DATE: August 13, 2008
CONTACT:
Charles Williams, (864) 646-2717
cwllms@clemson.edu
WRITER:
Diane Palmer, (864) 656-4741
spalmer@clemson.edu
August events at T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena
CLEMSON — Events at Clemson University's T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena in upcoming weeks are:
Junior Beef Round Up
Sponsor: Clemson Extension and S.C. Cattleman's Association
Location: Cattle Complex
Date: Aug. 2-3
Time: 8 a.m. daily
Admission: Free to spectators
Contact: John Irwin, (864) 984-2514
Description: Beef cattle show for junior exhibitors. Showmanship classes are Saturday and breed shows are Sunday. Six states will be represented. Sales talks and scholarship competition. (864) 984-2514 or (864) 984-2514
Clemson University Summer's End Horse Show
Sponsor: Clemson University Animal & Veterinary Science Department
Location: Main Arena and Covered Arena
Date: Aug. 16-17
Time: 8 a.m. daily
Admission: Entry fee for Hunter Jumper and Open Show $7; Dressage test $30; and Jump and Dressage combined test $40; Free to spectators
Contact: Kristine Vernon, (864) 656-4028
E-mail: kvernon@clemson.edu
Description: Full open show with English Western classes. Hunter Jumping and Schooling show; and combined test of Jumping and Dressage. For class sheets, call Kristine Vernon (864) 656-4028. High point and reserved champion prizes awarded. To rent stall or vendor spaces, contact Kristine Vernon at (864) 656-4028. You do not have to participate in all three events. To learn more about dressage go to website: USDF.org For Open, visit AQHA.com and for Hunter Jumper and Dressage, visit website USDF.org. (864) 656-4028
Maxi Circuit Quarter Horse Show
Sponsor: American Quarter Horse Association
Location: Main Arena
Date: Aug. 22-24
Time: 3 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday
Admission: Free to spectators
Contact: Sue Cox (864) 848-1844
E-mail: scox489@bellsouth.net
Description: Full slate of classes for the American Quarter Horse featuring halter and English and Western performance classes. (864) 848-1844
Clemson University Equestrain Team Horse Show
Sponsor: Clemson University Equestrian Team
Location: Main Arena and Covered Arena
Date: Aug. 30-31
Time: 8:30 a.m. daily
Admission: Free to spectators
Contact: Sara Stukas or Suzanne Roberts
E-mail: sstukas@clemson.edu or slrober@clemson.edu
For information, contact arena director Charles Williams at (864) 646-2717 or Cathy Putnam at (864) 646-2718. For event day information, call the arena show office at (864) 646-2719 or visit the website at: http://www.clemson.edu/garrison/.
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