2013 Calendar of Events
We will post more information about each event as it draws near.
Unless otherwise noted, all events to be held at:
Wedgewood Stable at Wirtes Farm, 705 N. Main Street, Lanesborough, MA
Wednesdays, April 24 - May 29, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Williamstown Elementary School Group
Horsemanship and Riding and Lessons
Four students will take part in both horsemanship and riding lessons.
We have solid commitments from two volunteers, and would like to have two more
who can commit to being there for all six weeks of this session. Email us if you can do it.
This program made possible in part by a grant from the Equus Foundation.
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Riverfest at Cole Field, Williamstown: pony rides
Equus horses will be giving pony rides at the Hoosic River Watershed Association's annual family event at Cole Field in Williamstown. Lots of volunteers needed!
Sunday, June 30, 9:30 (or 10:30) a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ride-a-Thon at Skidmores'
Calling all trail riders! Equus friend Melissa Skidmore and her family will host a day of trail riding at Kinderhook Farm, in Hancock, MA, to raise money for Equus.
Participants will gather sponsors; $40 minimum to participate. Prizes will be awarded for those who bring in the highest sponsorship amounts.
There will be two rides:
(1) An hour-long ride for assisted riders and for independent riders who want to do an easy ride at a walk.
(2) A more challenging two-hour ride for those who want to trot.
Equus riders who wish to participate will be matched with an Equus horse. All other riders must bring their own horse.
Lunch will be served between the two rides.
Mondays and Wednesdays, July 8 – August 7, 10:00 - 12:00 noon
Summer Lessons for Adams-Cheshire School Group
The Adams-Cheshire summer program allows two groups--one of younger students, one of older students--to have riding and horsemanship lessons for 6 weeks.
Many volunteers will be needed for both the mounted and unmounted lessons.
This program made possible in part by a grant from the Berkshire-Taconic Foundation.
Fridays, July 5 – August 9, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Summer Lessons for the Brayton School Group
This is a new summer program. Once a week for 6 weeks, a different group of students from the Brayton School summer program will visit Wedgewood as part of their "Circle of Life" program. They will take turns having a short ride on an Equus horse, and will learn some basic horsemanship. Volunteers will be needed to help as leaders and sidewalkers.
Sunday, September 22, 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.
Special Olympics Western Massachusetts Regional Qualifier
Sunday, September 29, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Second Benefit Gymkhana
Our benefit gymkhana is open to riders of all disciplines--not just western!
Championship events will include barrel racing, pole bending, and two others to be determined--rural delivery or keyhole or maybe a flag race.
Divisions will be: Assisted, PeeWee, Youth, Adult, Out of the Pasture, and Jack Benny.
We had 25 riders at our April Gymkhana. We hope you all come again, and we hope others who missed the first one can come to this one.
Class list, rules, and entry forms will be posted soon.
Sunday, October 20, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Second Benefit Horse Show
Our benefit horse show is open to riders of all disciplines and levels of ability.
Equitation, pleasure, command, pattern, and trail classes in the morning.
Jumping classes in the afternoon. These classes, which start with a walk/trot division over ground poles, are designed with beginners in mind, although the advanced-beginner courses will pose a pretty good challenge.
Class list, rules, and entry forms will be posted soon.
Sunday, December 1, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
"Dancing with the Horses" drill team performance
Teams of 2 to 8 riders will perform synchronized routines to music. Fanstastic fun for everyone.