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2012 Expo Report

We just completed a great Expo Saturday, May 5. Unlike some of our previous Feb. dates, it was a beautiful sunshiny day. The beautiful weather and other competing events dampened our crowd somewhat, but we still had several hundred participants to enjoy the festivities.

The clinicians (Richard Shrake, Brock Griffith, Leisha Griffith, Lellie Ward, Trisha Dingle) put on great exhibitions on various aspects of horse training. Dr. Rebecca Giminez gave an excellent presentation on emergency large animal rescue. We had Dr. Keith Stafford speak on Performance Horse Therapies, Dr. Dee Welchel speak on Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy, and Dr. Kate Echeverria speak on Cushing’s Disease. These presentations were very informative and received high marks for the presentation and information shared.

Mike Stine, Farrier, gave a presentation on Equine Dynamics, Shelby Friml gave a demonstration on proper saddle fitting, and Willie Locklear, Farrier, gave a demo on Glue that Shoe. These were very interesting an informative for all horse people.

In addition to the clinics, seminars, and demonstrations, there were numerous vendors of all types occupying Vendor Village. Our own Betty Rankin coordinated another successful auction and tack sale that raised money for some of our activities such as the youth scholarship fund, youth activities (such as 4H and FFA), and the horse welfare fund.

The Parade of Breeds was, as always, the highlight of the day with various breeds being showcased and their specialties being demonstrated by their riders and handlers. All were beautiful and performed to the crowd’s delight.

BB Weavil, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, SC, was recognized as the SC Horseperson of the Year. President Terry Boger presented the award to her, citing BB’s many contributions to the SC Horsemen’s Council, the Horse Welfare Program, and the overall equine industry. BB was very appreciative of her award and praised her Horse Welfare Committee for all the work that they did. To learn more about this dynamic program, go to www.schorsecouncil.org.

The Annual SCHC Meeting was held. The minutes were approved. The financial health of the organization was reported on as very solid. Outgoing Board members Jim Edwards, Mary Quarles, Kaye Watkins, and Cecil Watkins were recognized for their service. Terry Boger, outgoing President, was presented a plaque and gift in appreciation of her service. The Election of Directors and Officers was conducted, resulting in Bill Steele becoming the new President and adding six new Directors: Lellie Ward of Aiken, Jeanie Sabbagha of Cassatt, Merry Roberson of Fountain Inn, Wanda Wood of Symrna, Pam Mulvaney of Indian Land and Julia Fisher of Hartsville.

We appreciate the members who renewed their membership and all of those who joined our organization for the first time. We appreciate all of the spectators and participants. We owe a special thanks to General Chairman Kaye Watkins and a host of Board members and volunteers who worked many hours to make the Expo happen.

2012 Expo Program Sat. May 5

Richard Shrake Clinic May 6-7, 2012

Suspected Equine Herpes Cases Reported in Tennessee

SC Horse Disaster Plan

SCHC State Fair Scholarship 2011

Equine Herpes Virus Awareness Update 05/20/11

Alabama Storms Impact Pets – Assistance Requested

Stallions to Geldings – Younges Island, SC

Lufkin Show Attendees may have been Exposed to Rabies -

http://www.ktre.com/Global/story.asp?S=14412311

Coggins & Vacination Clinic in Ravenel, SC

Nocardioform Abortions Hit Kentucky

Rabid Donkey in Decatur, Ga

http://www.thepostsearchlight.com/2011/01/12/donkey-bite-prompts-rabies-warning/

Rabies-infected horse spurs warning

EIA Detected in Missouri

State Veterinarian

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SC Horsemen’s Council Annual Expo and Business Meeting

Held Feb.5, 2011 at SC Equine Park in Camden, SC

Another great equine event was held at the SC Equine Park in Camden, SC on Saturday, February 5, 2011 . The rain did not deter the true horse people from coming out. It did rain all day Friday as the members of the SCHC Board of Directors and volunteers braved 40 degree weather in their rainsuits to set up tents and displays.

For full report on 2011 Expo, click on this link: SC Horsemen’s Council Annual Expo and Business Meeting.

Work will begin right away for the 2012 Expo. For information on participating in the 2012 event, contact Kaye Watkins at 843-339-2903 or 843-858-1912 or schorsecouncil1@aol.com.

2011 Expo Clinicians

2011 SCHC Expo Flyer

Expo Events Schedule

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Stallions to Gelding Clinics – South Carolina

12 Stallions Gelded at State’s First Free Clinic

Second Stallions to Geldings Clinic

Feb 20, 2011 was the second gelding clinic the SCHC helped sponsor with Dream Equine; SCHC member Dr. Rebecca Reid-Taylor, DVM; and SCHC farm member Beth Gaston of Gaston Road Equestrian Center in Richburg. Dr. Reid-Taylor gelded 11 stallions including a donkey, several minis, horses, colts, and even a Chincoteague Pony.