Brookfield Riding and Driving Association

(Brookfield, NY) The Brookfield Riding and Driving Association is a non-profit horse association created to represent the interests of horse owners, breeders, trainers and enthusiasts in our community. Our association will promote the equine businesses in our area, the show grounds at the Madison County Fairgrounds and the beautiful Brookfield Trail System. Beginning in 2011, [...]

Chittenango’s Scott Trades Summer for Showmanship Experience

Elizabeth Scott of Chittenango rides during the western summer intern program held at Morrisville State College this summer. She was among Morrisville State College equine students who traded summer plans for the intern experience in the western show arena. Morrisville State equine students participated in western intern program Franci Valenzano, Public Relations Associate (Morrisville, NY) [...]

‘Farm and Fork II, Another Evening with Beezie and John Madden’ Tickets Going Fast

(Cazenovia, NY – Aug. 26, 2010) On Thursday, Aug. 26, Cazenovia Area Community Development Association will host Farm and Fork II, Another Evening with Beezie and John Madden. Tickets are still available but going fast for this second annual fundraiser at the beautiful Madden equine facility and residence. Highlights include local agricultural products, music, a [...]

Caz Couple’s Filly Fetches Top Price

Sold at Yearling Sale in Saratoga By James Hastie (Saratoga, NY – Aug. 8, 2010) For two days each year, for the last 93 years, the world’s top Thoroughbred breeders, trainers and agents have traveled far and wide to Saratoga for the Fasig-Tipton preferred yearling sale. This year, out of 94 yearlings to stand before the [...]

4-H Plans Horse Tack, Garage Sale

(Sullivan,  NY – Aug. 14) The Spokes & Spurs Chapter of the Madison County 4-H Club will hold a horse tack and garage sale Saturday, Aug. 14, beginning at 9 a.m. The sale will be held at 7591 Lakeport Road in the town of Sullivan.

CACDA Announces Farm and Fork II

Another Evening with Beezie and John Madden (Cazenovia, NY) On Thursday Aug. 26 the Cazenovia Area Community Development Association (CACDA) will host “Farm and Fork II, Another Evening with Beezie and John Madden.” The event will highlight local agricultural products, a silent auction and an opportunity to meet the area’s internationally famous neighbors, the Maddens. [...]

City Slicker: Lorenzo for Dummies

By Linda J. Haley (Cazenovia, NY) I have family in Cazenovia providing me the opportunity to drive past Lorenzo during the annual Driving Competition. Yes it’s gorgeous and the horses and carriages are amazing, and no, that’s OK, I’ll pass. I’ve never entertained the idea of attending. Why? Because everything about it reeked of exclusivity, [...]

PAC 99 Schedule May 31-June 3

Monday, May 31, 2010 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM     Oneida Memorial Day Services at Triangle Park, 2010 2:34 PM & 7:34 PM     Oneida Memorial Day Parade, 2010 3:26 PM & 8:26 PM     Capitol Notebook with Brian Kolb Tuesday, June 1, 2010 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM     Madison County Public Health Services Committee Meeting of 5/24/10 2:56 [...]

Cazenovia Equestrian Team Headed to IHSA Nationals

By Brandon Holt, Director of Sports Information (Cazenovia, NY – April 20, 2010) The Cazenovia College hunter seat team is headed back to the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Horse Show after placing third in their zone on April 10 at an IHSA event at Centenary College. Cazenovia advanced to the zones at Centenary [...]

Morrisville State College Western Riding Arena Named In Honor of Retired Equine Instructor

Dr. Ray Cross, left, president of Morrisville State College, poses with Lewis “Spike” Holmes during a ceremony naming the indoor western arena of the Equine Center, the Lewis “Spike” Holmes Western Riding Arena. By Franci Valenzano, Public Relations Associate (Morrisville, NY – April 5, 2010)  For nearly 20 years, Lewis “Spike” Holmes taught students in [...]

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