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Calendar of GVRDC-Sponsored and other Local Events for 2011

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 mhd@rochester.rr.com

January 7
Saturday
GVRDC Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon
at the Yard of Ale 3226 Genesee St, Piffard, NY 14533 - $20.00 per GVRDC member, $25 for non-member unless you join at the meeting.
Social hour begins at NOON, luncheon at 12:30 pm.
Mail check by January 2 to GVRDC, Box 499, Geneseo, NY 14454 with number attending. Call (585-226-6905) or email Carol to make reservation if too late to send check. Need a count for the caterer.
January 17
Tuesday
Genesee Valley Equine Clinic short course - Short Course for the Short Horse. 7-9 pm by Julia Gray, DVM and Julie May, Clinic Assistant. Cost: $8.00 per person. For info about the course and directions, go to, www.gvequine.com or call (585) 889-1170 to reserve your spot.
January 28, 29
Saturday, Sunday
Michelle LaBarre Dressage Clinic - Black Points Farm, Honeoye Falls, NY. For info about Michelle, www.labarredressage.com
To ride in the clinic, contact Mary Delton at mhd@rochester.rr.com. Auditors welcome.
January 30
Monday
GVRDC sponsored Seminar: "Dressage from the Judges Perspective", How to improve you skills in the dressage ring, given by Gale D'Amanda-Fox, Rush Public Library, 6-8 pm, Rush, NY. Please contact Liz if you plan to come so she has a head count. Download a flyer.

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February 4
Saturday
GVEC Winter Horse Health Seminar 8 am - noon at the Wheatland-Chili High School, 940 North Road, Scottsville, NY. Cost: Free
For more information, call 585-889-1170 or go to www.gvequine.com
January 18, 19
Saturday, Sunday
Michelle LaBarre Dressage Clinic - Black Points Farm, Honeoye Falls, NY. For info about Michelle, www.labarredressage.com
To ride in the clinic, contact Mary Delton at mhd@rochester.rr.com. Auditors welcome.
February 27
Monday
GVEC Short Course: CSI: Case Study Investigation, 2nd Edition, presented by Amy Leibeck, DVM, 7-9 pm, at the Genesee Valley Equine Clinic, Scottsville, NY. Cost: $8.00 per person.
For more information, call 585-889-1170 or go to www.gvequine.com

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March 8
Thursday
GVEC Short Course: What Lies Beneath: Ultrasound and Radiology 101, presented by Joan Ayers, DVM, 7- 9 pm, at the Genesee Valley Equine Clinic, Scottsville, NY. Cost: $8.00 per person.
For more information, call 585-889-1170 or go to www.gvequine.com
March 19
Monday
GVRDC Board of Directors 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.
March 31, April 1
Saturday, Sunday
Gymnastic Jumping Clinic with Carol Kozlowski at Mothersfield, Hogmire Road, Avon, NY.
Contact Carol at (585) 226-6287 or mothersfield@aol.com

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April 12
Saturday
Rolelu Show Series: Dressage Show (Introductory thru 4th Level, plus "eventing" tests), Combined Test (Introductory through Preliminary Levels, dressage and stadium), and Jumping Derby (Introductory through Preliminary level)
For more information and entry forms go to: www.rolelu.webs.com or contact Chandra Wong at (585) 243-0916 or Rolelu@hotmail.com.
April 21
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

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May 6
Sunday
GVRDC Combined Test to be held at Lehman Farms, Mendon, NY. Levels are Intro, BN, N and T. Volunteers needed
Contact Wezo Pierson at (585) 509-5691 or piersonlouisa@yahoo.com
May 12
Saturday
Rolelu Show Series: Dressage Show (Introductory through 4th Level plus "eventing" tests), Combined Test (Introductory through Preliminary Levels, dressage and stadium), and Jumping Derby (Introductory through Preliminary level) - Weather permitting, Cross Country schooling (Introductory through Training Levels)
For more information and entry forms go to: www.rolelu.webs.com or contact Chandra Wong at (585) 243-0916 or Rolelu@hotmail.com.
May 20
Sunday
Kateland Driving Show
Call Ted Jenney at (585) 638-5700
May 12
Saturday
GVRDC Desensitization Clinic with Jack and Dave Minteer at Wild Side Ranch in Bloomfield, NY
Contact carvermuxworthy@gmail.com for mor information.
May 22, 23
Tuesday, Wednesday
Leslie Law Eventing Clinic.
For more information, go to www.stuarthorsetrials.org
March 1 is the opening date to sign up for the clinic. contact Carrie Wehle at cswehle@gmail.com
Date TBD
in May
GVRDC Interval Training Clinic given by Gail McGuire
May 26
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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Date TBD
in May or June
GVRDC Event Pace Clinic given by Gail McGuire
June 1, 2
Saturday, Sunday
USEF/USDF Recognized Dressage Show I & II Houghton College Equestrian Center, Houghton, NY.
Contact Jo-Anne Young at (585) 567-8142 or joanne.young@houghton.edu
June 2
Saturday
Gentle Dove Farm Demonstration: NYS 4-H Youth Development Horse Program In-Service Training at Cornell University, Presented by Joann Long, National Mounted Police and Toronto Police Services Certified. More information coming soon! Check at www.GentleDoveFarm.com. You can also contact Joann at (585) 738-7477 or jklong@rochester.rr.com
June 2-5
Saturday - Tuesday
Kathleen Lindley Horsemanship Clinic at La Belle Vie Farm, Parrish Street Ext, Canandaigua, NY. For more information, download a clinic flyer.
June 3
Sunday
26th Annual Northampton Driving Society Show
Call Laurie Neubauer at (585) 352-1410
June 6
Wednesday
GVRDC Volunteer Stadium set-up Day for Horse Trials.
Meet at Hideaway Farm stabling area at 5 pm - if coming after work, call Carrie at 585-734-3166 to make sure there is still work to do.
June 10
Sunday
GVRDC USEA recognized Horse Trials, Geneseo, NY. Levels are Intro, BN and N with a TN (training D and SJ with novice XC) Volunteers needed
Contact Wezo Pierson at (585) 509-5691 or piersonlouisa@yahoo.com
June 12
Tuesday
GVRDC Volunteer Work Day for Horse Trials Clean Up
Tasks will include returning garbage cans to the hedgerow by the secretary's stand, unflagging x-c fences, bringing plants in, sorting out jump cups, etc. Bring work gloves.
If you have questions, contact Wezo Pierson at (585) 924-2514 or piersonlouisa@yahoo.com to confirm volunteer times.
June 13
Wednesday
GVRDC XC Schooling on horse trials grounds, 4 pm till 8 pm. Cost is $35 for GVRDC or PC members and $40 for everyone else. Armbands, vests, and a trainer/groundperson are required.
Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are needed for 2 hour time slots to collect $$ and waivers for the XC schooling.
Contact Carol Kozlowski at (585) 226-6287 or mothersfield@aol.com
June 16
Saturday
Rolelu Show Series: Dressage Show (Introductory through 4th Level plus "eventing" tests), Combined Test (Introductory through Preliminary Levels, dressage and stadium), and Jumping Derby (Introductory through Preliminary level) - Weather permitting, Cross Country schooling (Introductory through Training Levels)
For more information and entry forms go to: www.rolelu.webs.com or contact Chandra Wong at (585) 243-0916 or Rolelu@hotmail.com.
June 17
Sunday
Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are needed to set up for the Twilight Dressage show.
Contact Donna Hecht at (585) 739-4520 or donnahecht_ny@hotmail.com to confirm volunteer times with her.
June 18
Monday
GVRDC Board of Directors 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 19
Tuesday
GVRDC Twilight Dressage - Hideaway Farm, Geneseo, NY.
Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteer scribes and ring stewards are needed during the show.
Contact Donna Hecht at (585) 739-4520 or donnahecht_ny@hotmail.com to confirm volunteer times with her.
June 24
Sunday
26th Annual Silver Shoe Farm Driving Show
Call Nicole Cable at (716) 474-1818
June 30
Saturday
GVRDC Volunteer Work Day for Firecracker Derby. Starts at 8:30 am at stabling area at Hideaway Farm.
Contact Jim or Farley Wagner at (585) 924-1866 or wagnerfarm@frontiernet.net.
Volunteers also needed on show day.

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July 1
Sunday
GVRDC Firecracker Derby - Hideaway Farm.
Contact Jim or Farley Wagner at 585-924-1866 or wagnerfarm@frontiernet.net
July 2
Monday
date may change
GVRDC Volunteer Teardown Day for Firecracker Derby.
Contact Jim or Farley Wagner at 585-924-1866 or wagnerfarm@frontiernet.net
July 3
Tuesday
GVRDC Twilight Dressage - Hideaway Farm, Geneseo, NY.
Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteer scribes and ring stewards are needed during the show.
Contact Donna Hecht at (585) 739-4520 or donnahecht_ny@hotmail.com to confirm volunteer times with her.
July 7, 8
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 12 - 15
Thursday - Sunday
Stuart USEA recognized Horse Trials in Victor, NY.
Contact Heidi Vahue at (585) 657-4523 or hsvmev@frontiernet.net
July 20, 21, 22
Friday - Sunday
WNYDA Summer Festival of Dressage I and II, Recognized Breeders Championships Qualifier Show and Recognized Dressage Under Saddle Shows, Houghton College, Houghton, NY.
For more info, go to www.WNYDA.org or contact Deb Borra at (585) 226-8880 or thedeb@normandymanorfarm.com
July 21, 22
Saturday, Sunday
Lorenzo Driving Competition. For registration forms and info contact Molly Pew at 610-850-1183
July 21
Saturday
Rolelu Show Series: Dressage Show (Introductory through 4th Level plus "eventing" tests), Combined Test (Introductory through Preliminary Levels, dressage and stadium), and Jumping Derby (Introductory through Preliminary level) - Weather permitting, Cross Country schooling (Introductory through Training Levels)
For more information and entry forms go to: www.rolelu.webs.com or contact Chandra Wong at (585) 243-0916 or Rolelu@hotmail.com.
July 28
Saturday
Gentle Dove Farm VERSATILE HORSE OBSTACLE CLINIC Mounted Police Style, Presented by Joann Long, National Mounted Police and Toronto Police Mounted Services Certified. Hosted by Louise Schroeder at Turk's Southwind Stable, 2178 Dean Rd, Lodi, NY 14860. Riders will work with their mounts in creative sensory and obstacle situations, with the emphasis on versatility obstacle challenges. Spectators welcome! Join us from 12:30 am to 5:30 pm. For more information/registration, go to www.GentleDoveFarm.com or download a flyer. You can also contact Joann at (585) 738-7477 or jklong@rochester.rr.com
July 28
Saturday
Sugar Brook Farm, Jumper Derby, East Aurora, NY. There will be an Intro, a Low and a Mid level derby and increased prize money and ribbons. Schooling is also available. For more information, go to www.sugarbrookllc.com or contact Evan Gerhardt at (716) 479-3826.
July 28, 29
Saturday, Sunday
East Aurora Carriage Drive and Competition
Contact Berit Taggart at (716) 652-6443 or beritmt@msn.com

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August 4
Saturday
Gentle Dove Farm ON THE TRAIL OBSTACLE CLINIC: Mounted Police Style, Presented by Joann Long, National Mounted Police and Toronto Police Mounted Services Certified. Hosted by Emerald Hill Farm, 1707 Murray Rd, Victor, NY 14564. For the first time ever, you can participate in this unique opportunity to learn obstacle strategies while enjoying a gorgeous trail ride on the rolling hills in Victor! Spectators welcome - discounts for pre-registration! Join us from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. For more information/registration, go to www.GentleDoveFarm.com or download a flyer. You can also contact Joann at (585) 738-7477 or jklong@rochester.rr.com
August 8 - 12
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.org, call Tricia Remley-White at (585) 385-2555 or walnuthillfarmdc@aol.com
August 11
Saturday
Rolelu Show Series: Dressage Show (Introductory through 4th Level plus "eventing" tests), Combined Test (Introductory through Preliminary Levels, dressage and stadium), and Jumping Derby (Introductory through Preliminary level) - Weather permitting, Cross Country schooling (Introductory through Training Levels)
For more information and entry forms go to: www.rolelu.webs.com or contact Chandra Wong at (585) 243-0916 or Rolelu@hotmail.com.
August 18
Saturday
Gentle Dove Farm VERSATILE HORSE OBSTACLE CLINIC: Mounted Police Style, Presented by Joann Long, National Mounted Police and Toronto Police Mounted Services Certified. Hosted by Old Broads Riding Club and held at Fisher Farm 7269 Plainville Rd, Memphis, NY. Riders will work with their mounts in creative sensory and obstacle situations, with the emphasis on versatility challenges. Spectators welcome - discounts for pre-registration! Join us from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm. For more information/registration, go to www.GentleDoveFarm.com or download a flyer. You can also contact Joann at (585) 738-7477 or jklong@rochester.rr.com
August 21
Tuesday
GVRDC Twilight Dressage - Hideaway Farm, Geneseo, NY.
Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteer scribes and ring stewards are needed during the show.
Contact Donna Hecht at (585) 739-4520 or donnahecht_ny@hotmail.com to confirm volunteer times with her.
August 25, 26
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
August 29
Wednesday
GVRDC XC schooling on Horse Trials Grounds, 3 - 7pm. Cost is $30 for GVRDC members, $40 for non-members. Helmets with chin straps, vests & armbands required & riders must have someone with them (either mounted or on the ground).
If you need to school with a trainer, contact Carol Kozlowski at (585) 226-6287 or mothersfield@aol.com

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September 15
Saturday
Rolelu Show Series: Dressage Show (Introductory through 4th Level plus "eventing" tests), Combined Test (Introductory through Preliminary Levels, dressage and stadium), and Jumping Derby (Introductory through Preliminary level) - Weather permitting, Cross Country schooling (Introductory through Training Levels)
For more information and entry forms go to: www.rolelu.webs.com or contact Chandra Wong at (585) 243-0916 or Rolelu@hotmail.com.
September 15
Saturday
GVRDC Volunteer Setup Day for Driving Show.
Contact Catherine Frangenberg at (585) 334-1730 or cfran@frontiernet.net
September 16
Sunday
GVRDC 30th Anniversary Pleasure and Combined Driving Show - Geneseo, NY.
September 16
Sunday
GVRDC Volunteer Tear Down Day for Driving Show (same day as show.
Contact Catherine Frangenberg at (585) 334-1730 or cfran@frontiernet.net
September 17
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 12 to ensure you will have food. Contact Carol Kozlowski at (585) 226-6287 or mothersfield@aol.com
September 30
Sunday
GVRDC Trail Trial- at Booth Farm. Access is via Hartman Estates 1554 South Road, Scottsville, NY. More info coming...

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October 6
Saturday
Rolelu Show Series: Dressage Show (Introductory through 4th Level plus "eventing" tests), Combined Test (Introductory through Preliminary Levels, dressage and stadium), and Jumping Derby (Introductory through Preliminary level) - Weather permitting, Cross Country schooling (Introductory through Training Levels)
For more information and entry forms go to: www.rolelu.webs.com or contact Chandra Wong at (585) 243-0916 or Rolelu@hotmail.com.
October 6
Saturday
GVRDC Volunteer Setup Day for Pumpkin Derby, 8 am - 9:30 am to move jumps and 9:30 am till noonish to set the courses.
Contact Jim or Farley Wagner at 585-924-1866 or wagnerfarm@frontiernet.net
October 7
Sunday
GVRDC Pumpkin Derby - Paduka Run Farm. Help is always needed during the show too.
Contact Jim or Farley Wagner at 585-924-1866 or wagnerfarm@frontiernet.net
October 8
Monday
tentative date
GVRDC Volunteer Tear Down Day for Pumpkin Derby.
Contact Jim or Farley Wagner at 585-924-1866 or wagnerfarm@frontiernet.net
October 13
Saturday
Genesee Valley Hunt Races at Nations Farm, Geneseo, NY.
For more info, go to www.GVHRaces.com or contact Janice Barrett at (585) 243-3949 or geneseevalleyhunt@gmail.com
October 15, 16
Monday, Tuesday
GVRDC Lucinda Green Eventing Clinic at GVRDC Horse Trials grounds - Geneseo, NY. Cost to GVRDC members is $250; non-members, $275. Auditing fee is $20/day or $30 for both days. Volunteering opportunities are available in lieu of auditing fee (see Clinics Page for volunteer opportunities and Entry Form).

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