State Horse Show

State Horse Show
Perry, GA
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Aug. 19-21, 2011

Over 200 Special Olympics athletes, 25 Unified Partners, and 90 coaches from around the state head to Perry at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. The competition features riders in dressage, showmanship, walking trail, and English and Western style riding. A unique and exciting event!

Congratulations to all of our State Horse Show competitors!

Click here for Horse Show paperwork and other resources.

View the event Press Release

Schedule

Thursday:
4:00 PM Barn check-in. (must be pre-registered for Thursday arrival)

Friday:
9:00 AM Barn Check in
11:00 AM—2:30 PM Western Riding (Reaves A) and Dressage (Covered Arena)
12:00 AM – 5:30 PM Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Showmanship will begin in Area B
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Hotel Registration (at Reaves)
6:30 PM Athletes to Reaves Arena for Opening
7:30 PM Opening Ceremony
8:45 PM Mandatory Coaches Meeting immediately after Opening
11:00 PM Lights Out – Curfew

Saturday:
8:00 AM Horsemanship/Equitation (Reaves Arena, A and B)
8:00 AM Adaptive Showmanship
11:00 Am – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Unified Drill Team
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Dinner on your own
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM Dance – “Superheros!” (Reaves Arena)
11:00 PM Lights out – Curfew

Sunday:
8:00 AM Trail competition (Reaves Arena) *athletes will be allowed to walk to trail prior to their class*

Presenting Sponsor:

Official Sponsor

For more information on the State Horse Show you may contact the Horse Show Games Director Daniel Lockart at Daniel.Lockart@specialolympicsga.org or 770-414-9390, ext. 112

If you are interested in volunteering for the State Horse Show you may contact Leslie Anderson at 770-414-9390 ext. 120 or leslie.anderson@specialolympicsga.org

For sponsorship information, contact Celestine Patton at
770-414-9390, ext 121
Celestine.Patton@specialolympicsga.org