Long Island horse shows and riding competitions
Frank Gallagher of Plainview took this: "Rider and Horse jumping over obstacle at the Hampton Classic." Credit: Frank Gallagher
Horse shows, competitions and events on Long Island.
HIDDEN POND STABLES ENGLISH (HUNTER/JUMPER) English hunter/jumper schooling show series. Dates May 19, June 16, June 30, Hidden Pond Stables, 197 North St., Manorville Fee free to spectators, hiddenpondstable.com, 631-369-8325.
ISLIP HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION MOUNTED DRILL TEAM THE SPIRIT OF LONG ISLAND East Islip, isliphorsemensassociation.com, 631-589-3478. Practices at Bohemia Equestrian Center April-Oct. May 19 Muttontown Horsemen’s Association open house in Muttontown Preserve; May 27 Bohemia Memorial Day parade; June 2 Belmont Stakes Festival; June 7 Belmont Stakes Festival of Horses; Aug. 25 Hallockville Fall Festival; Sept. 2 Northport VA Hospital; Sept. 21-22 Long Island Fair at Old Bethpage Restoration Village. Fee Call
MUTTONTOWN HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL Event brings together equestrians that demonstrate and educate people about different equestrian sports. Petting zoo and pony rides. Date 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 19, Muttontown Preserve, Muttontown Lane, East Norwich Fee free, muttontownhorsemen.com, 516-922-8245.
ISLIP HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL POLE ASSOCIATION Horse show. Dates May 26, June 23, Sept. 22, Bohemia Equestrian Center, Sycamore Avenue, Bohemia Fee Call, 631-277-1995.
NATIONAL BARREL HORSE ASSOCIATION Watch National Barrel Horse Association NY03 District as it competes locally. Shows start around 6:30 p.m. Dates May 31, June 21, Aug. 2, Aug. 9, Aug. 23, Sept. 13, Oakwood Farms, 238 Oakwood St., Medford Fee free, 631-226-9105.
ISLIP HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION (ENGLISH HORSE SHOW) English horse show. Date June 9, June 14, Aug. 11, rain date: Sept. 15, Bohemia Equestrian Center, Sycamore Avenue, Bohemia Fee Call, 631-277-1995.
ISLIP HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION (GYMKHANA) free to spectators, participants should call for specifics. Date 9 a.m. June 16, July 21, Aug. 4, rain date: Sept. 22, Bohemia Equestrian Center, Sycamore Avenue, Bohemia Fee Call, isliphorsemensassociation.com, 631-332-7101.
COUNTRY FARMS SHOWS Open English hunter/jumper schooling show series. Country Farms Equestrian Center, 200 Bellport Ave., Medford Dates: June 23, Aug. 18 Fee free spectator, country-farms.com, 631-345-9585.
ISLIP HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION (WESTERN PLEASURE) Western Dressage show. Dates June 30, July 28, Aug. 25, rain date: Oct. 6, Bohemia Equestrian Center, Sycamore Avenue, Bohemia Fee free to spectators, isliphorsemensassociation.com, 631-445-4754.
SAGAPONACK HORSE SHOW Parking available. Dates July 17, Aug. 7, Topping Riding Club, 58 Daniels Ln., Sagaponack Fee free spectator, toppingridingclub.net, 631-537-0948.
ALYSHAZAM HORSE SHOW Riders compete. Date 10 a.m. July 28, Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, 829 Old Nichols Rd., Islandia Fee free spectator, pal-o-mine.org, 631-348-1389.
THE HAMPTON CLASSIC HORSE SHOW 65-acre showgrounds, more than 1,600 horses, gates open 8 a.m. daily. Bring 3 or more nonperishable food items for the Sag Harbor Food Pantry on Aug 27-28, entire car load free admission. Seniors free Aug. 27-29. Dates Aug 25-Sept. 1, The Hampton Classic, 240 Snake Hollow Rd., Bridgehampton Fee $10, $20 carload, hamptonclassic.com, 631-537-3177.
