EQUESTRIAN
Come be a part of Aiken’s huge equestrian community by learning the ins and outs of local events and the history surrounding such rich culture. If interested, register by selecting on the club name of choice or selecting "View All" below. Please make sure to complete your registration(s) by selecting the cart on the upper right hand corner and checking out.
PREMIUM
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Date: Saturday, November 4
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Time: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
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Description: Celebrate the tradition and horsemanship skills of the Old West through the thrilling world of reining, roping and the Mustang Makeover Challenge! This LIVE demonstration will be the ultimate All-American Cowboy Experience.
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Price: TBD
GENERAL
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Lead: Billy Benton
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Program: Thursday. October 26
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Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
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Description: This introductory equine talk will answer a very important question: Why does every equestrian discipline train in Aiken? Billy Benton, equine expert, will briefly introduce the history, the disciplines and answer why!
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Price: $8.00
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Lead: Billy Benton
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Program: Thursday, November 2 Program
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Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
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Park & Ride: TBD
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Description: Polo first arrived in Aiken in 1882, just six years after the game was introduced to this side of the Atlantic. Over the next few years, the sport became an integral part of Winter Colony society, attracting many of the best players in the country and the world. Learn the history of the sport, the rules, how to watch, what to expect and what to bring to maximize the enjoyment of "The Sport of Kings".
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Price: $8.00, Park & Ride sold separately
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Lead: Billy Benton
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Program: Thursday, November 9
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Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
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Park & Ride: Saturday, November 18
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Description: Aiken is fortunate to host the National Steeplechase Association's final race of the season. The Aiken Fall Steeplechase Championship will determine the top trainer, jockey, and horse of the year. Learn about the history of Steeplechase, the role of Thomas Hitchcock Sr., the father of the American version of the sport, and what to expect on race day.
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Price: $8.00, Park & Ride sold separately
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Lead: Billy Benton
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Program: Thursday, November 16
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Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
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Description: Every Thanksgiving “The Blessing of the Hounds” takes place, bringing locals, descendants of the winter colonists, and holiday visitors together in Aiken. Originating near Brussels, Belgium by the first bishop of Liege, hunters have celebrated this ceremony annually. Learn more about this century-old tradition, and experience it first-hand before seeing the hunters off Thanksgiving morning!
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Price: $8.00