named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
GVRDC Horse Trials
Hosts seasonal USEF/USEA-recognized horse trials in spring and summer, featuring dressage, cross-country, and show jumping across multiple skill levels from Tadpole to Preliminary
GVRDC Travel Award Vouchers
Provides $100 gas vouchers to competitors traveling over 200 miles round-trip, awarded to the top scorer at each competition level
Riding & Driving Challenges
Year-round activity and mileage challenges open to all equestrians, divided into seasonal periods with participation incentives for riders and drivers of all disciplines and experience levels
Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) Awards
Recognizes Thoroughbred horses in competition with champion and reserve champion ribbons and prizes at each competition level
activities · 5 groups
What they do
-
Equestrian Competition and Recognition Programs 4 activities
- Administers seasonal and year-end equestrian challengesRuns seasonal activity and mileage challenges requiring members to complete 30 activities or 30–100 miles with their horses across spring, summer, and fall. Offers a year-end challenge for those completing at least two seasonal challenges, which includes additional activities and reflection questions. Awards themed rosette ribbons and personalized prizes such as trophies or garments upon completion.
- Hosts USEA-recognized horse trials and equestrian competitionsOrganizes an annual USEA-recognized Horse Trials event, including dressage, cross-country, and stadium jumping phases, with competition levels from Starter through Training. The event includes on-site stabling for horses at a fee and travel support in the form of $100 vouchers for top-scoring competitors traveling over 200 miles.
- Organizes jumper derbies and show jumping eventsSponsors two annual Jumper Derbies—the Firecracker Derby on July 5th and the Pumpkin Derby on October 4th—with published results for 2025 and 2026 competitions. These events are part of the club’s broader schedule of sanctioned jumping activities.
- Recognizes high achievement in equestrian eventsAwards Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons and prizes at each competition level through the Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) and recognizes high-point performers by breed. Publishes results and maintains competitive recognition across riding and driving disciplines.
-
-
Equine Education and Riding Instruction 2 activities
- Conducts dressage schooling shows and testsHosts regular dressage schooling events where riders perform current USDF or USEA dressage tests in sand arenas with grass warmup areas. Provides scored tests with written feedback and offers divisions ranging from introductory to advanced levels, including standalone and combined formats.
- Provides equestrian education clinics and seminarsHosts educational clinics and seminars throughout the year featuring expert instructors, such as international 5* rider Dom Schramm and driving instructor Stacey Giere. Activities include flatwork, show jumping, cross-country instruction, and driving lessons, with 45-minute sessions available and stabling provided for participants’ horses during multi-day events.
-
-
Driver Training and Motorsports Education 1 activity
- Hosts ADS-recognized combined driving eventsOrganizes an annual Combined Driving Show recognized by the American Driving Society (ADS), featuring timed driving over a 5–8 km marked course with scheduled registration, safety briefings, inspections, and timed departures. Awards ribbons to the top six finishers based on optimum time achievement and has held this event for 43 years as of 2026.
-
-
Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Supports member engagement and community eventsOrganizes volunteer-supported community events that include food, entertainment, and educational schoolings. Hosts an annual free chicken barbecue for members and volunteers and produces a quarterly newsletter to keep members informed about club activities and initiatives.
-
-
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operates membership program and facility servicesOffers individual memberships for participation in equestrian activities and provides paid stabling services during events at $60 per stall per night. Uses fees and donations from challenges to fund improvements to facilities such as the driven dressage ring.
-
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$150K
Contributions & grants$500%
Program service revenue$144K96%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$145K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$53K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$53K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- COURTNEY LABARBERA — DIRECTOR
- JULIANNE PANGAL — DIRECTOR
- KAREN BERGER — DIRECTOR
- KELLIE ROWEKAMP — DIRECTOR
- LAURA SCHUMACHER — DIRECTOR
- TRICIA ANSELM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- ADS Network — Hosts an ADS-recognized Combined Test and Driving Trial.
- American Driving Society Network — Member of the American Driving Society (ADS)
- Cornell Partner — Provides members with a 5% discount on a portion of their bills.
- Facebook Partner — Hosts a private GVRDC Challenges Facebook page for participants to share updates and enter cover photo contests.
- Genesee Valley Equine Clinic Partner — Provides veterinary services during events.
- Genesee Valley Equine Clinic Partner — Provides veterinary services during the horse trials event.
- Hideaway Farm Partner — Hosted the second day of the 2026 eventing clinic at its facility in Geneseo, NY.
- Hideaway Farm Partner — Hosts GVRDC schooling events at its facility in Geneseo, NY.
- Mothersfield Partner — Hosted the first day of the 2026 eventing clinic at its facility in Avon, NY.
- Northampton Driving Society Partner — Co-sponsors and jointly organizes the Trace Pace event with Genesee Valley Riding and Driving Club
- Paul Rehbock Partner — Official photographer providing event photography services.
- Stacey Giere Partner — Equestrian instructor providing expertise at a driving clinic hosted by the organization
- Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) Partner — Collaborates to offer awards for Champion and Reserve Champion at each competition level.
- USEA Network — Follows USEA rules for derby events.
- USEA Network — Sanctions horse trials and events hosted by the club.
- USEA Network — Uses dressage tests and event standards from the United States Eventing Association (USEA) for its competitions.
- USEA (United States Eventing Association) Network — Hosts a USEA-recognized event and follows USEA rules and testing standards.
- USEF (United States Equestrian Federation) Network — Conducts events in accordance with USEF rules and specifications.
- United States Eventing Association (USEA) Network — Member of Area I of the United States Eventing Association (USEA)
- Western New York Dressage Association Partner — Collaborates on the WNYDA Challenge Series, offering riders eligibility for ribbons and year-end awards.
- webmaster@gvrdc.org Partner — Contact point for calendar submissions and corrections
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Event Sustainabilitymethodology: community_driven_sustainabilityBy leveraging volunteer labor, donor support, and member engagement, the organization sustains high-quality equestrian events because it builds shared ownership and reduces reliance on commercial funding models.
- Inclusive Access Model for Equestrian Sportsmethodology: inclusive_access_modelBy offering low-barrier entry points such as membership-free participation, beginner-friendly course design, and combined tests without cross-country, the organization increases engagement in equestrian sports because it reduces financial and skill-based obstacles for new participants.
- Relationship-Centered Skill Developmentmethodology: relationship_centered_learningBy focusing on personalized instruction that emphasizes the horse-driver relationship and self-directed goal setting, the organization fosters skill development and long-term engagement because it prioritizes mutual confidence and tailored learning over standardized competition.