2008 Calendar of Events
Most events require
reservations, please use the contact information provided.
2008
EQUINE ACTIVITY CALENDAR
Spring 2008 Addition
Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Orange & Ulster Counties
July
July 15-20
Visit the CCE Equine booth at the Saratoga
County Fair, Ballston Spa, NY.
July 18, 19 & 20
Rex Peterson Clinic
Ten years after filming the Horse Whisperer,
Rex returns to Winterwood Farm for a three day clinic. If your goal is to learn
how to work with your horse in a more consistent way with better control, less
fear and clearer understanding, than this clinic is for you.
Location: Winterwood Farm
Cost: 1½ hour sessions $125.00 per day - Single or
multi-day sessions available
Stabling
$30.00
Auditing $30.00 each day
July 24-25
Carol Kozlowski Clinic
Carol Kozlowski can often be seen in the THE CHRONICLE of the HORSE. Carol
is most recently mentioned in the May 23rd issue on page 11, entitled,
"Carol Kozlowski and Take Time Captured second place in the Jersey Fresh
CCl***."
Chestnut Ridge Stables Entry and Release due
with entry
July 25
Jane
Savoie Training Seminar
"Harness the Power of Self-Talk"
The seminar starts with a lecture on "Harnessing
the Power of Self-Talk". Jane will explain how to avoid getting hung
up on inner voice an use self-talk to achieve not only your riding goals, but
also your scholastic and life goals. The lecture will be followed up
with 4 Mounted Demonstration Rides (4 riders each, grouped by their established
working levels and/or discipline) arranged to exhibit the techniques and
concepts discussed in the morning lecture.
Location: DaCory Farms, 533 Grand Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
Contact: Emma Griffin at 518-583-1989
Jane
Savoie Training Seminar Application Form
July 25 & 26
Roping Clinic
This is a community celebration of the National Day of
the Cowboy. Tom Rudd of Rockin R is the clinician. horses are
available if you do not have a roping horse. This is for beginners through
advanced. Live cattle are available.
Location: Aichele Family Equine Sales, LLC , Groton, NY
Contact: Robert Aichele at 607-898-3808 or familyequine@hotmail.com
July 26
Scott Monroe Clinic
"Cones and Driving"
We want everyone to get what they need from the clinic - so
let us know what you would like and we'll develop the schedule.
To sign up, send a check to: Carol Frank, 14 Collegeview Drive, Loudonville, NY
12211.
Cost: Cone lesson - Semi Private for an hour - $40
Individual lesson
for 45 minutes - $60
Auditing - $10
Location: 26 Akers Acres, Valatie, NY
July 26 & 27
8 am - 5 pm
East Aurora
Carriage Drive & Competition
A recognized American Driving Society Pleasure Driving
Competition
Spectators welcome!
Location: Neil & Barbara Chur Family Equestrian Center,
Knox Farm State Park, East Aurora, New York
Contact: Jean Benz at 716-652-1062
July 27
9 am
Fulton - Montgomery Bi-County Horse Show
Judge: George Peters
Rules, Class List &
Entry Form, Acknowledgement of Risk Form
Location: Fonda Fairgrounds, Bridge St.
(St. Highway 30A), Fonda, NY
July 29
6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Hoffcare@Saratoga's
Professional' Preview Evening for the New RIDE ON Exhibit
Location: National Museum of Racing, Saratoga Springs, NY
For more information and updates: http://hoofcare.blogspot.com/2008/07/invitation-join-hoofcaresaratoga-at.html
July 29
9:00 am
One-Day Forum to Discuss Issues Associated with Synthetic Racing Surfaces.
As part of an ongoing analysis into the feasibility of
installing synthetic surfaces at race tracks located in New York State, The New
York State Task Force on Retired Racehorse (Task Force) has invited segments of
the racing industry to a one-day forum to discuss the issues associated with
synthetic racing surfaces. Five moderated panels compromised of jockeys,
trainers, track officials, veterinarians, and other industry analysts will be on
hand to provide insight and answer questions from Task Force members. For more
information click
here.
Location: Fasig-Tipton, Inc., East & Madison Avenues,
Saratoga Springs, NY
Cost: Free and open to the public
If interested in attending, please contact Dan Toomey at
518-395-5400 or dtoomey@racing.state.ny.us
August 9 - 22
Wagon Train and Stagecoach Run
"Tour the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County like a pioneer!"
The 2008 Bicentennial 14 day, 180 mile
Stagecoach Run will be an educational living history celebration. The proposed
route will include as many towns, villages and hamlets as possible in
Cattaraugus County, to involve everyone in the communities as part of the
adventure. The Stagecoach Run will travel about 3 miles an hour, stopping for a
midday meal and camp at day's end. An educational presentation about wagons,
horses and people of our heritage will be given each evening. A youth contest
for children 18 years and younger will allow a lucky few children a chance to
get a real feel for life as it was 200 years ago. Join the train for the entire
2 week ride, for a day or two or for an evening around the campfire when they
set up at various locations around the county.
Location: Throughout
Cattaraugus County
Contact: For more information or to
register your wagon, please call 716/938-6313.
Email: jimdolly@webtv.net
Website: www.EnchantedMountains.info/bicentennial-wagon-train
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