Twin Tiers Horse Activities, Aug. 17 - 19, 2012

With another great line-up, it's not too late to pick an activity for you and your horse for this weekend, and have fun! 

August 17-18: "Rider Awareness Clinic" - As a Certified Centered Riding Instructor, Susan Kelley will teach skills to improve rider's use of self so that they will ride more effectively. Riders will improve their overall strength, harmony, balance and have a deeper understanding of how to use their body correctly to succeed. This clinic will benefit any level of rider from any riding discipline. See www.BigHouseStables.com or contact Susan Kelley at (585) 507-3397 or sskelley27@gmail.com.

Aug. 18: Twin Tiers Classic Horse Show; Chemung County Fairgrounds. Open horse show series (four shows total), sponsored by the Chemung County Agricultural Society. Objective: FUN and Rewarding! Divisions include Halter, Beginner WT; Youth and Adult English and Western, Hunter classes. June 2 & Aug. 18: High Points and Reserve; Sept 1-2 Overall weekends awards and futurity.

August 18: Trail Ride: Pure Country Campground. 176 Kelly Rd. New Berlin, NY 13411 Ride out for Lunch at Woodland pond. Lunches Provided. Dish to Pass Dinner, Bonfire. 607-847-9265, 607-847-6139

Aug 18: Gentle Dove Farm VERSATILE HORSE OBSTACLE CLINIC: Mounted Police Style, Presented by Joann Long, National Mounted Police and Toronto Police 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. FMI/registration visit www.GentleDoveFarm.com, or contact Joann atJKLong@rochester.rr.com, 585-738-7477.

August 18 or 19: Cayuga Dressage and Combined Training Club (CDCT), Schooling show at Cornell. Dates tentative. http://www.cayugadressage.org/

August 18 Twin Tiers Trail Riders: Poker Run, Danby Forest - to benefit trail improvements, prizes will be awarded. $20.00/rider, lunch included with ride. Contact Linda Hendricks 607-342-3534 or clearview@htva.net

August 18th: If Only Farm Equestrian Center Roll Back The Years Show; Judge: Ron Bradford; http://www.ifonlyfarm.com/events.html

August 19 Twin Tiers Trail Riders: Leo G’s Rodeo Grounds – April Smith will lead a trail ride from the Rodeo Grounds, contact April 570-827-0987 or riverrunranch@live.com

August 19: Pure Country Versatility Cowboy Course- Timed, payback, great obstacles, give it a try if you dare. Second one of three. Greenhorn, Amatuer & Cowhand divisions. Points will be kept for Year- end awards. www.purecountrycampground.com 607-847-9265, 607-847-6139

Aug. 21: 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.