Regional Horse Presenters competed for a chance to advance to State Competition JAMESTOWN, NY -- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Horse Program annually offers a Public Presentation contest known as Horse Communications. Youth participants prepare speeches, demonstrations, team presentations, videos, or perform ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY – In addition to a vast array of both indoor and outdoor activities, many exciting and unusual animals will welcome visitors to this year’s Snowflake Festival on Saturday, February 4, at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary. Various opportunities are available at different times throughout the 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. event. ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY -- Students enrolled in the Alternative Education Program at the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES LoGuidice Educational Center in Fredonia recently had the opportunity to take part in a unique lesson from nationally known horse trainer Dawn Samuelson. At Grandview Farms in Bemus Point, Mrs. Samuelson operates “Through the Horse's ... Read More

Saturdays and Sundays 1-3 p.m. through February 26 CHAUTAUQUA, NY -- Within the picturesque Victorian setting of Chautauqua Institution, the draft horses have been harnessed for another season. The sleigh rides are back, delighting riders with a nostalgic trip around the grounds, complete with the sounds of sleigh bells and sight of magnificent ... Read More

4-H Horse Drill Team Wins New York State Fair Competition. JAMESTOWN, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Horse Program has been working together all year for the chance at competition at The Great New York State Fair. This year the dedication and commitment to excellence was very evident from six members of the 4-H ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY — “Buck,” the Audience Award winner for Best Documentary at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, is the next featured film in the Cinema Series at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. It will be screened Saturday, August 6, at 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 9, at 7:30 p.m. “Your horse is a mirror to your soul, and sometimes you may not ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H members in the Horse Program participated in this years State Horse Communications Event. The Horse Communications Event is a public speaking contest for youth with presentations related directly to the Equine Industry. This year seven ... Read More

Chautauqua County Horse Presenters competed for a chance to advance to Regional Competition JAMESTOWN — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Horse Program annually offers a Public Presentation contest known as Horse Communications. Youth participants prepare speeches, demonstrations, team presentations, ... Read More

The second annual “Healing With Horses Walk-a-thon”, to benefit Centaur Stride Therapeutic Horseback Riding, will be this Sunday March 13 at the Chautauqua Mall from 2-3 pm. Anyone wishing to participate should register in front of the Old Navy Store, with registration starting at 1:30 pm. The cost is ... Read More

A day of winter-themed equestrian events is scheduled for this Sunday at Chautauqua Institution. Horses of all divisions will compete in friendly competition including pleasure driving, obstacles, Currier & Ives, timed trotting, and drive and ride. Classes begin at 11 a.m. in the parking lot adjacent to the Welcome Center on Route 394. Other ... Read More