DATE: 4/16/07                                                                                                  CONTACT: Charles Williams, 864-646-2717; Dan Shirley, 864-963-8890
WRITER: Diane Palmer, 864-656-4741; spalmer@clemson.edu

Garrison Arena to host Massey Horse Show April 18-21

CLEMSON – Horses from all over the eastern United States will converge at Clemson University's T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena April 18-21 for the 74th J.D. Massey Classic Horse Show -- one of the oldest horse shows in the Southeast.

The event will showcase professional, amateur and junior riders who will compete for cash awards, trophies and prizes.

Some of the main attractions will include the five-gaited, three-gaited and fine harness championships, as well as hackney pony and roadster horse competition.

The Wednesday through Friday performances will begin at 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 10 a.m. There will also be a Thursday 10 a.m. performance.

All nightly shows are $5. Everyone is admitted free to matinee shows.

Vendors will have food, jewelry, clothing, tack, furniture and other merchandise for sale.

The arena provides a covered warm-up area, 440 permanent stalls, a covered area for temporary stalls and full service RV sites.

Each year the JD Massey Horse Show Inc., a non-profit organization raises funds to benefit local charity. This year's event will benefit the Clemson-Calhoun Rotary charities. Rotary works with and financially supports various community service organizations such as Helping Hands, Clemson Community Care, and Boy and Girl Scouts.

For more information, contact Ray Cloninger at (704) 483-5000, Charles Williams at (864) 646-2717 or Dan Shirley at (864) 963-8890.

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