DATE: March 28, 2008

CONTACT: Charles Williams, (864) 646-2717 or 656-2718
cwllms@clemson.edu

WRITER: Diane Palmer, (864) 656-4741
spalmer@clemson.edu


April events at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena

The following events are scheduled at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena at Clemson University in upcoming weeks. 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.

Little North American
Sponsor: Clemson University Block and Bridle Club
Location: Cattle complex
Date: April 3-5
Time: FFA registration begins at 9 a.m. Judging begins at 10 a.m.
Admission: Free admission
Contact: Dr. Harold Hupp  (864) 656-5161
Email: hhupp@clemson.edu
Description:

Judging of livestock includes grading feeder steers, grading market steers, grading market hogs, keep Cull (swine and beef), market steers, breeding heifers with EPDs, breeding gilts and market swine. FFA registration is from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 4-H registration is from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The FFA contest starts at 10 a.m. and the 4-H Judging Contest starts at 11 a.m. To be in the 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest the contestant must have an enrollment card at the county office, the county office must submit a team enrollment form for the county with team members and it must be signed by the county extension agent. Admission is free. (864) 656-5161
The Palmetto Alpaca Classic Alpaca Show
Sponsor: Alpaca Small Farm Network
Location: Main Arena
Date: April 5-6
Time: Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Admission: Free to spectators
Contact: Susan Buser  (864) 610-9059
Email: Susanbuser@earthlink.net
Description: Alpaca judging (body, fleece and halter) and obstacle course combined with artist displaying products using alpaca fleece. Host hotel for this event will be the Ramada Inn of Clemson. Contact person for show information, stall rental and vendor space rental is Susan Buser. (864) 610-9059.
S.C. Walking Horse Ladies Auxiliary TWH Cancer Benefit Show
Sponsor: S.C. Walking Horse Ladies Auxiliary
Location: Main Arena
Date: April 11-12
Time: 6 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday
Admission: $5 per person; Children 6 and under free
Contact: Landis Johnson  (803) 663-6182 or (864) 270-1110
Description: Tennessee Walking Horses compete for prize money. Proceeds of the show will benefit the American Cancer Society. (803) 663-6182 or (864) 270-1110
Shorthorn Cattle Sale
Sponsor: Southeastern Shorthorn Association
Location: Cattle complex
Date: April 26
Time: Noon
Admission: Free admission
Contact: Randy Griffis  (864) 646-8293
Email: nancyg@clemson.edu
Description: Consignment sale of quality purebred shorthorn cattle, featuring show heifers, replacement heifers and cow/calf pairs. Indoor arena with food available. (864) 646-8293
Carolina Classic Piedmont Paso Fino Horse Show & Clinic
Sponsor: Piedmont Paso Fino Horse Association
Location: Main Arena
Date: April 26-27
Time: Fri. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Admission: Free admission to clinic and show
Contact: Bill Kerns  (828) 859-5456
Email: billkerns@citcom.net
Description: The horse show feature top Paso Fino horses from throughout the region. Classes scheduled for professional, amateur and junior riders. The clinic on Friday evening from 7-8:30 will cover the basic horse maneuvers for trail class obstacles. The 2006 Reserve National Champion Trail Horse is scheduled to be there to demonstrate the maneuvers. Assisting in the clinic will be adult riders who have competed in the trail class at the national level. Indoor arena with food available. Host hotel for this event is the Comfort Inn of Clemson. Contact person for show information, stall rental and vendor space rental is Bill Kerns (828) 859-5456. On the day of the show call (864) 646-2719 for more information.   
Additional events may be scheduled at any time. For the latest information, contact arena director Charles Williams at (864) 646-2717, or Cathy Putnam at (864) 646-2718.

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