BASO is a top-tier New York horse show known for competition, fun, and rider-friendly vibes.
The Big Apple Shoot Out is one of New York’s premier open and all-breed horse shows, offering top-tier competition, a friendly atmosphere, and a welcoming experience for riders of all ages and levels. Proudly supported by the Central New York Appaloosa organization, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting horsemanship, youth involvement, and high-quality equestrian events across the region, BASO stands
07/25/2026
📢 BASO EXHIBITORS - PLEASE STOP DUMPING YOUR MANURE 💩HERE!! As the sign says, the manure pit is located at the END of the barn. Show staff has had to clean manure up twice now because someone has dumped here. Please be respectful and dump manure in the designated area.
Amazing class of 38 horses in Ranch Conformation!! Quite a sight!!!
07/24/2026
Day 2 Ranch Sweekstakes Class and All Breed Conformation
Winners of Ranch Rail Sweepstakes
🥇One Starry Night & Renee Haers
🥈Iza Good As Gone & Holly Anderson
07/24/2026
19 in the Ranch Pleasure Sweepstakes!
🍎Huge All Breed Ranch Classes today!! Here's the call back for All Breed Adult Ranch Pleasure after splitting our 33 entries!🍎
07/24/2026
🍎We are underway!!🍎
🍎Happy Friday and Happy first full day of BASO!🍎
🌟We will be starting at 7:30 and both the warm up pen and coliseum will close at 7am to everyone BUT gaming competitors! Please do not get in their way.
🌟During our Halter classes later today, our Sangria Social will be going on! Grab some popcorn and sangria while heading into the arena to watch.
🌟Don't forget to check out our vendors! We have a trailer available for viewing from Frontline Trailer Sales, Lariat Show Pads, The ShowKid, Rich Pitcher Physical Therapy, and more!
🌟Get your costumes ready for Angel Wings tomorrow night! This adult leadline fundraiser class is one of our favorites! We have some really nice prizes to hand out and are hoping to raise a good chunk of change for our recipient. If you can't participate, please consider donating either through PayPal or in the office.
As we finish up out first day of showing, we wanted to let exhibitors know that a nice photo backdrop is set up by the silent auction area.