The numbers of riders taking part in our Western lessons, clinics and shows has been steadily growing.
Heritage Farm has been gaining a reputation for offering a high class and fun environment for Stock Horse shows, Cattle events and Cowboy Races, thanks in no small part to David’s efforts and enthusiasm for these events. His trail course in the top field has impressed riders of every caliber from across New England and New York as well as getting unconditional praise from Julie Goodnight during her 4 days of clinics in August 2009.
Cowboy Races
Cowboy Races are judged AND timed events involving a series of ranch related obstacles, all on our beautiful outside trail course.
Cowboy Race dates for 2012: TBA
Stock Horse Shows
The New England Stock Horse Series offer a ranch broke horse and his rider 5 indivually judged classes: Ranch Pleasure, Reining, Trail, Cattle Work and Ranch Handiness in 4 divisions: Open, Non-Pro, Novice and Youth, all with reasonable entry fees. This series has been drawing riders from across New England and New York state. Many competitors in our stock show series have gone on to compete in the Equine Affaire’s
Most Versatile Horse contest.
2012 NESHS dates are: June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16 and October 21.
We offer day end and series end high point awards in each division.
For more information, see our events page or contact us!
Cattle Events: All events begin at 11 AM with sign ups open from 9:30-10:30. More details for each event listed on the Events page- search by date.
January 15: Cattle Drive Practice- $10 per ride, no limit on rides. Optional jackpot to follow.
January 29: Ranch Sorting
February 18: Stock Yard Sorting
March 18: Ranch Sorting
April 15: Cattle Drive
April 29: Working Cow Horse Day
Contact David 413-335-3468 for details.
For more information, see our events page or contact us!
