Welcome to Upstate Ranch Riders
TWO SHOW BUCKLE SERIES
- An AFFORDABLE, COMPLETE offering of Dry Ranch Horse Classes
- A Division for EVERYONE with Great Weekend Prizes & Series Buckles in EVERY DIVISION at each show
- Shows to be held at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds with Multiple Arenas/Warm Up Areas,
- FULL RV Hook Ups & Ample Stalls
- A Learn, Grow & Show Environment. Saturday will be a CLINIC hosted by the Sunday judge. You can opt to ride in the clinic only, show only, or do both (and save $$)! The idea is to learn what is expected in each class, better understand scoring, improve your rides and most of all– to HAVE FUN!
- Shows on May 3&4 & September 27&28 of 2025
2025 Showbill (May and September)
Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154
Join Us as a Sponsor
We would love to have you on board as a sponsor! Your support will help us offer exciting prizes and keep our entry fees affordable for everyone. Together, we can create unforgettable experiences and bring our community closer. Let’s team up and make magic happen!
Sponsorship form available here:
FRIDAY NIGHT FLAG!
Prior to our Saturday Clinics & Sunday Shows we are going to have
a little “extra” fun! Join us for approximately two hours of Flag
Work (Mechanical Cow) to be followed by a Pot Luck Community
Meal! Flag work guidance/instruction will be provided by Meghan
O’Brien and will start at 6:00pm on Fridays ahead of our Buckle
Series. All are welcome to attend the Pot Luck Meal & encouraged
to bring a dish to share! 2(ish) Hours of Small Group Instruction is
$60. The memories– are priceless! Please RSVP if you plan to ride–
space is limited!
Ranch “Stations” Clinic
May 3, 2025- 8 am start
Key Clinician- Michael Dunn
Ranch work will be set up in stations and will include Ranch Trail, Basic Rope Handling, Showmanship, Ranch Riding and Ranchmanship skills. Participants will have 6 hours of riding time. Clinic fee is $200 and includes a stall. $100 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required.
Participants are welcome to move into the fairgrounds Friday 5/2 at no additional cost. Register at the link below.
We are Proud to Sponsor a
HIGH POINT RANCH EXHIBITOR
Championship Buckle
For the Ranch Horse Exhibitor that wins that most points across any combination of the 5 Show Off Equine Events Horse Shows
(Ranch Division) and the 2 Shows that Upstate Ranch Riders Is Hosting. (Must attend at least one from each series.)