The Genesee Valley Hunt (GVH) Race Meet enjoyed what those in the know considered nearly ideal weather – a gray day of temps in the low 60's with a passing morning shower. Ideal weather, that is, for horses galloping over a 1 1/2 mile undulating turf course, canines competing in various flavors of competitions or accompanying their owners threading through crowds of strangers in lieu of being left home for the day, and delicious tailgate … [Read more...]
Photos: Horses and Riders Give and Win at Genesee Valley Hunt Races
GENESEO – Tradition and sport reined at Saturday's 88th running of the Genesee Valley Hunt Cup. Horses and riders from across the country arrived to test their mettle. They risked all on the harrowing track to win small fortunes. Tailgates and tents were everywhere, and good times were had. Enjoy these few photos. Check out more details from the insightful eye of our contributing writer Sally Fox in her next Valley Horses column, coming … [Read more...]
Tradition Reigns the Reins at Genesee Valley Hunt Races
GENESEO – The annual Genesee Valley Hunt Races thundered on the turf once again on Saturday, bringing newcomers and regulars under the October sun with the valley's gorgeous fall colors. Races feature the 87th running of the NSA-sanctioned Genesee Valley Hunt Cup. Geneseo Rotary and a variety of organizations sponsor the event, keeping the tradition running, the excitement racing, and gathering the great minds of Livingston County year after … [Read more...]
Riders Up for the 122nd Annual Genesee Valley Hunt Races
GENESEO — The 122nd Genesee Valley Hunt Races will take place this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The deeply historical day of festivities features pony racing, stock horse sprinting, pace racing, flat racing, and the harrowing 3.5 mile race over timber jumps for the Genesee Valley Hunt Cup. It's not just the horse races that draw thousands from across Western New York, it's the stick horse races, dog events, tailgate … [Read more...]
GVC Marks Dates for 2015 Nature Adventures the Valley
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. LIVINGSTON COUNTY – As these first beautiful days of spring finally warm the sun-starved earth, the Genesee Valley Conservancy (GVC) has announced their planned outdoor adventures for 2015, including walks among the valley's famous bluebell flowers, guided bird watching walks, and paddles on the Genesee River. This year, GVC will of course … [Read more...]