Horse Riding

Horseback riding, or equestrianism, generally refers today to the skill of riding horses for competitive sporting or recreational purposes, e.g. dressage, show jumping, fox hunting, trail riding.

When you visit Summerton and the surrounding area, you will find many opportunities to participate in a variety of equestrian activities. For example, check out the following sites:

• Alcolu Equestrian Center

• Cypress Forks Stables

• K D Cutting Horses

• Keller Stables LLC

• Linda Lou Stables

• Manchester State Forest - Equine Trails

• Palmetto Trail - Horse Riding Trails

• Stan Tindal Stables

• Starnes Quarter Horses

The University of South Carolina upset Georgia in 2014-15 to win the National Collegiate Equestrian Association's National Championship. It marked the Gamecocks' third national title in the program's history. They previously won the National Championship s in 2005 and 2007.

Selected Information Sources

• American Horse Council

• Back Country Horsemen of America

• South Carolina Great Outdoors

• South Carolina Horsemen's Council

• South Carolina State Parks - Equestrian Camping

• Team USA Equestrian - YouTube Videos

• University of South Carolina Equestrian Team

• US Equestrian Federation

* Try out some of these Top Equestrian Smartphone Apps and check out these major SC Equestrian Events.

** Also, see YouTube video of Elloree Trials: Annual Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Races