DATE: 3/21/05

CONTACT: Charles Williams, arena director, (864) 646-2717, or (864) 646-2718

UPCOMING APRIL EVENTS 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. The arena is currently accepting bookings for 2005. Please call Charles Williams at (864) 646-2717 or Cathy Putnam at (864) 646-2718 for more information. For event day information, please call the arena show office at (864) 646-2719 or cattle complex

April 2005

Little North American Livestock Expo
Sponsor: Clemson University Block and Bridle Club
Location: Cattle complex
Date: 4/2/2005 - 4/2/2005
Time: 7 AM
Admission: Free admission
Contact: Dr. Harold Hupp  (864)656-5161
Description: Clemson students compete in showmanship competition exhibiting beef cattle, horses, dairy cattle, and swine followed by judging competition for 4-H and FFA youth. Indoor arena with food available.  (864)656-5161

Cutting Horse Show
Sponsor: Wateree Cutting Horse Association
Location: Main Arena
Date: 4/2/2005 - 4/3/2005
Time: 9:00 AM daily until completion
Admission: Free admission
Contact: Judy Boozer  (864)969-3251
Description: Cutting horse competition with classes for professional, amateur, and junior riders. Indoor arena with food concessions available.  (864)969-3251

SC Ladies Auxiliary Tennessee Walking Horse Show
Sponsor: SC Tennessee Walking Horse Ladies Auxiliary
Location: Main Arena
Date: 4/8/2005 - 4/9/2005
Time: 6:00 PM on April 8; 5:00 PM on April 9
Admission: $5.00 for adults. Students receive discount. Children FREE
Contact: Beverly McLeod  (803)276-7166
Description: Top Tennessee Walking Horses from throughout the Southeast compete with classes for professional, amateur, and junior riders. There are classes for padded and flat-shod horses. Indoor arena with food available. Vendors will be selling jewelry, tack, clothing, and other merchandise. Benefits from the show will be given to the American Cancer Society. Tickets are $5 adult. CHildren are free. Students will be offered a discount. Tickets are available the night of the show at the door.  (803)276-7166

Southern Dream Gelbvieh Sale
Sponsor: South Carolina Gelbvieh Association
Location: Cattle Complex
Date: 4/9/2005 - 4/9/2005
Time: NOON
Admission: Free admission
Contact: Ed Randall  (864)882-0299
Description: Some of the top Gelbvieh bloodlines in the US will be available for purchase featuring show heifers, replacement heifers, and cow/calf pairs. Indoor aren with food available. Cattle will be available for viewing on April 8.  (864)882-0299

Paso Fino Horse Show
Sponsor: Piedmont Paso Fino Horse Association
Location: Main Arena
Date: 4/15/2005 - 4/17/2005
Time: 9:00 AM daily until completion
Admission: Free admission
Contact: Bill Kerns  
Description: This show, The Carolina Classic, will feature top Paso Fino Horses from throughout the region. Classes scheduled for professional, amateur, and junior riders. Indoor arena with food available.  

JD Massey Classic Horse Show
Sponsor: Greenville Horse Show and Fair, Inc.
Location: Main Arena
Date: 4/20/2005 - 4/23/2005
Time: 7:00 PM each night with shows also at 10:00 AM on Friday and Saturday
Admission: $5
Contact: Ray Cloninger  (704)483-5000
Description: The JD Massey Classic is one of the oldest horse shows in the Southeast being in existence for 72 years. It was the inaugural show at the Garrison Arena in 1991. Headline attractions include Five-Gaited, Three-Gaited, and Fine Harness, as well as Hackney Pony and Roadster Horse competitions. Exhibitors include professional, amateur, and junior riders. Indoor arena with food available. Vendors with jewelry, clothing, tack, furniture, and other merchandise available for purchase. Covered warm-up arena, 328 permanent stalls, covered area for temporary stalls, full service RV sites. New construction will add 112 stalls.  (704)483-5000

Blue Ridge Classic Shorthorn Sale
Sponsor: Southeastern Shorthorn Association
Location: Cattle complex
Date: 4/30/2005 - 4/30/2005
Time: Noon
Admission: Free admission
Contact: Randy Griffis  (864)646-8293
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

Appaloosa Horse Show
Sponsor: Palmetto Appaloosa Horse Club
Location: Main Arena
Date: 4/30/2005 - 5/1/2005
Time: 9:00 AM daily
Admission: Free Admission
Contact: Kay Bures  (803)266-3757
Description: Appaloosa Horses from throughout the region compete in a 4-judge show with classes for professional, amateur, and junior riders. Indoor area with food available.  (803)266-3757.

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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