May 27, 2007 by Capuce.

Looking for a fun family outing Sunday June 3rd that’s Free?  Come to the NDS driving show! Located next to Springdale Farm in Spencerport this show has been a long standing event for over 20 years!

How to get there:
- 490 to 531
- At end of 531 take a LEFT (RT 36 Washington St)
- At flashing light make a RIGHT (Colby St)
- At stop sign make RIGHT
- Find a parking spot.

The show starts at 8am and runs to about 4:30 - 5pm.  Many classes of horses from mini’s to drafts, singles to pairs and don’t forget the fast and exciting cones classes!

Bring a chair to sit on and a hat or umbrella for rain or too much sun. Pack a lunch or there is a wonderful food vendor on site should you feel the craving for a hotdog or icecream.   Please leave your puppies home.  Barking dogs and horses seldom mix and we’d hate for someone to wreck or lose a class because their horse spooked.

Interested in meeting me?  I’ll be the Ring Master for the morning classes and scribe in the afternoon.  Can’t miss me I’m 6′2″!

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May 27, 2007 by Capuce.

Did you know that the DEC Region 8 headquarters in Avon have trails and ponds that were once usable by horses?  I called the DEC a while ago and apparently the former person in charge used to allow horse traffic on the DEC 8 trails.  Since his retirement, horse traffic on this property has been held up in limbo!  I’ve been told that while there currently aren’t any rules against horses on the property there aren’t any allowing them either.

Stop by the DEC some time and hike the trails.  If you’re interested in helping to preserve these free trails for horse use.  Let them know.

To get to the DEC from Rochester:
- 390 South to Exit 10 
- Left on to 5 & 20
- On Right after Dutch Hollow Rd 

To let the Region 8 DEC know you want to ride on their trails contact:

Regional Director: Sean Hanna
6274 E. Avon-Lima Road (Rt 5 & 20)
Avon, NY 14414-9519
(585) 226-2466

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May 17, 2007 by Capuce.

Note:  Letchorth Parade Grounds entrance will be open starting tomorrow.  To learn more about these trails click on “Parks” in the left hand column.

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May 17, 2007 by Capuce.

With spring come flowers. There’s the ever popular Lilacs to view in the city but not many people know of the Blue Bell. Nestled in the heart of the Genesee Velley Hunt Country is a wooded area with a sea of baby blue. The lands where these flowers grow is private and you would need permission to ride on them. I myself plead to ride with friends to catch a glimpse of this rare site. Blue Bells peak in May and only last for a short time. There are a few mutants of white and pink that speckle the path and the big fat bubble bees hum as they visit each flower.

A few years back I hiked back with a camera to try and capture the beauty but it is never as good as the real thing. Those who have access to this trail are truly blessed. Click here for Photos.

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May 13, 2007 by Capuce.

Davidson Knoll Farm is doing their 3rd annual Trail Trail to benefit the EquiCenter. Last year Hobbie and I proudly took last place in the Trail Boss devision. I will be riding in her memory this year.

Last year Hobbie and I raised over $160 for the Equicenter. My goal this year is $200! You can help me out by sponsoring our ride. You can do so via paypal! Click on the word PayPal below.

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May 13, 2007 by Capuce.

I got a new pony! Say hi to Cotton! I can’t wait to have a long life together with her.

I also want to put a big thank you out to Genesee Valley Equine Clinic for all that they did for my late horse Hobbie. Thank you so much for the kindness you have shown us through sympathy cards and a donation to Cornell University in Hobbie’s name. I do hope that with future research and what was learned with Barbaro that future horses will stand a fighting chance with life threatening injuries. Bless you all.

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