Pucker Ridge Farm

05/10/2024

Emperors Cause 6 yo TB. Has lightly been restarted and is looking for his new home. Located in Warrensburg NY at Pucker Ridge. Call for details 518 623 2533

04/27/2024

Pucker Ridge has a number of open stalls available for boarders. Indoor arena as well as mikes of trails on 400 acres. Please call 518-623-2533 for further information and a tour

02/01/2024

Pucker Ridge Farm in Warrensburg, NY is looking for help. Full time/Part time. Monday through Friday. Schedule can be somewhat flexible. Stall cleaning, feeding, turnout/in, etc. Farm does both breeding and retraining (501c3). Experience preferred but will consider training the right person. Will consider board for personal horse. Must be reliable. Retirees welcome. Please PM or call the barn at 518-623-2533. Leave message

Full service thoroughbred farm in the adirondacks.

01/20/2024

I can’t believe no one has snatched up this young, well bred maiden mare. She is ready to breed.
Thief of Hearts (Congrats) - winner of over $90K prior to get being injured. She is available for inspection in Warrensburg, NY. Check her out. Possibility of free season to a NY stallion to go with her. Small adoption fee and no slaughter contract. She’s a steal. Please PM me or The Lobg Run Equibe Retrainibg for more information

08/25/2023

Pucker Ridge Farm, Warrensburg, NY has an opening for a full time farm/horse person, Monday to Friday. May include the opportunity to retrain and ride OTTBs for the right person with experience. Experience preferred but will consider training someone with ambition interested in learning. If you enjoy working with animals, contact us to discuss this opportunity. 518-623-2533

Full service thoroughbred farm in the adirondacks.

08/18/2023

Pucker Ridge farm has an opening for a person to work weekdays 7am - 4pm (full time). Compensation can include board for horse for the right person. Please contact us for further information/interview.

01/05/2023

Pucker Ridge farm has an opening for a person to work weekends 7am - 4pm. Compensation can include board for horse for the right person. Please contact us for further information/interview.

05/29/2021

Another great effort by the Pucker Ridge Farm bred/foaled/raised The King Cheek finishing 2nd in the Grade 2 Penn Mile Stakes. He is the son of the late Laoban who passed away this week way too soon

https://mobile.twitter.com/nytbreeders/status/1398428330358099968?fbclid=IwAR0UNIlGiYjc69tl7j17EM8AfYJmWj7TbFEue3HSw1X4Ww3moFuihOTTLow

“Strong effort by The King Cheek for second! Pucker Ridge Farm bred the son of the late Laoban. https://t.co/EQU2MBHyRb”

05/15/2021

Wow! What a day for Pucker Rideg farm bred and raised, The King Cheek, winning the Sir Barton Stakes at Pimlico on the Preakness undercard.

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/250158/the-king-cheek-opens-preakness-card-with-sir-barton-win

If the start of the 146th Preakness Day card is any indication of what’s to come, it could be an agonizing day for trainer Bob Baffert.

11/03/2020

10/29/2020

Pucker Ridge Farm in Warrensburg, NY.
Has opening’s for both Full and Rough board available new flat rate for Full board $475. Large indoor arena with new footing. Highly experienced staff to ensure the highest quality of care. We offer a extensive variety of services within our facility as well. You may visit our business page or call the farm at 1-518-623-2533 to reach a Pucker Ridge member for further details.

10/02/2020

Series starts tomorrow. If you can’t make tomorrow’s session, please consider joining us for the future sessions:

Lois Engel, owner of Pucker Ridge Farm, at 83 Pucker Street in Warrensburg, NY is pleased to announce she will be host an Educational Colt-starting and young Horse Handling Demonstration Series by horse trainer, Leslie Desmond*.
THE DATES!
Saturday, October 3
Saturday, October 17
Saturday, November 7
Saturday, November 21
The cost for an adult ticket is $25/session or pre-pay $75 for the 4-demo series with VENMO
([email protected]), cash on the door, or check.
Proceeds will benefit horse education for local youth.
Horse lovers 16 and under are welcome at no charge!
Youth riders and young trainers ages 17 - 21 are welcome at $15 a session, or the 4-sessions pre-paid at $48.
>>>> Members of local / regional Pony Club Chapters and 4-H Clubs are encouraged to attend!

DAILY SCHEDULE:
Arrive from 9:00 - 9:30 / Please be in seats (provided) no later than 9:45
9:45 - 10:00
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
LUNCH BREAK 12:30 - 1:30
1:30 - 3:30 PM

The focus will be on ground work and the starting of two yearling c**ts (“Mercy” and “Selfie”) and a 2-year-old, old un-started Thoroughbred filly (“Embrace”) that reside at Pucker Ridge Farm.
The 4-demonstration series will focus on the progression of the training process for these horses. OTTB retraining skills will also be addressed by Leslie. Foundation work will include stopping and starting, standing and backing up, lateral / longitudinal flexion preparations, turning both directions, and leading up freely, and other foundation elements.
Spectators will learn skills that may be useful on the horses they have at home.

Background on the Coach / Trainer.
*Leslie Desmond is lifelong horse trainer and multi-discipline instructor. She is best known as a 'coach's coach' for horse trainers and riding instructors who want to learn how to improve their feel and timing with horses, and work with less pressure.
For the last 25 years, Desmond's International School of Horsemanship, brought her to clients and their horses in the USA, Canada, central Europe, Scandinavia and the UK.
Earlier, Desmond ran two riding school in New Marlborough Massachusetts (1984-1990) and Novato, California (1991-1996).
In 1999, she co-author and publisher of Bill Dorrance's classic horse training manual, "True Horsemanship Through Feel". Other educational publications include. "American Horsemanship for Young & Old" a 3-Vol. DVD series by and for young riders and trainers; and "Horse Handling and Riding Through Feel" a10-CD audio book collection (102 tracks).
Currently, she produces educational content for http://www.feelofahorse.com and will offer online coaching from now on.
Leslie's "day job" includes writing horse books, and re-conditioning and schooling horses that benefit from basic training, rest and rehab between homes.
For further information on these interactive clinics, please contact Pucker Ridge Farm owner, Lois Engel at , or leave a message at (516) 752-7978.
Other links of interest:
https://www.feelofahorse.com/shop
https://www.lesliedesmond.com
[email protected]
http://www.facebook.com/feel of a horse -- with Leslie Desmond

EVENT TERMS!
MASKS REQUIRED!
Please remember to MASK UP for this event! Leave dogs at home, and keep phones off during the horse handling portions of the day. Our acceptance of your payment means you have agreed to protect yourself and others by agreeing to MASK UP for this EVENT and observe the social distancing protocols, by maintaining a distances of 6 feet between each other.
We are in this together and greatly appreciate your understanding!
Thanks!

09/30/2020

There is a reason that this site exists, and that I do what I do. I will explain that to you now, and also what led up to the decision to make Bill Dorrance’s message available here in a variety of formats. On July 16, 1999, Bill Dorrance said this: “If a fella wanted to, why, if he had the time...

09/30/2020

Lois Engel, owner of Pucker Ridge Farm, at 83 Pucker Street in Warrensburg, NY is pleased to announce she will be host an Educational Colt-starting and young Horse Handling Demonstration Series by horse trainer, Leslie Desmond*.
THE DATES!
Saturday, October 3
Saturday, October 17
Saturday, November 7
Saturday, November 21
The cost for an adult ticket is $25/session or pre-pay $75 for the 4-demo series with VENMO
([email protected]), cash on the door, or check.
Proceeds will benefit horse education for local youth.
Horse lovers 16 and under are welcome at no charge!
Youth riders and young trainers ages 17 - 21 are welcome at $15 a session, or the 4-sessions pre-paid at $48.
>>>> Members of local / regional Pony Club Chapters and 4-H Clubs are encouraged to attend!

DAILY SCHEDULE:
Arrive from 9:00 - 9:30 / Please be in seats (provided) no later than 9:45
9:45 - 10:00
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
LUNCH BREAK 12:30 - 1:30
1:30 - 3:30 PM

The focus will be on ground work and the starting of two yearling c**ts (“Mercy” and “Selfie”) and a 2-year-old, old un-started Thoroughbred filly (“Embrace”) that reside at Pucker Ridge Farm.
The 4-demonstration series will focus on the progression of the training process for these horses. OTTB retraining skills will also be addressed by Leslie. Foundation work will include stopping and starting, standing and backing up, lateral / longitudinal flexion preparations, turning both directions, and leading up freely, and other foundation elements.
Spectators will learn skills that may be useful on the horses they have at home.

Background on the Coach / Trainer.
*Leslie Desmond is lifelong horse trainer and multi-discipline instructor. She is best known as a 'coach's coach' for horse trainers and riding instructors who want to learn how to improve their feel and timing with horses, and work with less pressure.
For the last 25 years, Desmond's International School of Horsemanship, brought her to clients and their horses in the USA, Canada, central Europe, Scandinavia and the UK.
Earlier, Desmond ran two riding school in New Marlborough Massachusetts (1984-1990) and Novato, California (1991-1996).
In 1999, she co-author and publisher of Bill Dorrance's classic horse training manual, "True Horsemanship Through Feel". Other educational publications include. "American Horsemanship for Young & Old" a 3-Vol. DVD series by and for young riders and trainers; and "Horse Handling and Riding Through Feel" a10-CD audio book collection (102 tracks).
Currently, she produces educational content for http://www.feelofahorse.com and will offer online coaching from now on.
Leslie's "day job" includes writing horse books, and re-conditioning and schooling horses that benefit from basic training, rest and rehab between homes.
For further information on these interactive clinics, please contact Pucker Ridge Farm owner, Lois Engel at , or leave a message at (516) 752-7978.
Other links of interest:
https://www.feelofahorse.com/shop
https://www.lesliedesmond.com
[email protected]
http://www.facebook.com/feel of a horse -- with Leslie Desmond

EVENT TERMS!
MASKS REQUIRED!
Please remember to MASK UP for this event! Leave dogs at home, and keep phones off during the horse handling portions of the day. Our acceptance of your payment means you have agreed to protect yourself and others by agreeing to MASK UP for this EVENT and observe the social distancing protocols, by maintaining a distances of 6 feet between each other.
We are in this together and greatly appreciate your understanding!
Thanks!

08/17/2020

Please consider attending this informative seminar presented by the Zweig Memorial Fund at Cornell:

This message is forwarded at the request of Jackie Creque


Zweig Memorial Fund at Cornell


Zweig Trot Virtual Seminar on Equine Health

Elaine Claffey, DVM, Diplomate ACVS-LA
Assistant Clinical Professor, Board Certified Surgery Specialist
Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists (CRES)

"Upper Airway Function, Dysfunction, and Surgical Solutions in Horses"

Friday, August 21, 4-5pm
Register at https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SY0JShckS2-YTK3knHHsmA

Dr. Elaine Claffey

Due to restrictions related to COVID-19, the public will not be able to attend the Zweig Memorial Trot in person this year.
Live streaming options will be posted on the registration page shortly.

Visit https://bit.ly/zweigfundcornell to learn more about the Zweig Memorial Fund.
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02/11/2020

Welcome to our newest addition at Pucker Ridge Farm. A c**t by Lookin at Lucky born 2/10. Great job team.

09/18/2019

Pucker Ridge Farm, Warrensburg, NY
Has opening for both Full and Rough board available. Large indoor arena with new footing. Please call 518-623-2533 for a tour

03/09/2019

First foal of 2019 had FINALLY arrived at Pucker Ridge Farm. A nice filly by Greenpointcrusader out of La Trinacria born 3/9/19.

12/04/2018

New footing in indoor arena complete and ready for winter riding!!! Please contact us about our monthly arena pass or boarding. Special pricing for December.

11/10/2018

It’s official - first snow of the year at Pucker Ridge Farm. Pretty but hope it doesn’t last long.

11/01/2018

New stallion coming to NY for 2019:

http://www.sequelnewyork.com/news-article/destin

A full brother to Grade 1 stakes winning sire CREATIVE CAUSE,  DESTIN  set a new track record in the G2 Tampa Bay Derby winning by a length going 1:42 4/5 in the 1 1/16 mile KY Derby Prep Race defeating Outwork and Brody’s Cause. Three months later he was

10/31/2018

For those that are considering Breeding in New York, this should convince you. Best purses and opportunities around.

http://www.nytbreeders.org/news/2018/10/31/nyss-series-purses-double/

(NYRA/NYTB press release) In 2019, purses for the 10-race series restricted to the progeny of nominated New York stallions and contested on NYRA racetracks will double from $1,150,000 to $2,300,000. Purses for all 10 races will see increases with The Great White Way for juvenile males and the Fifth....

10/19/2018

Thanks to Margaret Kretow for this great picture taken of today’s breeze at Finger Lakes Racetrack with Unbridled Gal (Gray) and Sophia Kate. Both 2 year old NYBred fillies were born and raised at Pucker Ridge Farm.

10/17/2018

ISO a maintenance man job will be fixing fences.. mowing lawns .. w**d whacking... plowing snow ... must be able to drive tractors an know how to plow is a must .... horse knowledge is a plus please message me if interested... job location is in warrensburg

10/12/2018

Another winner today at Belmont - bred, born and raised at Pucker Ridge Farm. Congratulations to the connections of There Goes Jose (aka Skeeter - his barn name).

10/01/2018

Looking for help at the farm ! Barn work cleaning stalls ... handling horses an babies ... sat an sun a must please message if u r interested please share ❤️

09/23/2018

Gorgeous Fall day here at Pucker Ridge Farm. Leaves just starting to turn.