Welcome Equestrians

Mollie Vacco, Licensed Parelli Professional, Holds Clinics

Clinic poster
Sun, 05/20/2012 (All day)

Mollie Vacco, licensed Parelli Instructor, will be holding a series of 5 clinics.  This is the second in the series.

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Golden Stride Walker Ranch
Bryant Hill Road
Ellicottville, NY 14731
Phone: 716-912-8207

Creekside Roundup's Spring Carriage & Wagon Drive 2012

Carriage
Sun, 05/20/2012 - 10:00am - 6:00pm

For more information or to pre-register, please call 716-676-3534.

Registration begins at 10am.

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Creekside Arena
7927 Rt. 16
Franklinville, NY 14737
Phone: 716-676-3534

Little Valley Rider's Annual Memorial Day Trailride 2012

riding the trails
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 12:00am - Mon, 05/28/2012 - 12:00am

Bring your horse and enjoy the company of other equine enthusiasts.  Trailrides both Saturday and Sunday.

Camping available.

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Little Valley Horse Park
5397 Rt. 353
Little Valley, NY 14755
Phone: 716-440-0175

Cattaraugus County 4-H Bonanza Show

buddies
Fri, 06/01/2012 - 7:00am - Sun, 06/03/2012 - 5:00pm

Proceeds from the 4-H sponsored Horse Shows directly support the Cattarraugus County Horse Program. 

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Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds
501 Erie Street
Little Valley, NY 14755

Creekside Roundup's 2012 Horse Pull

Draft Horses pulling logs at Creekside Roundup Arena
Sat, 06/02/2012 - 9:00am - 3:00pm

Horsepulling is a sport with a team of equine athletes.  These athletes are worked daily to keep their muscles in great shape.  They are bred for their strength and ability to pull heavy loads short distances.

Join us and see horses from all over New York compete.

Competitors: please call for details on new rules!

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Creekside Roundup Arena
7927 Rt. 16 north of the Village of Franklinville on Rt. 16
Franklinville, NY 14737
Phone: 585-567-8970

2012 NBHA co-sanctioned Game Show and Open Game Show at Creekside Arena

Horses and riders
Sun, 06/03/2012 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Registration begins at 10 am.  Exhibition runs at 11am.  First run at noon.  For more information, call 716-307-0991

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Creekside Roundup Arena
7927 Rt. 16 north of the Village of Franklinville on Rt. 16
Franklinville, NY 14737
Phone: 716-307-0991

Battle On The Hill Horse Show Series

Sat, 06/09/2012 - 8:00am - 6:00pm

More information forthcoming.

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D & A Performance Horses
3598 Bakerstand Road
Franklinville, NY 14737
Phone: 716-462-3398

Little Valley Rider's 2012 Extreme Cowboy #1

Saddles are ready for The Extreme Cowboy
Sun, 06/10/2012 - 9:00am - 4:00pm

1st of 3 weekends.  9am registration.

More information forthcoming.  Please check back.

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Little Valley Horse Park
5397 Rt. 353
Little Valley, NY 14755
Phone: 716-444-0175

Cattaraugus County 4-H Youth Schooling Show

buddies
Fri, 06/15/2012 - 7:00am - Sun, 06/17/2012 - 5:00pm

Proceeds from the 4-H sponsored Horse Shows directly support the Cattarraugus County Horse Program. 

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Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds
501 Erie Street
Little Valley, NY 14755

Mollie Vacco, Licensed Parelli Professional, Holds Clinics

Clinic poster
Sat, 06/16/2012 (All day)

Mollie Vacco, licensed Parelli Instructor, will be holding a series of 5 clinics.  This is the third in the series.

Read more
Golden Stride Walker Ranch
Bryant Hill Road
Ellicottville, NY 14731
Phone: 716-912-8207

2012 Catt/Chaut Chapter Trail Ride at Pine Hill

trail ride
Sat, 06/16/2012 - 10:30am - 5:00pm

The Cattaraugus/Chautauqua Chapter of the New York State Horse Council will be hosting a trail ride at Pine Hill State Land, just south of Randolph, NY.  Park at Pineapple Junction on Carr Corners Road.

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Pine Hill State Land
Carr Corners Road
Randolph, NY 14772
Phone: 716-532-3357

Don Kent Memorial Horse Pull 2012

poster with two work horses for Don Kent Memorial Horse Pull
Sun, 07/01/2012 - 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Starting at 1:00PM on July 1, 2012, there will be horse pulls, family entertainment and food at the 2nd Annual Don Kent Memorial Horse Pull at the Hinsdale American Legion.

More information forthcoming.  Please check back.

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Hinsdale American Legion
Route 16
Hinsdale, NY

2012 Ellicottville Championship Rodeo

Spend July 4th with your family at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo
Thu, 07/05/2012 - 7:00pm - Sun, 07/08/2012 - 9:30pm

An honest-to-goodness rodeo at the home of the Nightmare Hayrides on Sommerville Street, complete with bronco bustin', bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing and stick horse racing for the kids.

New this year:  Shows Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 7pm, and Sunday at 2pm.  Fireworks Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights following the show.

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Home of the Nightmare Hayrides on Sommerville Street
6319 Sommerville Valley Road
Ellicottville, NY 14731
Phone: 716-699-4839

Cattaraugus County Horse Show Series Summer Independence

Horse Show poster
Fri, 07/06/2012 - 12:00am - Sun, 07/08/2012 - 12:00am

All shows will be run as OPEN shows.

Shows include year end prizes, added money classes and weekend prizes.

All shows will follow the NY State Helmet Law.

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Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds
501 Erie Street
Little Valley, NY 14755
Phone: 716-969-3357 or 716-353-2306

2012 Open Game Show at Creekside Arena

Horses and riders
Sun, 07/08/2012 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Registration begins at 10am.  First run at 11am. 

Call 716-307-0991 for more information.

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Creekside Roundup Arena
7927 Rt. 16 north of the Village of Franklinville on Rt. 16
Franklinville, NY 14737
Phone: 716-307-0991

Little Valley Rider's 2012 Trail Ride 'n Learn

Riders at the Little Valley Riders Club
Fri, 07/13/2012 - 12:00am - Sun, 07/15/2012 - 12:00am

The Stagecoach West and The Little Valley Riders Club are pleased to offer you a weekend of FREE seminars, almost unlimited trail riding, good food, campfires and great people! 

More information to come.  Please check back!

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Little Valley Horse Park
5397 Rt. 353
Little Valley, NY 14755
Phone: 716-244-2022

Mollie Vacco, Licensed Parelli Professional, Holds Clinics

Clinic poster
Sat, 07/14/2012 (All day)

Mollie Vacco, licensed Parelli Instructor, will be holding a series of 5 clinics.  This is the fourth in the series.

Read more
Golden Stride Walker Ranch
Bryant Hill Road
Ellicottville, NY 14731
Phone: 716-912-8207

Creekside's Open English/Western Horse Show 2012

Sat, 07/14/2012 - 9:00am - 2:00pm

Registration begins at 9am.  For more information, call 716-676-9951

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Creekside Arena
7927 Rt. 16
Franklinville, NY 14737
Phone: 716-676-9951

Battle On The Hill Horse Show Series 2012

Sat, 07/21/2012 - 8:00am - 6:00pm

More information forthcoming.

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D & A Performance Horses
3598 Bakerstand Road
Franklinville, NY 14737
Phone: 716-462-3398

Little Valley Rider's 2012 Extreme Cowboy #2

Saddles are ready for The Extreme Cowboy
Sun, 07/22/2012 (All day)

2nd of 3 weekends.  Registration at 9am

More information forthcoming.  Please check back.

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Little Valley Horse Park
5397 Rt. 353
Little Valley, NY 14755
Phone: 716-440-0175

Creekside's 2012 Open Draft Horse Show

Sun, 07/29/2012 - 9:00am - 3:00pm

Registration begins at 10am.  For more information, call 716-307-0991

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Creekside Arena
7927 Rt. 16
Franklinville, NY 14737
Phone: 716-307-0991

2012 NBHA co-sanctioned Game Show and Open Game Show at Creekside Arena

Horses and riders
Sun, 08/12/2012 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Registration begins at 10am, exhibition runs begin at 11am and the first run is at noon.

For more information, call 716-307-0991

Read more
Creekside Roundup Arena
7927 Rt. 16 north of the Village of Franklinville on Rt. 16
Franklinville, NY 14737
Phone: 716-676-9951

Mollie Vacco, Licensed Parelli Professional, Holds Clinics

Clinic poster
Sat, 08/18/2012 (All day)

Mollie Vacco, licensed Parelli Instructor, will be holding a series of 5 clinics.  This is the last in the series.

Read more
Golden Stride Walker Ranch
Bryant Hill Road
Ellicottville, NY 14731
Phone: 716-912-8207

Little Valley Rider's 2012 Open Fun Game Show

Sun, 08/26/2012 (All day)

More information forthcoming.  Please check back.

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Little Valley Horse Park
5397 Rt. 353
Little Valley, NY 14755
Phone: 716-445-4659

2012 Allegany State Park Trail Ride at Lonkto Meadow

trail ride
Sun, 08/26/2012 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

The Catt/Chaut Chapter of the New York State Horse Council will be hosting a trail ride at Lonkto Meadow in Allegany State Park. 

Ride out at noon.  $10 donation.  Dish to pass meal after the ride.

Be sure to download the Allegany State Park Visitors Map

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Allegany State Park
ASP 1
Salamanca, NY 14779

Little Valley Rider's Annual Labor Day Trail-Ride 2012

A portion of the line of riders
Fri, 08/31/2012 - 12:00am - Mon, 09/03/2012 - 12:00am

Annual Trail Ride.  Bring your horse or rent one from The Crosspatch Horse Ranch and enjoy the company of other equine enthusiasts.

Camping available 

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Little Valley Horse Park
5397 Rt. 353
Little Valley, NY 14755
Phone: 716-938-6313

Cattaraugus County 4-H Fall Classic

buddies
Fri, 09/07/2012 - 7:00am - Sun, 09/09/2012 - 5:00pm

Proceeds from the 4-H sponsored Horse Shows directly support the Cattarraugus County Horse Program. 

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Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds
501 Erie Street
Little Valley, NY 14755
Phone: 716-699-2377 x 120

Little Valley Rider's 2012 Extreme Cowboy #3

Saddles are ready for The Extreme Cowboy
Sun, 09/09/2012 - 9:00am - 4:00pm

The final of 3 weekends.  Registration begins at 9am

More information forthcoming.  Please check back.

Read more
Little Valley Horse Park
5397 Rt. 353
Little Valley, NY 14755
Phone: 716-440-0175

Creekside Roundup's 2012 Fall Horse Pull

Draft Horses pulling logs at Creekside Roundup Arena
Sun, 09/09/2012 - 9:00am - 3:00pm

Horsepulling is a sport with a team of equine athletes.  These athletes are worked daily to keep their muscles in great shape.  They are bred for their strength and ability to pull heavy loads short distances.

Join us and see horses from all over New York compete.

For more information, please call 585-567-8970 or 716-437-2669

Read more
Creekside Roundup Arena
7927 Rt. 16 north of the Village of Franklinville on Rt. 16
Franklinville, NY 14737
Phone: 585-567-8970 or 716-437-2669

2012 Open Game Show at Creekside Arena

Horses and riders
Sun, 09/16/2012 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

10am Registration.  First run at 11am.   For more information call 716-307-0991

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Creekside Roundup Arena
7927 Rt. 16 north of the Village of Franklinville on Rt. 16
Franklinville, NY 14737
Phone: 716-307-0991

Cattaraugus County Horse Show Series Fall Finisher

Horse Show poster
Fri, 09/21/2012 - 12:00am - Sun, 09/23/2012 - 12:00am

All shows will be run as OPEN shows.

Shows include year end prizes, added money classes and weekend prizes.

All shows will follow the NY State Helmet Law.

Read more
Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds
501 Erie Street
Little Valley, NY 14755
Phone: 716-969-3357 or 716-353-2306

Battle On The Hill Horse Show Series 2012

Sat, 09/22/2012 - 8:00am - 6:00pm

More information forthcoming.

Read more
D & A Performance Horses
3598 Bakerstand Road
Franklinville, NY 14737
Phone: 716-462-3398

Creekside Roundup's 2012 Fall Carriage Drive

Carriage Drive
Sun, 09/23/2012 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

10am Registration.

For more information, call 716-676-3534

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Creekside Arena
7927 Rt. 16
Franklinville, NY 14737
Phone: 716-676-3534

Leon's 1st Annual AQHA Trail Challenge Family Event (formerly Extreme Cowboy)

Young Woman and horse competing in Leon's Extreme Cowboy competition
Sat, 09/29/2012 - 8:00am - 4:00pm

Bring the entire family for food, beverages, craft show, Amish goods, horse drawn wagon rides and more at the AQHA Trail Challenge Family Event.

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Town Highway Barns
12195 Leon/New Albion Road Leon Highway Department
Leon, NY 14751
Phone: 716-640-1133 or 716-296-5709

Creekside Roundup 2012 Fall Trail Ride Weekend

Fri, 10/05/2012 - 12:00am - Sun, 10/07/2012 - 12:00am

Get your horse ready for one last Fall Trail Ride, October 5th through the 7th.


Register Friday at 6pm or Saturday morning at 9am.  For more information, call 716-572-7358 or 716-676-9951.

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Jackson Forest
off Bakerstand Road
Franklinville, NY 14737
Phone: 716-572-7358 or 716-676-9951

Tack Swap and Auction to Benefit Horse Resource

horse and rider equipment
Sat, 12/01/2012 (All day)

More information to come.

If you're interested in reserving a table, please call 716-373-6580.

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R.H. Livingston Community Center
188 W. Main Street
Allegany, NY 14706
Phone: 716-373-6580

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