DATE: May 02, 2008
CONTACT:
Charles Williams, (864) 646-2717
cwllms@clemson.edu
WRITER:
Diane Palmer, (864) 656-4741
spalmer@clemson.edu
Upcoming May events for the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena
The following events are scheduled at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena at Clemson University in coming weeks.
The arena is accepting bookings for 2008. 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 http://www.clemson.edu/garrison/.
Clemson University Spring Dairy Show
Sponsor: Clemson University Dairy Extension
Location: Cattle Complex
Date: May 1-4
Time: Daily activities
Admission: Free admission
Contact: Terry Sudduth (864)232-4431
Email: tsddth@clemson.edu
Description: (864) 232-4431
Appaloosa Horse Show
Sponsor: Palmetto Appaloosa Horse Club
Location: Main Arena
Date: May 3-4
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Admission: Free to spectators
Contact: Kay Bures (803) 266-3757
Description: Halter, reining, driving classes, etc. For show information, stall and vendor space rental, call Kay Bures at (803) 266-3757. Host hotels are the Sleep Inn and Days Inn.
Western Carolina Horse Sale
Sponsor: M&M Productions
Location: Main Arena
Date: May 10
Time: 11 a.m.
Contact: Allen Murphy (864) 646-3822 or (864) 247-5636
Description: Contact Allen Murphy for catalog or more information. (864) 646-3822 or (864) 247-5636
Region 10 Experience Quarter Horse Show
Sponsor: American Quarter Horse Association
Location: Main Arena and Covered Arena
Date: May 15-18
Time: 8 a.m.
Admission: Free to spectators
Contact: Randy Ratliff (336) 339-8773
Email: randy.ratliff@syngenta.com
Description: Four-day regional quarter horse show. Classes to include novice, select amateur, youth 13 and under, youth 14-18, novice amateur, amateur, open. Bring your American quarter horse to the regional experience and compete for more than $135,000 in prizes or simply take part in free, educational demonstrations from AQHA professional horsemen. If you choose to compete, you must be a current AQHA member and live in the region in which your experience is held. Competition rules are available at aqha.com/association/experience. To enter the competition or for a complete schedule of events and clinics, contact Randy Ratliff at (336) 282-5235 or visit region10experience.com. If you don't own a horse, come for the free test rides aboard American quarter horses.
SCQHYA Spring Circuit
Sponsor: S.C. Quarter Horse Youth Association
Location: Main Arena
Date: May 23-25
Time: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Admission: Free to spectators
Contact: Sue Cox (864) 848-1844
Email: SCOX489@bellsouth.net
Description: Three AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) shows sponsored by the SCQHYA (S.C. Quarter Horse Youth Association) that offer a full slate of classes: halter, English and Western speed events and cattle. Indoor arena with food prepared by Carolina Catering. Full concessions available. Contact Sue or Eddie Cox for details at (864) 848-1844 or scox489@bellsouth.net. Mention SCQHA for event rate. Holiday Inn Express at Exit 19B in Anderson (864) 226-3312.
S.C. High School Rodeo Finals
Sponsor: S.C. High School Rodeo Association
Location: Main Arena
Date: May 39-31
Time: 8 p.m.
Admission: General admission: adults, $11; children 3-12, $6; reserved seating for all ages, $15. Children 2 and under are free. No advance tickets sales.
Contact: Monte Beasley (864) 231-6797 of (864) 646-2719
Description: High school cowboys and cowgirls compete in the state finals of the South Carolina high school rodeo season. Winners from each event qualify for the National Finals High School Rodeo. Events include bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, break away roping, goat tying, barrel racing, team roping, pole bending and bull riding. The High School Rodeo Queen will be crowned during Saturday night's performance. Indoor arena with food available. Full service RV sites available. The arena is located at 1101 W. Queen St. in Pendleton, with easy access from Interstate 85, U.S. 123 and 93.
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