Lameness
@ Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension Auditorium, 50 West High St, Ballston Spa, NY
Our DVD, Dr. James Rooney’s Video Guide to Lameness – the Back and Hind Leg (90 minutes), is presented with the permission of The Russell Meerdink Company, www.horseinfo.com. Contact: Fiona Farrell at fsf@cornell.edu or 518 885-8995

12

7:00pm

Wagon Train/Stagecoach Run Informational Meeting
@ Little Valley Municipal Building at the light in Little Valley
event to celebrate Catt Co’s Bicentennial
Contact: Leah lleising@netsync.net

12

6:30pm-
9:30pm

Free Educational Seminar @ the Boston Town Hall
•Dr Amy Gill, PhD, Equine Nutritionist for Triple Crown Feeds & Exercise Physiologist from  Lexington Kentucky will present a program designed to teach horse owners how to decipher a Horse feed tag    www.amymgillphd.com
•Dr. JoAnn Johnson, DVM of Frontier Equine Practice will talk about Soft tissue Lameness    www.frontierequine.com
•Blue Seal Feeds: www.blueseal.com
•Triple Crown Feeds: www.triplecrownfeed.com
free pizza & wings, door prizes, samples and coupons.
Please RSVP, space is limited
Contact: Southtowns Feeds N needs 648-4600
or Mark’s Country Store 592-9172

15

7:00pm

~CCE Equine Business Workshop
Liability and Risk Management: How to protect your horse operations in a state without an Equine Activities Statute, with Fiona Farrell, Esq.
@ Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension Auditorium, 50 West High St, Ballston Spa, NY
Contact: Fiona Farrell at fsf@cornell.edu or 518 885-8995

16

8:00am
regist

Saratoga Driving Association
Get Ready for Spring: A Midwinter Driving Conference.
@ Verdoy Firehouse, Route 7, Latham , NY
Learn about carriage driving. Guest speakers include judge/clinician John Greenall of Greenall Carriage House in Vermont, trainer Bill Broe of A Horse Drawn Affair, carriage expert Dick Lahey, and course designer/ADS official Ed Young
Continental breakfast and hot lunch included in registration
Contact: contact Carol 518-459-1235, www.saratogadriving.com

16

12:00pm-
2:00pm

Two Educational Seminar @ Springville Fire Hall
Sponsored by Mark's Country Store is partnering with Nutrena Feeds and Springville Veterinary Services
1) “The Importance of Fiber in the Equine Diet”  
2) “Recent Advances in Vaccines and Deworming”
RSVP 592-9172 by 2/14

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24

Pennsylvania Horse World Expo, 6th Annual
@ PA Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA
Contact: 301-916-0852, info@horseworldexpo.com  
www.horseworldexpo.com

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24

New cross disciplinary competition @ the PA Horse World Expo
"Bob & Suzanne's Wind Rider Equestrian Challenge"
Riders 14 years or older of all disciplines & horses of all breeds
Guest Judges: Lynn Palm and Scot Hansen
Star Clinicians: Matt McLaughlin, Julie Goodnight and Liz Graves
Horse council and/or breed association members get a 5% discount on entry fees with proof of membership
Wind Rider final rounds video clip from the Ocala, FL premier:
www.TwoasOneHorsemanship.com
Hurry - entry applications are due by February 1
Contact: Suzanne Sheppard TwoasOneHorsemanship.com
845-692-7478, Suz@TeachingTwoasOne.com
www.HorseWorldExpo.com

28

2008 Olympic USEF Show Jumping Trials
@ the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, Wellington, Fla.
The trials will take place over five classes:
•Feb 28, Trial #1
  (embedded in Class 100, $30,000 WEF Challenge Cup, Round VI)
•Mar 2, Trial #2
  (embedded in Class 101, $100,000 Zada Enterprises,
  LLC Grand Prix & FEI World Cup Qualifier)
•Mar 5, Trial #3
  ($20,000 class, open only to Olympic applicants)
•Mar 6, Trial #4
  (embedded in Class 102, $30,000 WEF Challenge Cup, Round VII)
•Mar 9, Trial #5
  (embedded in Class 106, $150,000 CN U.S. Open CSIO)
Visit EquiSearch.com for complete coverage of the trials and this summer's Olympics

28

8:00pm

Equine Influenza Webnar
FREE, 1 hour
Presented by TheHorse.com, sponsored by Intervet

29

7:00pm-
9:30pm

~Niagara County 4-H
Annual Tack Swap
@ Cornell Cooperative Extension, 4487 Lake Ave (Rt78) Lockport
Shoppers, browsers & vendors welcome. Tables $10
Contact Cheryl: 439-4499, ckrfarms@aol.com

MARCH 2008

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2

'Road to the Horse 2008' horsemanship at its very best
a unique event showcasing the true test of competitive horsemanship. Four of the world’s top horse whisperers meet four virtually un-touched young horses. A team of judges watch each clinician demonstrates his unique way of gentling a young horse and preparing it to be ridden. In just three hours together each horse and rider team will have to negotiate an obstacle course.
www.roadtothehorse.com/event.html

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2

The Driving Forum -
The Premier Driving Conference & Trade Show
@ The Clarion Hotel, West Springfield, MA
Contact: info@driving-forum.com    www.driving-forum.com

2

1:00pm

~Catt/Chaut Chapter of the NYS Horse Council
4th Annual Horsemen’s Roundup @ the Sinclairville Firehall
30 Main St., Sinclairville, NY 14782. (snow date March 9)
An afternoon devoted to our favorite subject HORSES.
-Speaker on equine supplements.
-Horse clubs are encouraged to present their upcoming schedules. 
-Tables available for vendors & clubs (free).
-Coffee & treats will be served.
Contact: Ainsley 716-962-5462 rollsmth@netsync.net
or Kathy 716-595-2263

2

If Only Farm Horse Show @ 50 Wood Rd. ,Freeville, NY
English Horseshow with the NYSHC Child/Adult Jumper Class
Contact: Susan 607 347 4615,  slowe001@twcny.rr.com

9

11:00am
5:00pm

 

~Tom Pinkowski Horse Boarding & Training Center
3rd Annual Niagara Co. Horse Fair & Expo
@ 4H Fairgrounds, Lake Rd, Lockport
Speakers & Vendors
Contact Tom: 434-6024, tanddranch@msm.com, www.tompinkowski.net

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15

Can-Am All Breed Equine Emporium @ London Ontario Canada
www.can-amequine.com

14

6:30pm

New York: Still Out in Front with Equine Liability Protection@ Equine Etc. Consignment & Petique, 127 Broad St, Schuylerville
Fiona Farrell, Esq., Coordinator of CCE Equine will discuss how New York ’s assumption of risk doctrine has provided greater protection for horse people for longer than any existing equine activities laws.  She will also discuss the use of liability releases in New York and what makes them succeed or fail in providing liability protection
RSVP by March 13 to Michael Dunn at 518-695-6515

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15

Houghton College Certified Horsemanship Assoc Region 5 Conference
Seminars on various subjects
Contact: 585-567-8142

15

10:00am

Annual Horse Health Seminar: 3 free seminars
@ Springville Veterinary Services, 405 West Main St., Springville
1) "Horse Vision and Eye problems”
2) “Rabies and the Need to Vaccinate”
3) “The Metabolic Horse & Dietary Management”
RSVP 592-0070 by 3/7

15

1:00pm-
4:00pm

~Monroe County 4-H Horse Program
"Fit to Show" Health Seminar @ Cornell Cooperative Ext, 249 Highland Ave, Rochester, NY
• Garry Wilson, local trainer/Quarter Horse breeder: proper conditioning so your horse is in tip top shape for the show season
• Kristine Rogers-Ganz, Cargill Animal Nutrition: equine nutrition and the digestive system
• Jeff Kulzer, local horseman: equine dentistry and the importance of routine care
• Dr. Heather Beaudry-St. Germain, Animal Rehabilitation Center of: use of chiropractic techniques on equines

Local equine, equine related businesses and clubs are encouraged to reserve a table to promote their products, services and club. A limited number of tables are available. If you are unable to attend but would like to display brochures or business cards, please Contact: Kasandra 585-486-4400    kermit13166@yahoo.com

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16

Mark Shaffer Western Pleasure Clinic
@ Nash Hill Equestrian Center
World Champion Mark Shaffer demonstrates effective exercises that emphasize the importance of transition and body position
Contact: www.MarkShaffershowhorses.com or www.hedgesshowhorses.com or (716)257-5257

Berry Fit Trunk Show
Custom Western Show Clothing of Ohio

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16

10:00am
  5:00pm

Horse Tack & Treasure Swap @ 1670 Riverside Dr
off route 62 half way between Jamestown N.Y. & North Warren PA
Variety new & used horse tack, handmade horse & horsewoman treasures Seller fee: $5.00 per 6' space ea day, bring your own tables/chairs. Please call/email if you'd like to set up to sell.
Contact: Gail, 814-664-7140, coffeecreek@tbscc.com

17

St. Patrick's Day

17

7:00pm

~The Cattaraugus County Horsemen’s Association &
~The Cattaraugus Country Equine Advisory Committee
Free Seminar: "Equine Liability and Risk Management: Three Ways to Protect You, Your Horse, and Your Business"
@ Ellicottville Memorial Library, Washington St, Ellicottville
with Fiona Farrell Esq., Coordinator of CCE Equine.
Contrary to popular belief, New York has a favorable legal climate for protection of equine businesses.  Fiona will explain how New York ’s law provides more protection for horse owners and equine businesses than you might realize.  She'll describe different types of insurance coverage and how to be an informed insurance consumer. Finally, Fiona will also show you how to inventory your premises and operations to increase safety and customer satisfaction and give practical tools you can apply in organizing, insuring and running your horse operations.
RSVP suggested by March 10
Contact: (716) 699-2940  annie@gentlethunderfarm.com 

20

8:00pm

~Orange County Horse Council
DOT Regulations, Trucks & Horse Trailers @ Brick Church (1/2 mile West of the Village of Montgomery on Rte 17K)
Speaker: Doug Eighmey, NYS DOT Safety Inspector working in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Bureau
Please bring your own refreshments
Contact: 845-496-2894

20

Purina Horse Owners Workshop (HOW)
@ Clyde's Feed Store, 351 Union St, Hamburg,  NY  14075
Live call in show - you ask our national experts questions about YOUR horse via a closed circuit satellite channel available only at our store. Live Chat with Professional Show Jumper, Aaron Vale.
We'll be handing out promotional offers & door prizes
Please RSVP as space is limited
Contact: Jim  (716) 648-2171
www.horse.purinamills.com/events

22

If Only Farm Horse Show @ 50 Wood Rd.,Freeville, NY
English Horseshow with the NYSHC Child/Adult Jumper Class
Contact: Susan 607 347 4615, slowe001@twcny.rr.com

27

6:30pm
9:00pm

~Nutrena & Thiele’s CountryMax
Equine Seminar
@ Shawnee Fire Hall, 3747 Lockport Rd,Sanborn, NY
“The Real Scoop on Vitamins & Minerals”
-Karen Barie-Keough, Nutrena Equine Consultant www.nutrenaworld.com
“Are You Prepared For An Emergency?”
- Dr. Jeanne Best, Royalton Equine Veterinary Services P.C.
Come see all the new products at Thiele’s CountryMax!, Door Prizes!, Refreshments!, Valuable in-store coupons!
RSVP by March 25th to Kelly at 692-4401

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Fri 5pm
Sat 10am
Sun 11am

~Lazy H Horse & Trailer Sales 18th Annual
Spring Horse Sale & Horse Lovers Expo
@ Erie Co Fairgrounds, Hamburg
Contact Bill Hopkins, 496-7221   www.lazyhsales.com

29

9:00am-
3:30pm

EquiDay 2008 @ Miner Center building of Miner Institute,  Rte. 191, west of exit 41 on I-87
Daylong symposium on horse topics and a mini-expo to launch the spring season in the North Country
Miner's newsletter with the agenda for the day
Contact: Karen Lassell at 518-846-7121 x120, lassell@whminer.com    www.whminer.org

29-
30

~CCE Equine
17th Annual Saratoga Horse Symposium: "Across Disciplines"
4-H Training Center, Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa, NY
Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension Equine of Saratoga Co
workshops, demonstrations, drawings, silent auction, vendors and rescue horses for recreational and performance horse owners, equine farmers, and equestrian
Pre-register by Mar 14
Contact Fiona Farrell: fsf2@cornell.edu or
www.cceequine.org

APRIL 2008

1

April Fools!

1

7:00pm

Catt County Bicentenial Wagon Train & Stagecoach Run
2nd planning meeting
@ the Little Valley Firehall in Little Valley
All welcome-come find out more info. It is really shaping up to be a fun & interesting time  - may be a once in a life time experience.
(Wagon Train will be Aug 9-22)
Contact Leah lleising@netsync.net

5

10:00am-
2:00pm

Frontier Equine Practice, Reboy Supply & Blue Seal Feeds Equine Education Program
to benefit Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center
@ Jamison Rd Fire Hall, corner of Maple and Jamison Rds, Elma
$3 per person  suggested donation at the door
-Dr. JoAnn Johnson, DVM - the Equine Eye
-Dr. Danielle Doubleday, DVM - Equine Dentistry
-Michelle Mulcahy of Triple Crown Feeds - Equine Nutrition
Contact: Reboy Supply, 652-4321
Frontier Equine Practice, 655-6442

5

12:00-
  3:00pm

Breyer Fun Day
@ Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart, 3366 Union Rd, Cheektowaga 14225
Live horse demonstrations by the Equestrian Club at SUNY, activities foor kids under 15
Register: 716-681-1666   manager@niagarahobby.com

5

5

CNYD&CTA Jumping Clinic with with Barb Lindberg
@Blue Moon Farm, Navarino, NY
Contact Lauren (315) 685-8810 or waitecrew@aol.com , www.cnydcta.org

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6

8:00am
setup
9:30am
4:00pm

~Nash Hill Equestrian Center
Equine Extravaganza  networking & equine educational event
@ Nash Hill Equestrian Ctr, 10999 Persia Rd, Gowanda, NY 14070
Showcase your talents, products, clubs, associations & services to our horse-loving community.
Tack Swap Saturday. Vendor space & demonstration opportunities on a first come first serve basis.
Tables available for $5 upon request.
Contact: 716-257-5257, nashequestrian@aol.com
www.hedgesshowhorses.com

6

Semi Annual Fun Buck-Off @ Lehman Farms, Pittsford, NY
A Combined Test to benefit Paul Rudat
Contact: www.solius.com/buckoff

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13

Equine Affaire @ Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH
Clinics, Seminars & Demos, Commercial Exhibits, Breed Pavilion.....
Information: (740) 845-0085    www.equineaffaire.com

11-
12

10am-5pm
10am-4pm

~Country Max
Spring Expo '08
@ the Fair & Expo Center, Monroe Co Fairgrounds, Rochester, NY

12-
13

Schooling Dressage Show & Combined Test @ Alfred University
Contact Nancy (607) 587-9012 or kohler@alfred.edu

13

If Only Farm Horse Show @ 50 Wood Rd.,Freeville, NY
English Horseshow with the NYSHC Child/Adult Jumper Class
Contact: Susan 607 347 4615, slowe001@twcny.rr.com

15

6:00pm

New York State Parks Public Workshops on Trail Use
@ Woodlawn Beach State Park, Woodlawn Beach Nature Center
Workshops on the topic of trail development
Contact: Eileen or Dan 518-486-1868

17

7:00pm

CCE Equine Trails Advocacy Training
@ Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga Co Offices, 50 West High St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
A panel of trails advocates will walk you through the basics of how to be a good advocate for your issue, the importance of building alliances with other groups of trail users, and help you develop talking points to use when addressing groups or individuals on equestrian trail issues
Contact: Eileen or Dan 518-486-1868

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20

8:30am
5:00pm

Tommie Turvey 3 Day Clinic @ Carrousel  Farms, 201 Carousel  Farm Drive, Centre Hall PA 16828
One on one with Tommie: problem solving techniques & solutions to advance your horsemanship level
10 student maximum for clinics : $1,295 per person/horse  Only $995.00 if booked by April 5, $300 per extra horse (if available)
Observers: $25 per person/per day / $50 for 3 days
Contact Jamie at 815-626-3155 to check availability and secure your spot in this clinic, www.carouselfarmllc.com

19

Houghton College - WNYDA Challenge Series Dressage Schooling Show @ Houghton College Equestrian Center
Contact 585-567-8142

19

Dressage Clinic with Michelle Labarre @ Lancaster Gate Stables, Penfield, NY
Contact (585) 388-7196 , www.lancastergatestables.com

19

Gymnastic Jumping Clinic Carol Kozlowski @ Mothersfield, Hogmire Rd, Geneseo, NY
Contact Carol (585) 226-6287, mothersfield@aol.com

20

Gymnastic Jumping Clinic:  Carol Kozlowski at Mothersfield, Hogmire Road, Geneseo, NY. Contact Carol at (585) 226-6287 or mothersfield@aol.com

20

1:00pm

~Bits' n' Spurs Trailriders
Ruttenbur Rd Horse Blessing Trail Ride @ Sinclairville
Contact: 680-1500

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24

Houghton College Walter Zettl Dressage Clinic
@ Houghton College Equestrian Center
Contact 585-567-8142

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27

Rolex Kentucky 2008 Three-Day Event
@ Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
rk3de.org

26

Houghton College Hunter-Jumper Show
@ Houghton College Equestrian Center
Contact 585-567-8142

26

New York State Horse Council
Spring Meeting @ Cornell Cooperative Extension Building in Binghamton, NY
All members are invited to join us at these meetings
Contact: kinggeo@westelcom.com

26

noon

~Aurora Trail Riders
Trail Ride @ Canadaway Creek State Wildlife Management Area, Ruttenbur Rd, Arkwright. Bring a sandwich & dish to pass
contact: Jane 992-3273

26

12:00
preview
1:00
auction

~Monroe County 4-H Horse Program
Spring Tack Auction @ Cornell Cooperative Ext, 249 Highland Ave, Rochester, NY
Contact: Rachel 585-461-1000 x226,  rap46@cornell.edu

26

Barn Dance to benefit the 2008 CC Wagon Train
@ Little Valley Riders Clubgrounds
Contact: 938-6313

26

11:00am
1:00pm

~Creekside Roundup
Franklinville Maple Festival Parade
Draft Horse Pulling Demo @ Creekside Arena, Franklinville
Contact: Al 716-676-3534

26

Michael Page Jumping Clinic @ Honeoye Falls, NY
Contact Nancy (585) 218-9996, vreale@rochester.rr.com

26

CNYD&CTA Dressage Clinic  Bill McMullen @ Blue Moon Farm, Navarino NY
Contact Arlene (315) 696-6447,r ahertzog@gmail.com  www.cnydcta.org

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27

8:30am-
6:00pm
8:30am-
4:30pm

Everything Equine & Horses 2008
@ Champlain Valley Exposition's Robert E. Miller Expo Centre
One of New England’s largest equine educational events: part educational event, part consumer trade show and part social get-together for New England, New York and Canadian horse lovers
Contact: http://cvexpo.org/equine.aspx

27

9:00am-
3:00pm

~Creekside Roundup
Draft Horse Plow Day @ across from Creekside Arena
Contact: Brandt 716-676-3477

27

11:00am-
  3:00pm

~Western Chapter of the New York State Horse Council
Spring Equine Get Together @ the Erie Co Fire Training Academy, 3359 Broadway, Cheektowaga NY
Meet representatives of local horse clubs, horse related businesses & services - no charge for a table to display merchandise or info.
Equine speakers throughout the day.
Coffee, tea, cocoa, snacks will be provided.
Free door prizes and giveaways
Contact Barb 716-735-3529, Barbcunningham11@yahoo.com

27

9:00am

Orleans Co HPDC Fun Gaming Show
@ Orleans Coo 4-H Fairgrounds, Knowlesville, NY
Contact: 585-798-4265

27

Michael Page Jumping Clinic @ Honeoye Falls, NY
Contact Nancy (585) 218-9996, vreale@rochester.rr.com

27

CNYD&CTA Dressage Clinic  Bill McMullen @ Blue Moon Farm, Navarino NY
Contact Arlene (315) 696-6447,r ahertzog@gmail.com  www.cnydcta.org

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29

Kentucky International Equine Summit 2008
@ The Radisson Hotel, Lexington, Kentucky
Presentations and discussions from more than 90 of the best minds in the equine business and research field on three critical issues:
• The Wellbeing of the Competitive Horse
• The Emerging Science of Horse Breeding
• The Equine Economy in the 21st Century
Luncheon keynote speakers:
  Mon: Bob Evans, President and CEO of Churchill Downs Inc.,
  Tue: Jack Kelly, CEO of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Contact: wilcke@louisville.edu

MAY 2007   MAY IS NATIONAL PHOTO MONTH

Email us a photo of your horse to post on the site!

3

~Catt/Chaut Chapter of the NYS Horse Council
Pine Hill/South Valley Trails Clean Up & Trail Work Day
Contact: 962-5462   rollsmth@netsync.net

3

4:30pm

134th Kentucky Derby @ Churchhill Downs

3

12:00am-
4:00pm

Open House @ Hidden Oaks Farm, 254 Glasgow Rd,  Gibsonia, PA 15044, 1 mile off Rte 8 & Sandy Hill Rd
Presentation of Stallions & Sales Stock @ 2:00pm
Contact:724.443.0902

3

5th Myler Bitting Clinic & Seminar
Contact: Stagecoach West Calendar

3-
4

2008 Winning Weekends Horse Show Series
@ Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Schoharie Co, NY
offers 10 different divisions for all seats and levels of riding, great awards and prize money and lots more!
Contact:  www.WinningWeekends.com

3-
4

Terry Thompson Horsemanship and Reining Clinic
@ Nash Hill Equestrian Center
Contact: www.hedgesshowhorses.com or (716)257-5257

4

12:00
ride out

~Aurora Trail Riders
Allegany State Park Ride @ Camp 10
Bring a dish to pass for after the ride
Contact Barb 337-0609

4

8:00am

~Niagara County 4-H Clubs
Schooling Show
@ Niagara Co. Fairgrounds, Lockport
Walk/trot/canter - English, Western,Gymkhana & Open Walk/Trot Show (youth and adult)
Contact Chris, 791-4665 or Cheryl, 439-4499 CKRFarms@aol.com

4

Trail Ride for St Judes Hospital
@ Crosspatch Farm, Little Valley, NY
Contact: 938-6313

4

If Only Farm Horse Show @ 50 Wood Rd.,Freeville, NY
English Horseshow with the NYSHC Child/Adult Jumper Class
Contact: Susan 607 347 4615, slowe001@twcny.rr.com

4

~Collins Draft Horse, Ox & Pony Club
26th Annual Plow Fest @ Rt 62 & Wheater Rd, Collins, NY
rain date 5/11
Contact: Gene, 807-7818   avrodowns@att.net

4

9:00am-
3:00pm

Draft Horse Plow Day @ Creekside Arena, Franklinville
Contact: Brandt 716-6763477

7

6:30pm

~Aurora Trail Riders
Knox Farm State Park Trail Ride
@ horse parking area, corner of Knox Rd & Gypsy Ln
> 2008 Knox Farm permit & current coggins required
Contact: none – no host for this ride

9

4:00pm

Houghton College Equestrian Graduation Exhibition
@ Houghton College Equestrian Center
Contact 585-567-8142

10

noon

~Aurora Trail Riders
Letchworth State Park Trail Ride @ Trail Side Lodge
Bring a sandwich & dish to pass for after the ride
Contact: Alexis 655-9929

10

2nd Annual Hornswaggle Hill Endurance Ride
@ Allegany State Park   Sanctioned by AERC & ECTRA, includes both 25 (6hr) & 50 mi (12hr) distances
Contact Helen glynn@netsync.net, 716-569-4975

10

9:00am
regist

~Creekside Roundup
Timed Pleasure Ride @ Jackson Forest, Franklinville
Contact: Charlie 716-676-3643

10

1:00pm

~Wrangler’s
Toni Rhoadhouse’s Ride, Mill Rd, Gasport, NY
Contact: Barb 716-735-3529

10

  9am reg
10am start

~Little Valley Riders Club
All Games Spring Fun Show
Contact: Terra 716-445-4659, www.LittleValleyRidersClub.com

10-
11

Lynn Palm Clinic @ Niag County Fairgrounds, Rt 78, Lockport NY
Contact 716-380-4429

10-
11

Barb Apple Clinic: Moving Into Partnership & Centered Riding
@ Davidson Knoll Farm, 3200 Hopkins Rd, Canandaigua, NY
Limited to 8 riders beyond the basics with groundwork & riding.
“Increase your understanding of what motivates your horse on the ground and from the saddle. Improve upon the respect and trust you need for a true partnership. Develop greater confidence & security through Centered Riding.
Private lessons will be available on May 12th
Barb's website
Contact: Lisa F. Sykes, lisasykes@yahoo.com www.davidsonknollfarm.com

11

WNYDA Dressage Challenge Show @ The Stagecoach West
Contact: Stagecoach West Calendar

12

1:00pm

Agricultural Town Hall Meeting
with Senator Schumer & Governor Paterson
@ Genesee County Fairgrounds, 5056 East Main St (Rt 5), Batavia, NY
a great opportunity for farmers and agricultural folks to discuss directly with the Senator & Governor whatever issues are important to them – the farm bill, labor issues, dairy, plum pox virus, water, prices - anything…
Contact: 716-846-4111 Chris, Staff Assistant, WNY Office, Sen Schumer

12

9:00pm

Rolex Equestrian World Cup Finals on Animal Planet
Top riders from around the world will participate in the biggest annual competition worldwide for show jumping and dressage
World Cup Coverage

13-
30

Houghton College CHA riding instructor certification summer school course @ Houghton College Equestrian Center
Contact 585-567-8142

14

6:30pm

~Aurora Trail Riders
Knox Farm State Park Trail Ride
@ horse parking area, corner of Knox Rd & Gypsy Ln
> 2008 Knox Farm permit & current coggins required
Contact: none – no host for this ride

16

5:00pm

Brandi Lyons, Horsemanship Demo
Followed by wine & cheese @ Stagecoach West, Rt 5 & 20, Irving, NY e
Contact: Alisha 716-225-2516, Stephanie 716-672-2442

17

1:00pm-
5:00pm

~Chautauqua Rails to Trails
Celebrate Spring Open House @ Mayville Train Depot, Rte394, Mayville
Showcasing Chautauqua’s free recreational opportunities & Natural resources
Contact: crtt@cecoomet.net

17

5:00pm

Unbroke Horse Demo
@ Stagecoach West, Rt 5 & 20, Irving, NY
Contact: Alisha 716-225-2516, Stephanie 716-672-2442

17

~Lazy C Ranch & Cornerstone Farm
Brandi Lyons Horsemanship Clinic @ Cornerstone Farm, East Aurora   Stalls are available
Contact: Mollie 716-225-2516   mcotton@netsync.net
Stephanie 716-672-2442
http://leaguer.homestead.com/lcr.html

17

9:00am

~Niagara County 4- H Clubs
Miniature Horse Clinic
Contact Chris, 791-4665 or Cheryl, 439-4499 CKRFarms@aol.com

17

"The Horse" @ the American Museum of Natural History, NY
a new exhibit examining Equine-Human relationships opens May 17

17

10:00am

~Chautauqua Co Trail Riders
Meet & Greet Ride & Potluck
Contact: Kathy 716-595-2263

17

Rolelu Stables Combined Test & Dressage Show @Geneseo, NY
Dressage Judge: Dru Malavase
Contact Marian or Chandra (585) 243-0916 Rolelu@hotmail.com
www.geocities.com/Eureka/5288/

17

9:00AM-
12:20PM

Big Loop Hunter Pace  @ Eldred, PA. 
Contact: www.chandellefarm.com and click on Big Loop

17

~Lou Eibl Corral
Tack Swap
Contact: Denise 585-591-0282

17

Tri County Riders 4-H Open Show
Contact: Stagecoach West Calendar

17

2:00pm

~Bits' n' Spurs Trailriders
Pine Hill/South Valley Stateland
@ Pineapple Junction Parking Area, Randolph
Contact: 680-1500

17

~Yankee Reining Horse Association
Jackpot Reining
@ Nash Hill Equestrian Center
Contact: www.hedgesshowhorses.com or (716)257-5257

18

11:00am

~Aurora Trail Riders
Darien State Park Trail Ride @ Sumner Rd entrance
Bring a sandwich & dish to pass for after the ride
Contact: Sandy Glair & Melinda 652-2925

18

7:30am

~Niagara County 4- H Clubs
Open Show @ Niagara Co. Fairgrounds, Lockport
English, Western, Gymkhana -adult, youth, & walk/trot
Contact Chris, 791-4665 or Cheryl, 439-4499 CKRFarms@aol.com

18

9:00am-
3:00pm

~Creekside Roundup
Miniature Horse, Donkey/Mule & Pony Show
@ Creekside Arens, Franklinville, NY
Contact: Sarah 716-676-9951

18

~Lake Erie Paint Club
Open All Breed Show
Contact: http://www.lephc.org

18

10:00am

~Catt/Chaut Chapter of the NYS Horse Council
Pine Hill/South Valley Trails Clean Up & Trail Work Day @ Pineapple Junction
You can come with or without horses, ride & work too. Bring tools & a lunch. Any amount of help is greatly needed. Help keep our trails great.
Contact: 962-5462   rollsmth@netsync.net

18

8:30am
5:00pm

~Ulster County Horse Council
EquiFest 2008 & Trade Show with
42nd Annual Open Horse Show
@ the Ulster County Fair Grounds, New Paltz, NY
Proceeds of horse show to benefit the UC 4-H Equine Program
Event is free to the public and food will be available
Looking for vendors, sponsors and door prizes
Contact: Vendor info > Shannon (845)436-7669, EquiFest2008@aol.com
Prize list and show info > Carla (845)247-0546 or Susan (845)255-3220   www.uchc-ny.org

21

6:30pm

~Aurora Trail Riders
Knox Farm State Park Trail Ride
@ horse parking area, corner of Knox Rd & Gypsy Ln
> 2008 Knox Farm permit & current coggins required
Contact: none – no host for this ride

22
26

~Lazy C Ranch & Cornerstone Farm
Brandi Lyons Horsemanship Clinic @ Cornerstone Farm, East Aurora   Stalls are available
Contact: Mollie 716-225-2516   mcotton@netsync.net
Stephanie 716-672-2442
http://leaguer.homestead.com/lcr.html

23

3:00pm-
5:00pm

Lothlorien's Family Day
@ Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center, 15 Reiter Rd, East Aurora, NY
games, barn tours, food. Have your picture taken with Thumbelina, just 171/2 ” tall, certified by Guinness World Records the Worlds Smallest Horse!
Contact: 655-1335, ext. 101

23

24

6:00pm

10:00am

Lazy H Horse & Trailer Sales
Spring Round Up Horse Sale @ NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse
Contact: 716-496-7221   www.lazyhsales.com

23-
26

~Little Valley Riders
Memorial Day Weekend Ride
@ Clubhouse, Rts 242 & 353, Little Valley, NY
Register by May 9
Contact: 483-3349

24

9:00am-
5:00pm

~Long Ears & Friends Driving Club
Tack & Craft Swap
@ Marilla Firemen’s Recreation Hall, 1950 West Ave, Marilla
Table rental $20. Food – Beverages
Contact: Lucy 716-655-0224, ljaniga@rochester.rr.com,
Dan 585-768-2907

24

P.O.N.Y. Association Game Show @ North East Saddle Club
Contact: www.ponyassoc.com

24

~Yankee Reining Horse Association
NYS Breeders 2008 NRHA Show
@ Toyota Dairy Barn
Contact: Kim, 315-252-1814

24

9:30am

6th Amish Relief Auction
@ Empire Livestock Cherry Creek Market, 798 Pickup Hill Rd, Cherry Creek, NY
Contact: Don, 716-257-3431

24-
26

~Chautauqua Co Trail Riders
Poker Ride & Drive
Contact: Darlene 716-679-7433

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26