DATE: June 27, 2008
CONTACT:
Charles Williams, (864) 646-2717
cwllms@clemson.edu
WRITER:
Diane Palmer, (864) 656-4741
spalmer@clemson.edu
July events planned for the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena
The following events are scheduled at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena at Clemson University in upcoming weeks.
NCQHA District 1 AQHA Horse Show
Sponsor: NCQHA District 1
Location: Main Arena
Date: July 3-6
Time: 3 p.m. July 3; 8 a.m. July 4-6
Adission: Free to spectators
Contact: Rick Rogers, (704) 472-0970, or Larry Couch (704) 735-2540.
Email: couch43@aol.com
Description: Full slate of classes for quarter horses, including halter, English and Western performance.
4-H Horsemanship Camp
Sponsor: Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service and 4-H
Location: Main and outdoor arenas
Date: July 7-11
Time: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. daily
Admission: $375, including meals and hotel. For ages 9-18.
Contact: Margaret Shelton, (803) 432-9071 ext. 111 or (910) 876-2572
Email: shelto3@clemson.edu
Description: State 4-H horsemanship camp with basic riding lessons and horse care demonstrations. Open to 4-H members aged 9-18. Call Margaret Shelton, (803) 432-9071 ext. 111 or (910) 876-2572, for programs and to register. Do not call Garrison arena.
Region 12 Arabian Youth Jamboree
Sponsor: Region 12 Arabian Horse Association
Location: Main arena
Date: July 14-20
Time: 8 a.m.
Admission: Free to spectators
Contact: John Gersch, (352) 591-1560 or (561) 602-7122
Email: jemshow1@ETCmail.com
Description: Horse clinics for the young horse enthusiast. There will be competitive horse shows beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Contact John Gersch for stall rentals, R.V. space rentals, class sheets, registration and show information.
South Carolina Quarter Yippy Yi Yea Horse Show
Sponsor: South Carolina Quarter Horse Association and AQHA
Location: Main arena
Date: July 24-27
Time: 2 p.m. July 24; 8 a.m. 25-27
Admission: Free to spectators
Contact: Sue Cox, (864) 848-1844
Description: Indoor arena with Carolina Catering providing full\- service food menu. Please contact Sue or Eddie Cox for details at (864) 848-1844. The host hotels are Sleep Inn, (864) 653-6000, or Day's Inn (864) 653-1111 (pet-friendly). Mention SCQHA to get the event rate. Another is Holiday Inn Express at Exit 19B in Anderson, (864) 226-3312.
The arena is accepting bookings for 2008. Please call Charles Williams at (864) 646-2717 or Cathy Putnam at (864) 646-2718 for more information. 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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