April 30, Saturday, Gentle Dove Farm OBSTACLE CLINIC: SPRING TUNE-UP - Mounted Police Style, Presented by Joann Long, National Mounted Police and Toronto Police Services Certified. Hosted by Wild Side Ranch, 8675 Taft Rd, Bloomfield, NY 14469. Riders will work with their mounts in creative sensory and obstacle situations, with the emphasis on giving the horse and rider team a fun spring tune-up to get ready for the season. Spectators welcome - discounts for pre-registration! Join us from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. FMI/registration visit www.GentleDoveFarm.com, or contact Joann at JKLong@rochester.rr.com, 585-738-7477.

June 11, Saturday, Gentle Dove Farm BASIC OBSTACLE CLINIC: Mounted Police Style, Presented by Joann Long, National Mounted Police and Toronto Police Services Certified. Hosted by Oakhill Farm and Ranch, 8983 Oakland Road, Nunda, NY 14517. Riders will work with their mounts in creative sensory and obstacle situations, with the emphasis on Basic obstacle challenges. Weekend packages available. Spectators welcome - discounts for pre-registration! Join us from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Optional evening BBQ and bonfire. FMI/registration visit www.GentleDoveFarm.com, or contact Joann at JKLong@rochester.rr.com, 585-738-7477.

June 12, Sunday, Gentle Dove Farm ADVANCED LEVEL I OBSTACLE CLINIC: Mounted Police Style, Presented by Joann Long, National Mounted Police and Toronto Police Services Certified. Hosted by Oakhill Farm and Ranch 8983 Oakland Road, Nunda, NY 14517. Riders will work with their mounts in creative sensory and obstacle situations, with the emphasis on Advanced obstacle challenges. Must apply and be pre-approved by Gentle Dove Farm to ride. Weekend packages available. Spectators welcome - discounts for pre-registration! Join us from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Open trail and practice from 1:30 – 3:00 for graduates. FMI/application visit www.GentleDoveFarm.com, or contact Joann at JKLong@rochester.rr.com, 585-738-7477.

Aug 20, Saturday, Centered Riding and Obstacle Training Workshop, PHeld at 15 Avon Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454 from 8:30- 3:30. Gentle Dove Farm & Big House Stable presents this unique opportunity to learn how to develop a partnership with your horse using mounted police-style obstacle training and Centered Riding techniques! FMI visit www.GentleDoveFarm.com or Susan Kelley 585-507-3397, sskelley27@gmail.com

Sept 11, Sunday, Charity Obstacle & Trail Rally organized by Gentle Dove Farm, NEW LOCATION: Knight’s Farm, 8393 Pierpont Rd, Honeoye, NY 14471starting at 9:00 am! This unique event is a mix of a Trail Trial, Pace Pickup, and Versatility Challenge! Proceeds will benefit the Habitat for Humanity which builds safe, affordable houses; making the community stronger one family at a time. The Charity Obstacle & Trail Rally consists of a ride with 6 or more judged obstacles and 3 practice obstacles with chance prize pickups along a trail of several miles. The pace of the trail ride is the choice of the rider group. Horse and rider are measured against a set standard as they negotiate each judged obstacle. Plus, test your horsemanship skills further with an optional Versatility Obstacle Challenge Course! Great fun to watch too! Awards will be given for the top pledge raisers, highest in divisions, pace pickups, and other creative categories with many spectacular prizes from some great sponsors! Come join us with your horse, get lots of pledges for a great cause, and enjoy this unique equine event maneuvering through obstacles and enjoying the beautiful trails at Knight Farm! A $50 pre-registration entry is required by September 1st with pledges due the day of the event. Sign up early as the Charity Obstacle & Trail Rally will be limited to the first hundred entries and last year’s event sold out with a waiting list! Have a great ride for a great cause! Spectators watch for FREE. Lots of food, vendors, pony rides, face painting, Chinese auction, and great family FUN! FMI/registration visit www.GentleDoveFarm.com, or contact Joann at JKLong@rochester.rr.com, 585-738-7477.

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