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July
  • Doghouse Repairs Month
  • National Bison Month
  • Adopt A Rescued Rabbit Month
  • Summer Horse Camps. Mon-Fri. 9 to 3 pm. Limted slots available. Dancing Horse Farm, 538 South Stream Road, Bennington, Vermont (802) -442-7076
  • English or Western Riding Lessons. Or rent our huge indoor arena for your own riding pleasure at $10 hr. Burchland Country Experience, Granville, NY (518) 632-5768
  • Customized Training for a Day. Bring your horse (or use one of ours) and spend an entire day learning natural horsemanship techniques. For more information call Gina’s cell phone: (802) 353-6540 or email springhillrescue@aol.com
  • Horse drawn Wagon, sleigh and carriage rides. Pfister Pfarm, Landgrove, VT (802) 824-4663. www.sover.net/~npfister
  • On-going dog obedience classes. Call for details Pets Etc. in Manchester, VT (802) 362-5447
  • Obedience and agility classes. A Dog’s Best Friend, Stephentown, NY (518) 733-2323
  • Dog Obedience Group classes are in session. Private Classes are available. Small class size. Puppy through Utility Levels, CGC classes. In House Train and Board Program is available. MYNE Training and Boarding Facility, Argyle, NY (518) 638-6985 or 638-5488 www.mynekennel.com
  • On-going dog obedience and agility classes. Great Fields Kennel, North Bennington, VT (802) 442-6794
  • On-going dog obedience classes at Canine Connection, Inc. in Cheshire, MA (413) 442-7553
  • Dog Obedience classes. New session each month. Call for more details. Whitman’s Feed Store, North Bennington, VT (802) 442-2851
  • Horseback Trail Rides. 7 days a week. Flames Stables, Wilmington, VT (802) 464-8329
  • Carriage Rides. Brookside Stables, Wilmington, VT (802) 464-0267 www.brooksidestables.com
  • Berkshire Humane Society Summer Camp Registration Begins. The popular Children's Summer Program at The Berkshire Humane Society has started accepting registrations for the 2008 season. The program starts with third grade on July 7th, fourth grade on July 14th, fifth grade July 21st, sixth grade on July 28th and the new seventh grade week starts August 4th.  Children attend Monday through Friday from 9am until 3pm. Tuition is $200 per child or $160 for BHS members and is not refundable.  There are a limited number of reduced tuition scholarships available for those who can show a need.  Space is limited to 20 students per week and 10 in the last session for seventh graders. Payment must be made in full at the time of registration to reserve a childís place.  Applications can be picked up at the shelter on 214 Barker Road in Pittsfield, or contact Karen Karlberg at (413) 447-7878, ext 29 to have one mailed or sent by email contact her at bhskaren@berkshire.rr.com
  • Equine Chiropractic Clinic. Please call for date and times. Burchland Country Experience, Granville, NY (518) 632-5768
  • Everyday thru Labor Day - Adirondack Animal Land Largest Zoo in the Adirondacks. 100’s of Exotic Wild Animals. Open 7 Days a week. Vail Mills, NY (518) 883-5748

Mondays

  • Free Parenting Classes. Fort Edward, NY. 6 to 8pm. Cornell Cooperative extension at (518) 746-2560 or 1-800-548-0881
  • Line Dancing Instruction. Learn or come watch. 7:30 pm. Beech Street Firehouse, Bennington, VT

Mondays and Fridays

  • Private dog obedience Classes. MYNE Training and Boarding Facility, Argyle, NY (518) 638-6985 or 5488 www.mynekennel.com

Tuesdays

  • Cambridge Valley Livestock Auction. 4 pm. Rt. 22, Cambridge, NY (518) 677-3895

Tuesdays and Wednesdays

  • Low Cost Veterinary Clinics with Dr. Kristy Conn. Feline neuter clinic, Vaccinations, Worming, Heartworm, Feline Leukemia, Etc. Adirondack Save A Stray. For information and appointment (518) 654-6220 or 696-4896

Wednesdays

  • Morning Farm Programs for Pre-schoolers. Different farm themes and activities featured each week. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, Vermont (802) 457-2355 or www.billingsfarm.org

Thursdays

  • Registered & Grade Horse Sale. 6:30 pm. Crowley’s Commission Sales. Agawam, MA. 413-786-1744
  • Line Dancing Instruction. Learn or come watch. 7:00 pm. At the Eagle, North Adams, MA
  • Bingo 6:30 pm, doors open at 5. 28 games including Blackout, Specials, Speed Balls, Odd/Even, Hard Card Games. Pownal American Legion Post #90, Rt. 7, Pownal, VT
  • “Jus Fur Fun” 6:30pm ongoing. Bring your furry canine pal for playtime, some Obedience ‘n Socialization with others. MYNE Training and Boarding Facility, Argyle, NY Call (518) 638-6985 or 638-5488 www.mynekennel.com

Saturdays

  • Small livestock & farm items auction. Town & Country Auction Schuylerville, NY. Also auctions every Tuesday & Friday (518) 695-6663 www.town countryauctions.com
  • 3rd Saturday in July
    Cat adoptathon at The Handsome Hound in Bennington, VT. (802) 442-2333
  • Rodeo, begins at 8 pm. Pond Hill Ranch, Castleton, VT (802) 468-2449 www.pondhillranch.com

Sundays

  • Dog adoption clinic. 11 to 2. PetSmart, Latham Farms, NY. CDHA (518) 664-1237
  • Third Sunday in July
    All you can eat breakfast. Pancakes, sausage, gravy and biscuits, Home fries and beverage. $5 to support the Grange, West Arlington, VT thru the covered bridge on VT. Rt. 313

Pond Hill Ranch, Castleton, VT (802) 468-2449 www.pondhillranch.com

  • 13th - Horse Show.
  • 20th - Team Penning, 3pm
  • 27th - Team Sorting, 3pm.

June 27th thru July 7th - Dogs Deserve Better, Unchain the dogs.

5th and 6th - Horse-Mind-Ship Clinic at 10 am. Bob Sadowski (413) 634-8800, (413) 268-3372. Hampshire County Riding Club. Goshen MA. www.hampshirecountyridingclub.com

6-12th - National Farriers Week

12th and 13th - Green Mountain Horse Association Competitive Trail Ride and Drive, South Woodstock, VT. www.gmhainc.org (802) 457-1509 Kmanner@gmhainc.org

12th - 23rd Annual Children's Day. Farm activities all day including horse-drawn wagon rides, and a variety of farm animal programs. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, VT (802) 457-2355 or www.billingsfarm.org

13th - The North East Haflinger Association and Brookside Stables present a horse forum day from 10 to 3 pm. Clinics, feed reps, flea market, demos and more. Admission is $15 for the day ($10 for NEHA members), children under 10 free. See more details in this issue or call Brookside Stables, Wilmington, Vermont (802) 464-0267 www.brooksidestables.com.For more information, about being a presenter, vendor space or general questions please contact Ann Brown at 802-464-0267 or brooksidestables@msn.com

13-19th - Cow Appreciation Week

13th and 27th - Gymkhana in our huge indoor arena. Burchland Country Experience, Granville, New York (518) 632-5798 or 5781

14th - Cow Appreciation Day

14-17th - Equestrian Summer Camp. All ages welcome. Offering private lesson and beach time. 9 to 2 daily. Information Pine Meadow Farm, 1986 State Route 4, Fort Edward, NY (518) 746-7463 www.pinemeadowfarm.com

15-20th - Saratoga County Fair. Ballston Spa, New York. www.ccesaratoga.org

19th - Vermont 100 and Moonlight 50/75 Endurance Rides, West Windsor, VT. www.aerc.org 603-795-4666 jo.steele@valley.net

19th - Whole Hoof Care Clinic with Sue Mellen: Clinic horses will be assessed for hoof health, dietary and biomechanical issues, overall health and fitness, and the effects of saddle fit. Springhill Horse Rescue, Clarendon, VT www.springhillrescue.com

19th and 20th - Orvis Dog Days 10am-3pm at Orvis’s Flagshipstore, Rt. 7a, Manchester, VT. Look for more details in this issue. Fun days for the whole family! www.orvis.com

20th - Extreme Cowboy Race. 11am. Open, youth and beginner divisions. Prizes & awards. Max 20 per class. Pre-Reg. Req. Sunny Banks Ranch, Beckett, MA (413) 623-5606 sunnybanksranch@yahoo.com

20th - Billings Farm & Museum Celebrates its 25thAnniversary. Traditional music and programs. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, Vermont (802) 457-2355 or www.billingsfarm.org

20th - ADGA Sanctioned Goat Show. Saratoga County Fair, Ballston Spa, New York. (518) 882-1401

26th - Pownal Valley Fair behind Pownal Fire Department, Route 346, Pownal, Vermont. Fun for the whole family. Vendor space still available (802) 823-5258

26th - 23rd Annual Cow Appreciation Day. Learn about Jersey cows during lively educational programs. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, Vermont (802) 457-2355 or www.billingsfarm.org

26th and 27th - Fryeburg Competitive Trail Rides, Fryeburg, Maine www.ectra.org 207-839-2406 choyt@maine.rr.com

27th - National Memorial Day for Greyhounds

27th - Bennington County 4H Open Horse Show. Everyone welcome. 9 am rain or shine. Cambridge Saddle Club, Ct. Rt. 64, Cambridge, New York. (802) 823-7244

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August

Saturdays in August
Rodeo, begins at 8 pm. Pond Hill Ranch, Castleton, VT (802) 468-2449 www.pondhillranch.com

Sundays in August
Pond Hill Ranch, Castleton, VT (802) 468-2449 www.pondhillranch.com

  • 3rd - Team Penning, 3 pm.
  • 3rd - Horse Show.
  • 10th - Horse Show
  • 17th - Team Penning, 3pm.
  • 24th - Team sorting, 3pm.
  • 31st - Team Penning, 3pm.

2nd - Horse Show and Clinic. Burchland Country Experience, Granville, New York (518) 632-5798 or 5781

3rd - Open Schooling Horse Show. Burchland Country Experience, Granville, New York (518) 632-5798 or 5781

15-17th - VERDA Competitive Rides and Drives, So. Woodstock, VT. www.verda.org (802) 484-5707 ET-albert@msn.com

18-21st - Equestrian Summer Camp. All ages welcome. Offering private lesson and beach time. 9 to 2 daily. Pine Meadow Farm, 1986 State Route 4, Fort Edward, NY (518) 746-7463 www.pinemeadowfarm.com

24th - Everyone is welcome to the Memorial trail ride to benefit the Springfield Vermont Humane Society. North Springfield Flood Control Area, Springfield, Vt. Ample parking, water and amenities available. Dorothy Andrews dorand@vermontel.net 802/885-9618, Jeannie Cook trinitybrook@vermontel.net 802/885-8112, Karin Lewis lovemyhorsetaz@aol.com

29-31st - Green Mountain Horse Association Competitive Trail Rides, South Woodstock, VT. www.gmhainc.org (802) 457-1509 Kmanner@gmhainc.org

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September

6th - Allegany Shut Up and Ride Endurance Rides, Salamanca, NY. www.aerc.org 716-257-5349 AlleganySUAR@earthlink.net

6th - Grafton Competitive Trail Ride, Grafton, New York www.ectra.org

13th - VERDA Competitive Trail Ride and Drive, Windsor, VT. www.verda.org (802) 674-2467 Eiduffy@cs.com

21st - Annual "Responsible Dog Ownership Day", a day for all animals, not just dogs. Free admission. Open to the public. Vendors space still available. MYNE Training and Boarding Facility, Argyle, New York (518) 638-6985 or 5488 www.mynekennel.com

20th and 21st - Equine Versatile Obstacle Course Competition and Clinic. Diane Merritt 413 268-3372 or www.hampshirecountyridingclub.com

27th and 28th - Horsemanship Clinic. Higher Ground Farm, Tate Road, Hoosick Falls, NY (518) 852-5382 www.hgfhorses.com
October

October - Greg Best Horsemanship Clinic. Date to be announced. Please call or email for more information and reservations. Bonnie Lea Farm, 511 North Street, Williamstown, MA (413) 458.3149 www.bonnielea.com, lisademayo@hotmail.com

October 24th - Holistic Horse Day with clinician Anna Twinney. Springhill Horse Rescue, Clarendon, VT www.springhillrescue.com

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Ongoing

May through October 25 - Saratoga County Farmers’ Market. Town of Ballston, Dollar General Plaza parking lot, Route 50. Saturdays 9am-1pm. For more information contact Gary Bynon (518) 884-2909

May through October 30 - Saratoga County Farmers’ Market. Town of Ballston, Dollar General Plaza parking lot, Route 50. Wednesdays 4-7pm. For more information contact Gary Bynon (518) 884-2909

May 2 to October 31 - Saratoga County Farmers’ Market. Summer Market at High Rock Park, Saratoga, NY. Wednesdays 3-6 pm

May 5 to October 27 - Saratoga County Farmers’ Market. Summer Market at High Rock Park, Saratoga, NY. Saturdays 9am- 1pm

May 18 to October 19 - Washington County Farmers’ Market. Cambridge Freight Yard, East Main Street, Cambridge, NY. Sundays 10am-2 pm. For more information contact Paul Gower (518) 279-4655

May 24 through October - Washington County Farmers’ Market. Salem Park, Main Street, Salem, NY. Saturdays 10am-1 pm. For more information contact Bob Andersen (518) 854-3750

May 26 through October - Washington County Farmers’ Market. Middle Granville Road, Granville, NY next to bowling alley. Mondays 2-5 pm. For more information contact Bob Andersen (518) 854-3750

June 1 to October 26 - Waterford Harbor Farmers Market. Sundays 9am-2pm.Waterford Harbor Promenade rain or shine. No market September 7th. For more information contact Mary Stalker (518) 665-8344

June 2 to October 27 - Saratoga County Farmers’ Market. Village Park, South Glens Falls, NY. Mondays 10am-1 pm. For more information contact Linda Gifford (518) 792-0198

June 3 to October 28 - Washington County Farmers’ Market. Downtown Granville, NY. Tuesdays 2-5 pm. For more information contact Michael Kilpatrick (518) 642-4713

June 3 to October 28 - Washington County Farmers’ Market. Sutherland Farms, Lower Dix Ave., Hudson Falls, NY. Tuesdays 10am-1 pm. For more information contact Linda Gifford (518) 792-0198

June 3 through October - Washington County Farmers’ Market. The Boulevard Park, Whitehall, NY. Tuesdays 1-4 pm. For more information contact Bob Andersen (518) 854-3750

June 5 through October - Washington County Farmers’ Market. Main Street, Greenwich, NY. Former IGA Parking Lot. Thursdays 2-5:30pm. For more information contact Bob Andersen (518) 854-3750

June 5 through October 30 - Saratoga County Farmers’ Market. Village Park, Gansevoort, NY. Thursdays 3-6pm. For more information contact Linda Gifford (518) 792-0198

June 6 to October 31 - Washington County Farmers’ Market. Broadway Lanes Parking Lot, Route 4, Fort Edward, NY. Fridays 10am-1 pm. For more information contact Linda Gifford (518) 792-0198

June 12 to September 25 - Saratoga County Farmers’ Market. Ballston Spa Business & Professional Assoc. Thursdays 3-6pm. For more information contact Cyndi Pastore (518) 885-6693

June 14 to September 27 - Saratoga County Farmers’ Market. Wiswall Park, Front St., Balston Spa, NY. Saturdays 9-noon. For more information contact Cyndi Pastore (518) 885-6693

July through October - Saratoga County Farmers’ Market. Arthur White & Son True Value Store Parking Lot, Corinth, NY. Saturdays 9-1pm. Corinth Merchants Association

July 3 to October 30 - Saratoga County Farmers’ Market. St. George’s Church, Route 146, Clifton Park, NY. Thursdays 2-5pm. For more information contact Liza Porter (518) 638-8530

November 1 through April 25 - Saratoga County Farmers’ Market. Winter Market at the Salvation Army building on Woodlawn Ave, next to DMV, Saratoga, NY. Saturdays 9am-1pm. For more information contact Liza Porter (518) 638-8530
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