GVRDC Combined Test and Driving Trial - Geneseo, NY Sept. 6-7, 2025

04/16/2025

Please RSVP asap if you plan to attend

04/09/2025

Today, the perfect amount of time to start your horse or pony's fitness program for the show.
We can't wait to see you.

04/09/2025

Ride & Drive Program

The NYS Horse Council invites you to participate in the Ride - Drive Program. All ages are welcome. If you ride or drive your horse please consider joining in and having some fun.Every hour you spend riding or driving your horse counts, whether you are on trails, in show rings, going down the road, in a parade, or in your own back yard.

You must be a NYSHC member to join (dues paid for that current year). Then just sign up and pay an initial start fee of $15 ($5 every year after to continue participating), obtain an official NYSHC log sheet and start filling in the hours!

Application Form
Manual Log Sheet
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The Program will run the calendar year. Fees must be paid in order to receive awards. You will receive a participation removable poly window sticker when you start. After you accumulate 25 hours you will receive a Ride/Drive Patch Award and as you add up those hours you will receive awards (hour bars) after 100, 200, 300, 500, 750,1000 hours and so on and just maybe you will see your name in the NYSHC Newsletter. There is no limit on how long it takes you to achieve each patch award. Hours will be counted on the Rider/Driver and carried over from year to year.

We also have End of Year Awards (dependent on sponsorship). Categories include: Most hours riding for the year, Most hours driven for the year, Vintage Rider/Driver (63+ years) with most hours, Youth Rider/Driver (under 19) with most hours, and Family combined hours award.

Start making plans to join in the Ride-Drive Program and rack up those hours. A great place to be racking up those hours is at one of the NYSHC Sponsored rides or events.

For more details, or if you would like to sponsor an AWARD, please contact: JoAnne Frechette
Tel: 607-692-2209
E-Mail: [email protected]

04/02/2025

We are sorry to announce that our carriage driving clinic with Jeffrey Kohler has been canceled.
If you had already registered, look for an email, and your fees will be refunded ASAP.
We hope to see you at the Combined Test and Driving Trial in September!

03/20/2025

UPDATE: CLINIC CANCELED

Date: May 9th - 11th 2025 Location: Fox Run Farm, Roots Tavern Rd, Geneseo, NY Sponsored by: Genesee Valley Riding and Driving Club Genesee Valley Riding and Driving Club offers an...

03/14/2025

02/02/2025

What an AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!

THIS IS AN AMAZING FREE OPPORTUNITY for
those on the spectrum, their parents, providers etc

Temple Grandin Lecture
SUNY Geneseo | Wadsworth Auditorium
Friday, Mar 28, 2025 at 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Details https://geneseo.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2608&p=1

Temple Grandin, PhD, an internationally recognized author, speaker, and activist of autism and animal behavior, will give a public talk on March 28th, 2025. Dr. Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and a pioneer in improving the handling and welfare of farm animals. Grandin’s talk “The Way I See it: A Personal Look at Autism,” will discuss the daily issues of autism, and will include helpful do’s and don’ts.

01/29/2025

New Winter Challenge available! Sign up at https://gvrdc.org/riding--driving-challenges.html

01/25/2025

01/21/2025

Great news for driving information at WNY equifest 2025!

We’re excited to welcome Jillian Gemmell as a clinician at WNY Equifest! 🐎

Located in Central New York’s horse country, Jillian specializes in lessons and training for both horse and driver, with expertise in singles, pairs, and tandems for combined and pleasure driving. Whether you’re a competitive or non-competitive driver, Jillian’s focus on correct way of going and safety ensures a positive experience for all. With numerous successful shows and being the only carriage driving professional in New York State to hold a bronze medal in driven dressage, Jillian brings unmatched skill and knowledge to the table. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from the best! 🐴✨

01/19/2025

📍Southern Pines CDE "will split the 500 between any training level entries attending their first ADS or USEF driving event. So if we get 5 new drivers they each get $100 refunded on their entry fee. If we get 2 the they each get $250 refunded. We are trying to encourage new drivers to give combined driving a try."

New to Combined Driving? Thinking about entering your first ADS Event? A $500 grant has just been made available to help reduce the entry fees for any first time Training Level competitors.
Entries open February 1st!