Empire State Virtual Dressage Finals
The WNYDA calendar lists September 11 as the opening date, October 4 as the closing date, and October 18 as the video deadline.
View the official WNYDA calendarEvents / Western New York
Horse shows, rodeos, and equine events.
A practical starting point for riders, horse owners, and families looking for shows, dressage, jumping, rodeos, barrel racing, clinics, trail rides, horse pulls, sales, and auctions in Western New York.
Scope: New York State venues west of Interstate 81, with a small number of nearby regional events that are practical for Western New York riders. Last reviewed September 9, 2026.
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Shows, dressage, jumping, and local competitions
Buffalo International Horse Show
The Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Club’s annual international horse show at Buffalo Equestrian Center.
View the BTRC horse show scheduleSaddle Up For Roswell
A benefit event at Chestnut Ridge and Williamsburg Farm.
View Chestnut Ridge eventsEquiTrails Obstacle Course Competition
A several-mile trail-skills competition at EquiCenter’s William and Mildred Levine Ranch. English, Western, and in-hand entries are welcome, with approximately 13 judged obstacles and an emphasis on calm, safe riding.
View the official EquiCenter event pageNew York Regional Morgan Horse Show
The New York State Morgan Horse Society’s regional championship show at the New York State Fairgrounds includes Morgan competition plus dressage, Western dressage, driving, youth, and open-to-all-breed classes. Entries close September 1.
View the official Morgan Horse Society listingLeg Up Stables Jumper and Hunter Shows
The official Leg Up Stables schedule lists a jumper show Friday, September 18, followed by a hunter show Saturday, September 19. Courses range from cross-rails through 3'6", with preregistration encouraged.
View the official Leg Up Stables scheduleCattaraugus County 4-H Open Horse Show Series Fall Classic
Friday gaming, Saturday English and jumping, and Sunday Western, ranch, and small-equine classes. Stalling and camping are available.
View the Cornell Cooperative Extension listingWNYDA Challenge Series Show at Houghton University
A Western New York Dressage Association Challenge Series show at Houghton University Equestrian Center, with dressage classes from introductory levels through Grand Prix, plus eventing tests and Western dressage.
View the official WNYDA calendarEmpire State Quarter Horse Association Fall Show
The official ESQHA schedule lists its five-day Fall Show at the New York State Fairgrounds. Check the organizer’s revised show schedule for class times and entry details.
View the official ESQHA scheduleErie County 4-H Fall Horse Show
An English and Western horse show for eligible 4-H members from Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming counties at the Showplex. Spectator admission and parking are free.
View the official Fairgrounds listingAutumn In NY Horse Show
The Syracuse Professional Horsemen’s Association lists its four-day Autumn In NY hunter/jumper show at the New York State Fairgrounds. See the current prize list for class, entry, and schedule details.
View the official Syracuse PHA calendarGVRDC Pumpkin Derby
A jumping derby hosted by the Genesee Valley Riding and Driving Club, combining stadium-style fences and cross-country obstacles over varied terrain. Contact the organizer to confirm the exact grounds, opening time, and entry requirements.
View the official GVRDC event pageSyracuse PHA Championship Horse Show
A hunter/jumper championship show at the Showplex, with free admission and no qualifying or membership requirement listed by the organizer.
View the official Fairgrounds listingCNYD&CTA Dressage Schooling Show Championships
The Central New York Dressage & Combined Training Association lists its dressage schooling show championships at the New York State Fair Coliseum.
View the official CNYD&CTA calendarHalloween Happens @ Chestnut Ridge
A seasonal equestrian event at Chestnut Ridge and Williamsburg Farm.
View Chestnut Ridge eventsTrick or Trot Eerie Edition Horse Show
A two-day seasonal horse show at the Showplex with free admission and parking.
View the official Fairgrounds listingWorking Equitation Symposium with Stephanie Hayes
A CNYD&CTA-sponsored working-equitation symposium at Brook Hollow Equestrian Center. The official calendar includes an entry-form link and organizer details.
View the official CNYD&CTA calendarWNY Equifest
The Erie County Agricultural Society’s two-day Western New York equine showcase brings together horse owners, riders, clinicians, trainers, vendors, and equine organizations at the Hamburg Fairgrounds. Admission is free.
View the official WNY Equifest pageRodeo and speed events
Rodeos, barrel racing, and gymkhana
Schedule sources: Attica Rodeo & Show Association, RodeoTicket New York, and the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo. RodeoTicket is used as a discovery source; confirm exact dates with the organizer whenever possible.
Attica 2026 Horse Show Series
The official Attica schedule lists its remaining 2026 horse show on September 19.
View the official horse-show scheduleAttica Roping Practice and Jackpot
Open roping practice runs Saturday from 4:00–7:00 p.m., with live cattle beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sunday jackpots list 11:00 a.m. sign-up and a noon start, including dummy roping, ladies and open breakaway, and men’s tie-down roping.
View the official roping scheduleReese Ranch Rodeo
RodeoTicket lists the Reese Ranch Rodeo series in Corning, with the current listing running through October 3, 2026. Confirm final details with the event director before traveling.
View the current Reese Ranch listing69th Annual Attica Rodeo
The official organizer schedule lists performances Thursday and Friday at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Gates open two hours before each performance.
View the official 2027 Attica Rodeo scheduleSales and auctions
Horse sales and auctions
New York State Draft Horse Club Cortland Sale
The club’s official schedule lists tack and equipment beginning at 8:30 a.m., followed by horses. Confirm consignment, buyer, health, and payment requirements directly with the sale.
View the official Cortland Sale pageCheck sale details carefully for registration deadlines, health requirements, buyer premiums, hauling arrangements, and whether bidding is in person or online.
Before you go
Confirm the details with the organizer.
Dates, entry rules, weather policies, stabling, and class schedules can change. Use the source link on each listing and confirm the details before hauling or making plans.
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ShowsEnglish, Western, dressage, jumping, combined tests, and open horse shows.
Speed eventsRodeos, barrel racing, gymkhana, and related timed classes.
CommunityClinics, trail rides, horse pulls, county fairs, sales, and auctions.