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Wednesday, 27 June 2012 13:05

Horse exhibition to benefit Panthertown

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The Bald Rock Horse Exhibition will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30 in Sapphire to benefit the Friends of Panthertown, a non-profit that works to preserve, protect and promote the unique national forest recreational area of Panthertown.

The horse exhibition will start at noon with more than 12 breeds included. While waiting for the exhibition to begin, attendees can visit with miniature horses and a special Gypsy Vanner horse, listen to bluegrass and gospel by the Rye Holler Boys, watch horses being informally ridden in the arena, bid on silent auction items and visit various exhibitor booths.

Held at the Bald Rock/The Divide communities at the very top of Trays Island Road.

$10 donation per vehicle to help maintain trails in the Panthertown Valley. Lunch available for $5 with bake sale cookies for dessert for $1. 828.269.4453.

 

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