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South Carolina Equine Promotion Foundation

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• South Carolina Equine Promotion Foundation
• South Carolina Equine Park
• A Complete Equine Facility
• Why South Carolina Needs This Facility
• How Can You Help
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South Carolina Equine Promotion Foundation
A Non-Profit Foundation Promoting the Horse Industry in South Carolina

To accomplish this mission, the foundation’s first project is a proposal for building the South Carolina Equine Park, a world-class, multi-purpose, multi-discipline horse facility.

South Carolina Equine Park

SCEPF has proposed the construction of the South Carolina Equine Park in Kershaw County. Located in the central part of the Palmetto State, the center will be an all-breed, all-discipline facility offering special show rings and opportunities for multiple uses.

We will consult with footing experts, contestants and show producers to ensure that rings are built to exacting standards. We will offer several showing areas with footing in each area created for compatible breeds, instead of trying to adapt the rings for different disciplines each week. This will also allow the park to offer two or three types of events at the same time.

A Complete Equine Facility

Main Indoor Arena (320’ x 400’)

• Permanent Dirt Ring (150’ x 300’)
• Permanent Seating for 2,500
• Announcer Booth • Facility Offices
• Restrooms, Snack Bar
• Vendor Area
• Concourse Area
• Special Lighting and Sound

Covered Warm-Up Arena (200’ x 400’)

• One Large Warm-Up Ring (can be converted to two smaller 160’ x 200’ rings as needed)
• Two Show Offices (one on each end)

18 Barns

• 240’ x 40’ each
• 38 Stalls (12’ x 12’)per barn
• Three Wash Racks in each barn
• Restaurant and Courtyard

Primary Users

• Hunter/Jumper
• Quarter Horses
• Paint Horses
• Dressage
• Other Breed Shows
• Other Events

Covered Cow Ring (360’ x 200’)

• Permanent Dirt Ring (120’ x 300’)
• Cattle Holding Pens
• Cattle Return Chute
• Bleachers
• Restrooms, Snack Bar
• Seating for 1,500

Primary Uses (cow ring)

• Roping
• Cutting
• Working Cow Horse
• Other Cow Events
• Horse and Cattle Sales
• Barrel Racing
• Rodeos and Bull Riding

The facility will occupy approximately 140 acres and when completed will have 684 stalls, 160 RV sites and 14 show or warm-up areas.

Why South Carolina Needs This Facility

According to the American Horse Council’s 2004 study there are over 9.2 million horses in the US, with a $39 billion direct economic impact on the US economy.

According to the South Carolina Equine Census, approximately 84,300 equines reside in the state of South Carolina, with a value of $332 million.

Approximately 1,529,900 horses are estimated to reside in six neighboring states.

States throughout the US have recognized the economic benefits of providing venues for equine shows and events.

North Carolina has three state-owned facilities, Georgia has three, and South Carolina has one.

South Carolina’s state-owned facility is in the northwestern part of the state at Clemson.

There is a tremendous need for an equine facility in the central part of the state. We are missing out on a huge industry and a chance for economic growth in Kershaw County and surrounding areas.

Kershaw County, with its long-standing reputation as an equine community, has the highest number of horses per capita in central South Carolina. For the past 125 years, Kershaw County has been a known equestrian destination. Furthermore, Kershaw County has an existing equine economic cluster with a skilled work force already in place.

Kershaw County is located in the central part of the state; several interstate highways crisscross the region. This central location is very advantageous, as the flow of dollars will tend to circulate within South Carolina.

The primary objective of the proposed new equine park is to further enhance South Carolina’s tourism appeal and generate economic and fiscal impact.

Visit these links for more information about the equine industry in South Carolina:

• South Carolina Quarter Horse Association
• South Carolina Horsemen’s Council
• South Carolina Hunter Jumper Association
• Palmetto Paint Horse Club

How Can You Help

Help us make the South Carolina Equine park a reality! Write your legislator (we’ve made it easy with a sample letter you can download) and sign up to become a Friend of the Foundation or make a pledge.

Please write the following legislators to let them know you support the South Carolina Equine Park:

Make a Donation!!

SCEPF is currently applying for state funding, but we also need to raise funds from the private sector. If you would like to make a pledge, contact one of our officers or directors listed below.

*Click here for Private donations

*Click here for Commercial Sponsorships.

SCEPF Officers and Directors