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 October 17, 2026.
Upcoming and active listings
Organizers and venues: Submit a new Western New York horse event or send a correction through our event contact form. Include the official event link, date, time, venue, location, and discipline. We verify listings against the organizer or venue before publishing.
Shows, dressage, jumping, and local competitions
Syracuse 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 calendarBTRC Horse Show Series Finale
The Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center’s official 2026 schedule lists its season finale at Buffalo Equestrian Center. The event was moved from October 2–3 to November 13–14.
View the official BTRC horse-show scheduleWNY 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.
Skeet & Dick Barrett Barrel Racing Clinic
The Attica Rodeo & Show Association lists a two-day barrel-racing clinic for riders of all experience levels.
View the official Attica clinic information69th 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
Check 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.