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| Trail riders arrive with horses in tow |
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| EBR youth riders, Smith, left, and Houston hang out to join parade |
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| Debra Lee, SU Posse from Baton Rouge ready for parade to kick off |
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| Monroe signals parade launch |
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| Covered wagons on parade route |
Baton Rouge, LA - The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center hosted the 45th Annual Horse Show and Trail Ride, April 11-13, 2014 at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena in Baker. This year, approximately 200 riders traveled with horse in tow from Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Texas and New Mexico to join Louisianans in Baton Rouge for the event. The horse parade, including riders ranging in age from 5-80 years old, different horse riding associations, and six covered wagons, galloped around the Baker area for two hours. First and second place winners were selected by judges at the completion of the event.
Local entertainers, Leon Chavis and Tyree Neal performed at the event. Each
year, the Southern University Posse Horse Rider Association helps host the
event. Apart from riding associations, privately trained youth and adults also
participate in the ride. One of the participants, 18-year old Dale Houston from
Career Academy, said this is his second year on the ride and he loves it. While
waiting under a shade tree for the ride to kickoff, Houston hung out with
friend, 15-year old Daquan Smith from Glenn Oaks High School who said he’s been
riding since age 10 and plans to keep riding because it is fun.
Debra Lee, a member of the Southern University Posse Horse Riders Association
was proud to announce that she has been enjoying this event for the past four
years. “I hope to be here next year;
this is our trail ride, the Southern University Posse helps host the Show,” Lee
said.
For further detail, please contact Christie Monroe at 225-771-4350 or
via email: christie_monroe@suagcenter.com
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Contact:
Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714
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