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McGhees' Mile Harness Races provide opportunity to learn about a sport popular up north
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (808+ words) Standardbreds battle for the lead in the stretch during the McGhees' Mile Harness Races in 2024. Standardbreds and their drivers head around the first turn in 2025 during the McGhees" Mile Harness Races. The Cats Sass, background, driven by Mike Simmons, heads…...
Private rodeo show for exceptional needs
1+ mon, 48+ min ago (176+ words) The annual Florence Stampede and Rodeo is back at the Florence Center on February 6-7. In addition to the publicly ticketed event, the Florence Center has partnered with Double Creek Pro Rodeo, Pepsi of Florence, Performance Foods and Raldex Hospitality, to…...
Veteran bull rider returns to Lowcountry
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (886+ words) Renowned bull rider Michael Lane is back in town on Jan. 9 to 10, as he'll be performing in the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour in North Charleston." As the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour heads to North Charleston…...
PBR returning to North Charleston in January
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (344+ words) A bull bucks while its rider tries to stay on during the PBR Velocity Tour, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in North Charleston. The Professional Bull Riders" Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will return to the Lowcountry for its eighth appearance at the North…...
James Island Cowboys keep the spirit of horse riding alive across the Lowcountry
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1340+ words) CHARLESTON " Commuters cruising Folly Road made a double-take when they saw two horses along the roadside on June 3." The pair was Desmond Green and his uncle Dexter Flynn, the James Island Cowboys." During the day, Green works as a welder…...
Moncks Corner rodeo packs the stands with IPRA action
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (828+ words) A saddle bronc rider hangs on as his horse bucks across the arena during the Moncks Corner Professional Rodeo on Oct. 5 at the old fairgrounds. The three-day International Professional Rodeo Association event drew hundreds of spectators from across Berkeley County....
Bull Pen has slim lead in Governor's Cup
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (518+ words) Bull Pen leads the way in the South Carolina Governor's Cup Billfishing Series. With one tournament remaining, Bull Pen has a narrow lead over Claytime for the top spot in in the South Carolina Governor's Cup Billfishing Series. Bull Pen,…...
Rodeo competitors aim to stake a place in South Carolina's already-rich horse culture
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (1535+ words) South Carolina rodeos likely will never be like the ones in Texas, Wyoming and other western states. Though the'close-knit community of barrel racers, team ropers and bull riders are willing to travel the distance to compete.' Rodeo life requires time,…...
Lowcountry to host first heavy equipment rodeo to benefit autism foundation
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (302+ words) The Lowcountry's first Heavy Equipment Rodeo and Touch a Truck event is set to take place Saturday, April 5, at the Ladson Fairgrounds. The event will run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with the rodeo competition beginning at 2 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Lowcountry Autism…...