May events scheduled at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena

Published: April 23, 2012

These events are scheduled in May at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena at Clemson University. For a full list of events, visit www.clemson.edu/garrison.

Appaloosa Horse Show
Sponsor: Palmetto Appaloosa Horse Club
Location: Main Arena
Date: May 5-6
Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free for spectators
Contact: Kay Robenson, 803-266-3757
Email: kaykbsc@gmail.com
Website: www.palmettoappaloosa.net

The Southern Hospitality event is the only APHC-approved appaloosa show held in South Carolina. Saturday classes include halter, Western pleasure, game classes and reining. Sunday classes include driving, hunter over fences, hunter under saddle and game classes.

Dairy Goat Show
Sponsor: S.C. Dairy Goat Association
Location: Cattle Complex
Date: May 5-6
Time: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Admission: Free for spectators
Contact: Karen Smith, 864-338-6951
Email: scgoatshow@yahoo.com
Website: http://scdairygoats.org

Dairy goat show sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Association for senior does, junior does and bucks.

AKC Agility Dog Show
Sponsor: Canaan Dog Club of America
Location: Main Arena
Date: May 11-13
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free for spectators
Contact: Nancy Ben-Dor, 864-313-8185
Website: www.cdca.org

American Kennel Club (AKC) dog agility show features competition among all breeds on random obstacles in a pre-determined order.  

Horse Play in May Equine Expo
Sponsor: S.C. Upstate Equine Council
Location: Main Arena
Date: May 19
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: $5
Contact: Linda Symborski, 864-933-0046
Email: scuec3@gmail.com
Website: www.scupstateequine.org

Equine Expo features a parade of breeds, educational information, vendors and games for the kids.

High School Rodeo
Sponsor: S.C. High School Rodeo Association
Location: Main Arena
Date: May 25-26
Time: 7 p.m.
Admission: TBA
Contact: Monte Beasley, 864-940-4520
Website: www.schsrodeo.org

Watch the top riders compete in bareback, barrel racing, team roping, calf roping, girls’ breakaway, pole bending, goat tying and bull riding. The S.C. High School Rodeo Queen will be crowned on Saturday.

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