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Youth Equitation & Showmanship Clinic - More Info

May 19

9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This clinic will serve to help our youth practice and develop their equine skills. Clinicians will be available for western and gaited riding disciplines as well as showmanship. Participants will receive written feedack for each class entered. The clinic will be open to youth (ages 9-18) from throughout the region. This clinic will also serve as a qualifying clinic for youth participating in 4-H horse projects wishing to show at the Virginia 4-H State Horse Show. An approved helmet must be worn at all times when mounted. Also, Virginia Cooperative Extension and VA 4-H Horse Program policies will be followed. Youth must bring their own horse(s). Due to liability no horses will be supplied for youth to ride.

Trail Ride in the Cove - More Info

May 19

Starting at the Cove Community Center, 1748 Maiden Spring Road, Tazewell, VA.  This trail ride commemorates the 1864 Civil War Battle in the Cove.  General Burbridge marched through the Cove on his way to raid the salt works in Smyth County.  Colonel Giltner obstructed and delayed advances of Burbridge until General John S. Williams with 1000 men arrived to protect the salt works on October 2, 1864. 

The ride will be from 1:00 till 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2012.  Cost is $25 per rider.  Price includes refreshments at the end of the ride. Prizes will be awarded. Proceeds will go toward the Cove Community Center Roof Fund.  The ride will be guided by Cove Community Members.  Additional parking is available at the Cove Church.

REQUIRED: Current Negative Coggins, NO STALLIONS, NO DOGS

Area Wide Flea Market and Cruz-In Car Show - More Info

Jun 1

Pocahontas Lions Club presents the Area Wide Flea Market and Cruz-In Car Show.  There will be a hot dog sale, Lions Club Broom & Mop Sale.  All Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles Welcome for Car Show.  Trophies for Best of Show and People's Choice.  First 50 cars receive a dash plaque. Contact Bob Baker for more information. 

Children’s Fishing Tournament - More Info

Jun 2

A kid’s fishing tournament will be sponsored by the St. Paul Police Department at the Oxbow Lake beginning with registration at 9 am with trophies and prizes presented at 11:30 am. Bring your own fishing pole. Bait will be provided.

Nature Walk and Photography Lesson - More Info

Jun 2

Renowned SWVA photographer, Richard Kretz, will conduct a nature walk on the Sugar Hill Loop Trail beginning at 3 pm. Bring your camera for lessons in nature photography.