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Calendar of GVRDC-Sponsored and other Local Events for 2010

Please Note: GVRDC cannot guarantee the accuracy of non-GVRDC events so please contact the person listed
to verify that the date and time are correct before making plans to attend.

If you have any additions/corrections to the calendar, please contact Mary Delton at (585) 624-2023 or mhd@rochester.rr.com

March 27
Saturday
Houghton College Ride-A-Test, Jump-A-Course Jump Clinic, Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu
March 30 - 31
Tuesday, Wednesday
Houghton College Walter Zettl Dressage Clinic, Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu

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April 3, 4
Saturday, Sunday
Gymnastic Jumping Clinic with Carol Kozlowski at Mothersfield, Hogmire Road, Avon, NY.
Contact Carol at (585) 226-6287
April 10
Saturday
High Standard Stables, Barn Sale from 10 am - 2:30 pm, Dansville, NY.
For more information, go to www.highstandardstables.com or contact Amy Becker at (585) 905-9955or amy@highstandardstables.com
April 11
Sunday
Holistic Rider Clinic with Susan Strong Kelley and Suzi Coleman. Details in this Downloadable Flier. To be held at Big House Stables Holistic Center for Horse & Rider, 15 Avon Road, Geneseo, NY.
Go to www.bighousestables.com for our agenda, to contact Susan and for more information about our Holistic Services practitioners.
April 17
Saturday
Houghton College and WNYDA Challenge Series Dressage Schooling Show, Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu
April 19
Monday
GVRDC Board of Trustees meeting at Peppermint's, 244 E. Main (Rts 5 & 20) in Avon, NY. All members welcome!
Dinner at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7:00 pm.
April 24
Saturday
Obstacle Clinic: Versatility Challenges - Mounted Police Style, Presented by Gentle Dove Farm - Joann Long, National Mounted Police and Toronto Police Mounted Services Certified. Hosted by Wild Side Ranch, 8675 Taft Rd, Bloomfield, NY 14469. Riders will work with their mounts in creative sensory and obstacle situations, with the emphasis on versatility challenges. Auditors welcome! Join us from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information/registration, go to www.GentleDoveFarm.com or contact Joann at (585) 738-7477 or jklong@rochester.rr.com
April 24
Saturday
Houghton College Spring Hunter/Jumper Show, Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu

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May 1
Saturday
Holistic Horse Clinic: Acupressure for the horse with a second modality to be announced. To be held at Big House Stables Holistic Center for Horse & Rider, 15 Avon Road, Geneseo, NY.
Go to www.bighousestables.com for our agenda, to contact Susan and for more information about our Holistic Services practitioners.
May 1
Saturday
High Standard Stables, Open Horse Show, Dansville, NY.
For more information, go to www.highstandardstables.com or contact Amy Becker at (585) 905-9955or amy@highstandardstables.com
May 1, 2
Saturday, Sunday
Michael Page Jumping Clinic - Honeoye Falls, NY.
Contact Nancy Reale at (585) 218-9996 or vreale@rochester.rr.com
May 15
Saturday
Chestnut Ridge Spring Combined Test, Schooling Dressage Show, and Jumper Classes, Gasport, NY.
For more information, contact Sue Williams at (716) 772-2707/2957 or wiliamsbrg @aol.com. For prize list and entry forms, go to www.chestnutridgeequestriancenter.com
May 15
Saturday
Holistic Rider Clinic: Functional integration "Feldenkrais" tratment for the rider followed with the "Therapeutic Massage"! To be held at Big House Stables Holistic Center for Horse & Rider, 15 Avon Road, Geneseo, NY.
Go to www.bighousestables.com for our agenda, to contact Susan and for more information about our Holistic Services practitioners.
May 15
Saturday
High Standard Stables, Dressage, Combined Test, and Jumper Show, Dansville, NY.
For more information, go to www.highstandardstables.com or contact Amy Becker at (585) 905-9955or amy@highstandardstables.com
May 17
Monday
GVRDC Board of Trustees meeting at Peppermint's, 244 E. Main (Rts 5 & 20) in Avon, NY. All members welcome!
Dinner at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7:00 pm.
May 19 - 21
Wednesday - Friday
Houghton College Adult Dressage Camp, session 1 (with FEI trainer Eddo Hoekstra), Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu
May 22, 23
Saturday, Sunday
Eddo Hoekstra Dressage Clinic at Chestnut Ridge
For more information, contact Sue Williams at (716) 772-2707/2957 or wiliamsbrg @aol.com. For entry forms, go to www.chestnutridgeequestriancenter.com
May 26, 27
Wednesday, Thursday
Bobby Costello Eventing Clinic.
For more information, go to www.stuarthorsetrials.org
To sign up for the clinic. contact Heidi Vahue at hsvmev@frontiernet.net
May 28 - June 2
Friday - Wednesday
Houghton College CHA Riding Instructor Certification Clinic, Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu
May 29
Saturday
GVPC Spring Horse Trials (Intro, Beginner Novice and Novice levels) at Wheeler Green, Geneseo, NY
Entry form is available on www.geneseevalley.ponyclub.org

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June 2
Wednesday
Genesee Valley Pony Club XC schooling at Wheeler Green, Nations Road, Geneseo, NY, 4 - 8 pm.
Contact Meg Lloyd at (585) 243-2364 or www.geneseevalley.ponyclub.org
June 4-5
Saturday, Sunday
Houghton College and WNYDA USDF/USEF recognized Dressage Show, Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu
June 5
Saturday
High Standard Stables, Trail Trial, Dansville, NY.
For more information, go to www.highstandardstables.com or contact Amy Becker at (585) 905-9955or amy@highstandardstables.com
June 6
Sunday
GVRDC USEA recognized Horse Trials, Geneseo, NY. Levels are Intro, BN and N with a TN (training D and SJ with novice x-c) Volunteers needed
Contact Wezo Pierson at (585) 509-5691 or piersonlouisa@yahoo.com
June 6
Sunday
Northampton Driving Society Show
Call Sue Zuber at (585) 293-1750 or kzuber1@rochester.rr.com.
June 9
Wednesday
GVRDC XC schooling at horse trials grounds from 3-7:30 pm. Cost is $35 for GVRDC or PC members and $40 for everyone else. Membership forms will be available at sign in to receive discount if you are not a GVRDC member.
Must be accompanied by an adult, no schooling alone. USEA medical armbands, approved helmets and safety vests are required.
Please park in Minor's field (near Hideaway stabling) off Roots Tavern Rd. Access to course will be different this year as Hideaway field will be being hayed.
Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are needed to collect $$ and waivers for the XC schooling.
Contact Carol at mothersfield@aol.com or call (585) 226-6287 or (585) 317-6906 with any questions.
June 11, 12
Friday, Saturday
Susan Strong Kelley Clinic: Friday 7:30 - 9 pm, Introduction to 4 basics: soft eyes, breathing, centering, and grounding of Centered Riding followed by practicing balancing and relaxation with exercises.
Saturday 8 am - noon, flatwork; 1 - 5 pm, Feldenkrais and exercise ball work. To be held at Big House Stables Holistic Center for Horse & Rider, 15 Avon Road, Geneseo, NY.
Go to www.bighousestables.com for more details or to contact Susan.
June 12
Saturday
Obstacle Clinic: Bomb Proofing for the Trail - Mounted Police Style, Presented by Gentle Dove Farm - Joann Long, National Mounted Police and Toronto Police Mounted Services Certified. Hosted by Western Chapter New York State Horse Council at the Niagara County Cornell Cooperative Extension Horse Show Arena, 4487 Lake Ave (Rt78), Lockport, NY, 14094. Riders will work with their mounts in creative sensory and obstacle situations, with the emphasis on bomb proofing to trail challenges. Auditors welcome! Join us from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. For more information/registration, go to www.GentleDoveFarm.com or www.WCNYSCH.org orcontact Joann at (585) 738-7477 or jklong@rochester.rr.com
June 13
Sunday
Genesee Valley Pony Club Spring Hunter Pace, 8 am until Noon Contact person: Marion Thorne at (585) 243-1216 or thorne101@msn.com
June 19
Sunday
GVRDC Volunteer Work Day for Twilight Dressage Volunteers are needed on Sunday to help set up the rings for Tuesday's show.
Contact Donna Hecht (585) 226-6315 or to confirm volunteer times with her.
June 21
Monday
GVRDC Board of Trustees meeting at Peppermint's, 244 E. Main (Rts 5 & 20) in Avon, NY. All members welcome!
Dinner at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7:00 pm.
June 22
Tuesday
GVRDC Twilight Dressage - Paduka Run Farm, Geneseo, NY.
Volunteer Opportunity Volunteer scribes and ring stewards are needed during the show.
Contact Lisa Nadeau at (585) 230-3176 or lisanadeaulegge@gmail.com to confirm volunteer times with her.
June 26
Saturday
GVRDC Volunteer Work Day for Firecracker Derby. Starts at 8:30 am at stabling area at Hideaway Farm. More info on Derby Page.
Contact Jim or Farley Wagner at (585) 924-1866 or JFarFarm@aol.com
June 26
Saturday
High Standard Stables, Open Horse Show, Dansville, NY.
For more information, go to www.highstandardstables.com or contact Amy Becker at (585) 905-9955or amy@highstandardstables.com
June 27
Sunday
GVRDC Firecracker Derby - Hideaway Farm.
Contact Jim or Farley Wagner at 585-924-1866 or JFarFarm@aol.com
June 28
Monday
GVRDC Volunteer Teardown Day for Firecracker Derby.
Contact Jim or Farley Wagner at 585-924-1866 or JFarFarm@aol.com

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July 6
Tuesday
GVRDC Twilight Dressage at Paduka Run, Geneseo, NY.
Contact Lisa Nadeau at (585) 230-3176 or lisanadeaulegge@gmail.com
July 10, 11
Saturday, Sunday
Genesee Valley Hunt, USEA recognized Horse Trials, Geneseo, NY. Levels are Beginner Novice thru Preliminary
Contact Billie Hill at (585) 350-8029 or billie.hill309@gmail.com
July 14 - 16
Wednesday - Friday
Houghton College Adult Dressage Camp, session 2 (with FEI trainer Eddo Hoekstra), Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu
July 15 - 18
Thursday - Sunday
Stuart USEA recognized Horse Trials in Victor, NY.
Contact Wezo Pierson at (585) 509-5691 or piersonlouisa@yahoo.com
July 17, 18
Saturday, Sunday
Lorenzo Driving Competition
Contact Lisa Shotzberger at (610) 469-6556 or fredshotz@yahoo.com
July 17, 18
Saturday, Sunday
Eddo Hoekstra Dressage Clinic at Chestnut Ridge
For more information, contact Sue Williams at (716) 772-2707/2957 or wiliamsbrg @aol.com. For entry forms, go to www.chestnutridgeequestriancenter.com
July 19
Monday
GVRDC Board of Trustees meeting at Peppermint's, 244 E. Main (Rts 5 & 20) in Avon, NY. All members welcome!
Dinner at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7:00 pm.
July 23 - 25
Friday - Sunday
WNYDA Summer Festival of Dressage at Paduka Run and Hideaway Farms, Geneseo, NY.
For more info, go to www.WNYDA.org or contact Katja Eilers at (203) 217-6011
July 24, 25
Saturday, Sunday
East Aurora Carriage Drive and Competition
Contact Liz O'Donnell at (716) 389-5724
July 28, 29
Wednesday, Thursday
Houghton College Walter Zettl Dressage Clinic, Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu
July 31
Saturday
Obstacle Clinic: Versatility Challenges - Mounted Police Style, Presented by Gentle Dove Farm - Joann Long, National Mounted Police and Toronto Police Mounted Services Certified. Hosted by Fort Armstrong Horseman's Association at Crooked Creek Horse Park, Houston Rd, Ford City, PA 16226 as part of their 3 day weekend event! Riders must pre-register for the Clinic part of the weekend. Auditors welcome! Join us for the Clinic on Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information/registration, go to www.GentleDoveFarm.com or www.crookedcreekhorsepark-faha.com or contact Joann at (585) 738-7477 or jklong@rochester.rr.com
July 31
Saturday
High Standard Stables, unrecognized Horse Trials and Dressage Show, Dansville, NY.
For more information, go towww.highstandardstables.com or contact Amy Becker at (585) 905-9955or amy@highstandardstables.com

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August 7
Saturday
WNYDA Challenge Series Dressage Show and Chestnut Ridge Combined Test and Jumper Classes, Gasport, NY.
Combined Test, Schooling Dressage Show, and Jumper Classes, Gasport, NY.
For more information, contact Sue Williams at (716) 772-2707/2957 or wiliamsbrg @aol.com. For prize list and entry forms, go to www.chestnutridgeequestriancenter.com
August 8
Sunday
Holistic Horse Clinic: Acupressure and Chiropractic for the horse. To be held at Big House Stables Holistic Center for Horse & Rider, 15 Avon Road, Geneseo, NY.
Go to www.bighousestables.com for our agenda, to contact Susan and for more information about our Holistic Services practitioners.
August 11 - 15
Wednesday - Sunday
Walnut Hill Driving Competition at Walnut Hill, 397 W. Bloomfield Rd, Pittsford, NY.
Tickets available at gate: $10 adults, $5 children. Parking is free. For more info go to www.walnuthillfarm.com
August 14
Saturday
Obstacle Clinic: Bomb Proofing for the Trail - Mounted Police Style. Presented by Gentle Dove Farm - Joann Long, National Mounted Police and Toronto Police Mounted Certified. Hosted by O'Brien's Farm and Stables, 2068 Dumplin Hill Road, Moravia, New York 13118. Riders will work with their mounts in creative sensory and obstacle situations, with the emphasis on bomb proofing to trail challenges. Auditors welcome! Join us from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. For more information/registration, contact Joann at (585) 738-7477 or jklong@rochester.rr.com or go to www.GentleDoveFarm.com
August 16
Monday
GVRDC Board of Trustees meeting at Peppermint's, 244 E. Main (Rts 5 & 20) in Avon, NY. All members welcome!
Dinner at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7:00 pm.
August 24
Tuesday
GVRDC Twilight Dressage - Hideaway Farm, Geneseo, NY.
Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteer scribes and ring stewards are needed during the show.
Contact Lisa Nadeau at (585) 230-3176 or lisanadeaulegge@gmail.com to confirm volunteer times with her.
August 28, 29
Saturday, Sunday
GVRDC USEA recognized Horse Trials, Geneseo, NY. Levels are Intro, Beginner Novice, Novice, Training and Preliminary.
Contact Wezo Pierson at (585) 509-5691 or piersonlouisa@yahoo.com

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September 1
Wednesday
GVRDC XC schooling at horse trials grounds from 3-7:30 pm. Cost is $35 for GVRDC or PC members and $40 for everyone else. Membership forms will be available at sign in to receive discount if you are not a GVRDC member.
Must be accompanied by an adult, no schooling alone. USEA medical armbands, approved helmets and safety vests are required.
Please park in Minor's field (near Hideaway stabling) off Roots Tavern Rd. Access to course will be different this year as Hideaway field will be being hayed.
Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are needed to collect $$ and waivers for the XC schooling.
Contact Carol at mothersfield@aol.com or call (585) 226-6287 or (585) 317-6906 with any questions.
September 9, 10
Thursday, Friday
Houghton College Eddo Hoekstra Dressage Clinic, Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu
September 11, 12
Saturday, Sunday
Eddo Hoekstra Dressage Clinic at Chestnut Ridge
For more information, contact Sue Williams at (716) 772-2707/2957 or wiliamsbrg @aol.com. For entry forms, go to www.chestnutridgeequestriancenter.com
September 15
Wednesday
Last Day to make your reservation for the Volunteers and Members Annual Picnic, Geneseo, NY.
Contact Carol Kozlowski at (585) 226-6287 or email mothersfield@aol.com
September 15, 16
Wednesday, Thursday
Houghton College Walter Zettl Dressage Clinic, Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu
September 18
Saturday
Harvest Horse Trials and Schooling Dressage Show to benefit Roswell Park Cancer Institute and East Aurora Pony Club. For more information, contact Sue Williams at (716) 772-2707/2957 or wiliamsbrg @aol.com. For prize list and entry forms, go to www.chestnutridgeequestriancenter.com
September 18
Saturday
GVRDC Volunteer Setup Day for Driving Show.
Contact Catherine Frangenberg at (585) 334-1730 or cfran@frontiernet.net
September 19
Sunday
GVRDC Pleasure and Combined Driving Show - Geneseo, NY. Contact co-organizers:
Teresa Hartford at (585) 367-3416 or teresah@localnet.com
Cindy Pond at (585) 243-9488 pond@heartwoodfarm.com or
the show secretary Trista Plummer at (585) 703-9315
September 20
Monday
GVRDC Volunteer & Members Annual Picnic - at Paduka Run in driving show tent. Food served at 5 pm. Make sure you call Carol and let her know if you are coming so enough food can be ordered. MUST RSVP by Wednesday Sept 15 to ensure you will have food. Contact Carol Kozlowski at (585) 226-6287 or mothersfield@aol.com
September 25
Saturday
Houghton College Horse Trials, Combined Test and Dressage Competition, Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu
September 25
Saturday
GVRDC Volunteer Setup Day for Pumpkin Derby.
Contact Jim or Farley Wagner at 585-924-1866 or JFarFarm@aol.com
September 26
Sunday
GVRDC Pumpkin Derby - Hideaway Farm.
Contact Jim or Farley Wagner at 585-924-1866 or JFarFarm@aol.com
September 27
Monday
GVRDC Volunteer Teardown Day for Pumpkin Derby.
Contact Jim or Farley Wagner at 585-924-1866 or JFarFarm@aol.com

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October 2
Saturday
High Standard Stables, Open Horse Show, Dansville, NY.
For more information, go to www.highstandardstables.com or contact Amy Becker at (585) 905-9955or amy@highstandardstables.com
October 9
Saturday
Genesee Valley Hunt Races at Nations Farm, Geneseo, NY.
For more info, go to www.geneseevalleyhunt.org
October 10, 11
Sunday, Monday
GVRDC Lucinda Green Eventing Clinic at GVRDC Horse Trials grounds - Geneseo, NY.
October 14, 15
Thursday, Friday
Houghton College Eddo Hoekstra Dressage Clinic, Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu
October 16, 17
Saturday, Sunday
Eddo Hoekstra Dressage Clinic at Chestnut Ridge
For more information, contact Sue Williams at (716) 772-2707/2957 or wiliamsbrg @aol.com. For entry forms, go to www.chestnutridgeequestriancenter.com
October 23, 24
Saturday, Sunday
Halloween Happens at Chestnut Ridge - Jumper Show 10/23, Dressage Show with Costume Classes 10/24, Gasport, NY.
For more information, contact Sue Williams at (716) 772-2707/2957 or wiliamsbrg @aol.com. For prize list and entry forms, go to www.chestnutridgeequestriancenter.com

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November 6
Saturday
Houghton College Ride-A-Test, Jump-A-Course Jumping Clinic, Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu

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December 4
Saturday
Houghton College Christmas Fun Show, Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu
December 11
Saturday
Christmas Time Dressage Show at Chestnut Ridge, Gasport, NY.
For more information, contact Sue Williams at (716) 772-2707/2957 or wiliamsbrg @aol.com. For prize list and entry forms, go to www.chestnutridgeequestriancenter.com

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