October 17, 2008 by Capuce.

Get out your sleigh bells and orange clothing tomorrow is the start of bow hunting season. 

Be nice to the hunters and they will be nice to you. 

Be prepared for your horse to spot a well hidden hunter before you will.  I have had times where my horse refused to move forward and it wasn’t until I started talking out loud asking if anyone was there that a hunter spoke back and revieled his position. 

Stay safe and have fun, it’s a beautiful time of year for the fall colors just don’t get hurt in the process.

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September 3, 2008 by Capuce.

I just added CarltonHill State Forest to the Links Page.

Go down to Horse Friendly Trail Maps and click on Carlton Hill to see it’s location.

I have not had the opportunity to ride there yet.  If any one has information about the trails please let me know.  The little I know about the place is that the trails are great and long.

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August 28, 2008 by Capuce.

Wyoming County Sheriff’s Mounted Unit
4th annual Mounted Police Competition

Date: September 6th 2008
Time: 1pm
Where: WCSMU Training Grounds
               3973 Wilder Rd Warsaw, NY
Admission: FREE

Great family fun day.  See officers from all over NY, New England, and Canada demonstrat their skills on horseback.  The mounted officers and their mounts will demonstrate the skill of a mounted police officer and the challenges they may encounter on the street and in training.  Potential obstecles could include:

- Stand still while a rifle is fired
- Stand for 5 seconds near a cemetnt mixer with rocks
- Walk through a water sprinkler arched over a tank type enclosure with black plastic
- Fire a pistol while mounted
- Put the horse’s front legs in a tractor tire and do a 360
- Walk b/w  2 live animals
- Walk over construction debris and signs
- Use a pint gun and hit a metal target
- Back through a dogleg shape with flares on top of berrels

For more information  Contact Lt. John Copeland @ 322-8800 or visit www.WCSMU.com

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August 11, 2008 by Capuce.

Pleasure Drive
This is a carriage event, sorry no riders

Date: Saturday Aug 30th - New Date

Time: 10am – 3pm

Location: Oakhill Farm and Ranch, LLC

Address: 8983 Oakland Rd, Nunda NY

Contact: John Mahlendorf

Phone: 585-507-5405

Event

·         We have 6.2 miles of groomed and smooth trails for carriages

·         Half of the trails are in the woods the other half in the meadows

·         Bring a picnic lunch

·         The trails are moderately difficult with level and easy routes

·         Mini’s do just fine on the trails

·         You will need breaks and/or britching due to rolling hills

·         We will picnic down at our pig pond

·         People swimming is fine

·         Bring your own lawn chairs

·         You can drive the trails at your leisure – they are well marked

·         A new driving obstacle course will be ready for this event

No

·         Please, no horse swimming in ponds

·         All dogs must be on a lease at ALL times

Parking

·         Plenty of parking down at the pasture next to the pond

·         The road to the parking area will be well marked

Rain Date

·         Sorry, this event will be canceled in the case of rain

Pictures

·         Photographers will be on site!

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August 11, 2008 by Capuce.

Rochester Trail Riders
Fun Ride and Drive!

Where: Northampton Park
Date:    August 16^th
Time:    11am - ?
Level:   Easy – Level wide open grassy trails 

The weather is looking great for Saturday so I decided to spice things up a bit.   This ride is going to be for both riders and drivers!  The event will be unstructured in that you will be free to explore the trails at the park on your own.  Pack a lunch!  The parking area is wide, open and a perfect place for a picnic and to get to know one another.  Directions:

Rochester:
-       490 to 531
-       Take 531 to the end and make a LEFT
-       Make a RIGHT on Colby (flashing light)
-       Make a RIGHT on Hubble Rd
-       Horse Trailer Parking on LEFT

Buffalo
-       Thruway to Exit 47
-       Take Rt 19 North
-       Make a RIGHT on Colby St
-       Make a LEFT on Hubble Rd
-       Horse Trailer Parking on LEFT

 Please go to our forms page if you are new to our fun rides.  New riders and drivers need to bring a copy of the waiver and Coggins/Rabies. 

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July 31, 2008 by Capuce.

I won’t personally be able to attend this one but it’s a very nice ride. 

Date: Sunday Aug 10th
Time: 10am
Legth: 2 hr ride
Where: Meet at Chandler Rd Trail Head off of Rt 63 in York (GV Greenway)

Free Parking in field next to trail head.  Optional brunch at Yard of Ale Canal House Inn, Piffard @ Noon

For more info
Call 585-658-2569
or
fogvg@frontiernet.net

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June 19, 2008 by Capuce.

I’m looking for a games partner for the Caledonia Fair! 

I did a few games at the fair when they first started their horse show and had so much fun that I want to do them again.  But, by the looks of things they have a LOT more classes and some require a partner!   

I am happy to ride at any level though I admit I’m a bit of a novice at games.  If you’re like me and just are out for a good time and to laugh so hard your gut huts let’s partner up! 

There’s an extra spot in my horse trailer if you’re in or around the Avon area and need a lift.

 Please email me if you’re interested!  

FRIDAY AUGUST 8th-—-OPEN FUN AND GAMES SHOW
1. Costume
2. Sit A Buck
3. Egg and Spoon
4. Can Race
5. Ribbon Race
6. Relay Race
7. Boot Race
8. Root Beer Race
Lunch break
9. Musical Chairs
10. Dash For Cash
11. Relay Game TBA
12. Flying W
13. Texas T
14. Cloverleaf
15. Polebending

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June 14, 2008 by Capuce.

Due to a call for T-storms the ride today has been canceled.

 Please join us on our next adventure June 29th at the

EquiCenter Trail Trials

Be sure to sign up under team Rochester Trail Riders!

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May 29, 2008 by Capuce.

If anyone is looking for something fun and free to do on Sunday the 22nd annual NDS Carriage show is at Northampton Park next to Springdale Farm. 

Cotton and I will be competing for our first time this year.  If you have ever been curious about driving and want to stop by and see us you’re more than welcome to.  I’ll be happy to answer any questions about harnessing, hitching, and how to get started teaching your horse to drive.    If you wan to find us we’re the ones with the green Chevy truck and the old grey 2 horse trailer.

Hope to see you there!

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May 29, 2008 by Capuce.

Rochester Trail Riders Fun Ride # 2 

Date:  June 14^th

Time: 10am we ride

Where: Mendon Ponds Park

Level: Medium to hard – trail lengths vary – hilly

The first ride was a great success.  I see our horses are eager for something a little more challenging and the hills at Mendon I’m sure will do the trick.  There are tons of trails to ride once there and we can decide on which ones to take as a group.  I’ve only ridden there once so if someone with more trail time at the park would like to lead this ride please let me know.

If you’ve already mailed in your forms you’re all set to attend this ride.  If I don’t have them, please go to the Forms Page for more information.

Detailed Park Map(PDF) – Park at Horse Trailer Parking

·         390 South to Exit 11

·         Make LEFT on Rt 15

·         Make LEFT on Rt 251

·         Make slight LEFT on Pittsford Mendon Center Rd

·         Make LEFT on Pond Rd

·         Trailer Parking on RIGHT

·         390 North to Exit 11

·         Make RIGHT on Rt 251

·         Make slight LEFT on Pittsford Mendon Center Rd

·         Make LEFT on Pond Rd

·         Trailer Parking on RIGHT

Forward this to anyone who might think is interested.

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