Our Location:
The Genesee Valley is a scenic area of rolling hills and farmland in western New York along the Genesee River from Rochester to Geneseo. GVRDC is the area's riding and driving club and a great source of educational opportunities for all horse lovers from the Valley, as well as, from Syracuse to Buffalo. GVRDC is part of Area I of the United States Eventing Association (USEA) and also a member of the American Driving Society (ADS).
We are a "not for profit" organization
In 2008, GVRDC was granted 501(c)(3) status. As such, any donations towards show sponsorship; class, division or jump sponsorship; or any "from the heart" donations are eligible as a tax donation.
The Genesee Valley is a scenic area of rolling hills and farmland in western New York along the Genesee River from Rochester to Geneseo. GVRDC is the area's riding and driving club and a great source of educational opportunities for all horse lovers from the Valley, as well as, from Syracuse to Buffalo. GVRDC is part of Area I of the United States Eventing Association (USEA) and also a member of the American Driving Society (ADS).
We are a "not for profit" organization
In 2008, GVRDC was granted 501(c)(3) status. As such, any donations towards show sponsorship; class, division or jump sponsorship; or any "from the heart" donations are eligible as a tax donation.
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Current Officers:
President: Ann Parks thru '19 Vice-President: Carol Kozlowski thru '20 Corresponding Secretary: Jean Kiefer Wood thru '21 Recording Secretary: Ann Lowe thru '21 Treasurer: Heidi Silsby thru '19 Nominations Committee:
All subject to change
Slate to be approved by GVRDC Board |
Current Board of Directors:
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Honorary Directors:
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Our Mission
The Mission of the GVRDC is exclusively to educate riders and drivers residing in and visiting the Genesee Valley of New York State and to promote the awareness and appreciation of riding and driving through educating the community. The goal in accomplishing this Mission is to educate our members and the public about safety around horses, the welfare of horses, the value of sportsmanship, and the beauty of riding and driving horses.
The Mission of the GVRDC is exclusively to educate riders and drivers residing in and visiting the Genesee Valley of New York State and to promote the awareness and appreciation of riding and driving through educating the community. The goal in accomplishing this Mission is to educate our members and the public about safety around horses, the welfare of horses, the value of sportsmanship, and the beauty of riding and driving horses.
- The education of riders and drivers will be accomplished by teaching them about the health and welfare of horses and providing opportunities to develop skills in equine sports, care, and management.
- The promotion of and community education about, riding and driving horses will be accomplished by providing open educational opportunities through training seminars, demonstrations, and competitions. These educational programs will include, but are not limited to, proper equine care, equine and horse handler safety, equine breeding and training, developing skills in the equine sports of riding and driving for pleasure and for competition, and equine sport history, etiquette, and management. GVRDC's seminars, demonstrations, and competitions will promote the awareness and appreciation of riding and driving through exhibitions of safety, sportsmanship, and good horsemastership.