Plans are underway for the First Annual Open Horse Show, Saturday, Sept. 22, at FENCE.  It will be the first time for an Open Horse Show to be held at FENCE, and it will be a fun family oriented event for English and Western riders of all abilities.
The Show is open to youth and adult participants and the various classes include Halter, Showmanship, English, Hunter over Fences, Western, Gaited, Trail, and Sport Classes.
Trophies will be awarded for first place in every one of the 48 classes, with ribbons awarded up to sixth place.  For the barrel races and pole bending classes, there will be a 50/50 payback.
Classes will take place in the covered and outdoor arenas at FENCE with stalls available for rent.
Gates open at 7 a.m. on the day of the show and classes start at 9 a.m. Food will be available for purchase from the Hare and  Hound Restaurant. Spectators are invited to bring a chair and watch the classes at no charge.
Hook up your trailer and bring your favorite mount; horse, mule, pony, and come to the Open Horse Show. For the class lists, show flyer, and sponsorship information, visits the show’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/OpenHorseShowSeptember22.
If you would like to volunteer or would like additional information about the Open Show, contact Sue Z. Truitt, show manager,864-457-2718, suetruitt@manegate.net.
The Open Horse Show is being presented by the Polk County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol and the proceeds will benefit the Polk County Sheriff’s Benevolent Fund — which provides fans, home fuel, food, blankets, and clothing to those in need; and some of the proceeds will help fund the PCMP insurance, equipment and training which serves Polk County and surrounding communities.
– article submitted by Peggy Lyons