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Baton Rouge, LA - The Southern
University Agricultural Research and Extension Center will host its 44th
Annual Horse Show and Trail Ride, April 11-13 at the Maurice A. Edmond
Livestock Arena in Baker, Hwy. 61 N. Trail riders from as far away as Texas,
Mississippi, and North Louisiana will gather in Baton Rouge for the event. Gates
open at noon on April 11, 2014 for arrival of riders. Leon
Chavis and the Zydeco Flames will perform at 7:00 pm.
The event will kick into full gear on Saturday, April 12 at 7:00 am
with the Stick Rodeo starting at
10:00 am, followed by the Trail Ride from the Arena promptly
at noon and returning at 3:00 pm.
Activities beginning at 4:00-6:00 pm will include Youth & Open Barrels; Buddy
Pickup; Coke Run, and Ropen.
Local entertainer Tyree Neil will perform at 7:00 pm. Event flyer is available in PDF format here https://db.tt/MWCgHyom
The horse parade with participating riders of all ages will gallop
around the Baker area with different horse riding associations. From the parade participants, the first and
second place winners will be selected by judges to receive various prizes. The
show concludes on Sunday with Cowboy
Church and Continental Breakfast.
This family-friendly event is open to the public. There will be a $20
gate fee for the weekend, or $10 for Friday, and $15 for Saturday only. No
dirt bikes or 4-wheelers will be allowed on the Show grounds.
Open containers or
double-riding are Not Allowed on rides. Youth
riders must be accompanied by adults. There will be no horde riding on the
grounds. These rules will be strictly enforced.
For further detail, please contact Christie Monroe at 225-771-4350 or
via email: christie_monroe@suagcenter.com;
Skeeter Davis at 225-235-5568; Evelyn Jackson at 225-603-2787.
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Contact:
Bridget
Udoh
(225)
771-5714
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