Special Olympics Georgia State Horse Show in Perry Aug. 19-21

Special Olympics Georgia State Horse Show in Perry Aug. 19-21

Atlanta Aug 12 – Nearly 300 athletes will participate in the most unique state competition Aug. 19-21: The State Horse Show in Perry.
Athletes will compete to be the top equestrian in showmanship, dressage, English and western riding, and riding trails at Georgia National Fairgrounds  &  Agricenter in Perry.

The games are free and open to the public. Competition and awards continue throughout the weekend. Opening Ceremony will be held Friday at 7:30 at Reaves Arena with the theme “Super Heroes.” The presenting sponsor of the 2011 State Horse Show is The Boeing Company. All events are free and open to the public.
 
If you would like to be a volunteer, contact Leslie.Anderson@SpecialOlympicsGA.org or if you would like to be a sponsor, contact Celestine.Patton@SpecialOlympicsGA.org. For more information about the games and for a schedule, visit www.specialolympicsga.org. Come be a fan in the stands.
 
Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA)
SOGA provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for nearly 23,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendships with their families, other Special Olympic athletes and the community. For more information, visit www.SpecialOlympicsGA.org.
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