GENESEO – The 89th Genesee Valley Hunt Races drew an exceptionally large crowd on Saturday. The weather was clear and warm. Horses and riders gathered from across the globe to test their mettle. The Hunt Races have been churning Geneseo soil for over 100 years. These races were among the first in the country to offer sanctioned steeplechase racing and one of the first in the country where male and female jockeys competed. Traditions … [Read more...]
Genesee Valley Hunt Races Celebrates 120 Years This Weekend
GENESEO — According to event officials, "The Genesee Valley Hunt Races began about the time the first basketball game was played, the toothpaste tube was invented, and Coca-Cola became a bottled drink." The Genesee Valley Hunt Races celebrates its 120th-annual event, promoting the sport of fox hunting, helping preserve and care for wildlife, and conserving open spaces. “It's a fun and affordable day in the country for families,” said Jan … [Read more...]