Horsemanship Clinic for Darlington County Police Dept. Youth South Carolina Cotton Museum, Bishopville, SC
9:00 A.M. A variety of horse breeds including the Carolina Marsh Tacky will be available. Several youth from the Lee County 4-H Sunset Riders will be presenting.
June 5-6, 2010
North Augusta Living History Park
Under the Crown. Join Baker and Sandy Cochran with their Marsh Tackies Dunlap and GeeChee Girl to learn and experience the history of Augusta and North Augusta. The Living History Park is located at 299 W. Spring Grove Avenue in North Augusta, South Carolina. For more information, go to: http://www.colonialtimes.us/index.html.
May 31, 2010
Lee County Veterans Breakfast, South Carolina Cotton Museum, Bishopville, SC
Janson Cox and his Marsh Tacky, Molly, will be part of the Color Guard during the Memorial Day activities for the Lee County Veterans Breakfast in Bishopville, SC. The breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. at the South Carolina Cotton Museum. Veterans and their families are invited and there is no cost. For more information, call the South Carolina Cotton Museum at 803-484-4497.
May 15, 2010
Historic Brattonsville Living History Days
Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
1444 Brattonsville Rd, McConnells, SC 29726
The Catawba Chapter of the DAR presented Janson Cox's Marsh Tacky, Molly, with a certificate naming her an honorary member of the Catawba Chapter of the DAR.
Molly broke in several first time horse riders including members of Boy Scout Troop 75 from Asheville, NC. Her filly, Mariah, charmed the crowd and won the hearts of several young ladies.
April 24, 2010 CMTA Annual Meeting - Ridgeland, SC
Join us for CMTA's Annual Meeting and Fun with Marsh Tackies!
Time: 10:00 a.m. - until (Annual Business Meeting: 12:00 p.m)
Place: Folly Moon Farm, 1824 Smiths Crossing, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Marsh Tacky owners, bring your horses! Marsh Tacky fans, bring your cameras!
Door prizes! Newly designed t-shirts and koozies for sale!
Members will vote to name the official Marsh Tacky Gait! Renew your membership or become a new CMTA member!
For more information contact:
Mr. D.P. Lowther: 843-726-1274 or Mr. Ed Ravenel: 843-889-2795
March 20, 2010
Marsh Tackies Return to Hobcaw Barony - Marsh Tacky History Day and Trail Ride
22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SC 29440
Marsh Tacky History Day at Hobcaw Barony is an all-day event celebrating the Marsh Tacky. Activities will include a historic presentation about the breed, a trail ride, and a cookout. A van tour will be available for registrants not riding horses.
Hobcaw Barony (www.hobcawbarony.org) is a 17,500-acre wildlife refuge that was the winter residence of Wall Street millionaire and presidential adviser Bernard Baruch. Mr. Bernard Baruch and his daughter, Belle, were fond admirers of Marsh Tackies and rode them almost exclusively while deer and quail hunting.
Registration fee is $30.00 for riders (horse or van) and $10.00 for non-riders. A hotdog lunch with a vegetarian alternative is included.
For additional information about Marsh Tacky History Day and Trail Ride, contact Jimmy Maner at 803-730-0735, jkmaner@hotmail.com.
For directions and more information about Hobcaw Barony and the Belle W. Baruch Foundation, go to www.hobcawbarony.org. Phone number: (843) 546-4623, E-mail address: hobcaw@belle.baruch.sc.edu.
February 28, 2010 Second Annual Gullah Festival Marsh Tacky Beach Races, 1 Coligny Circle, Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Come at 11:00 am and meet the Marsh Tackies. Races will be held from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Horse owners, call Troy Smoak, (843) 562-7774. Gullah Celebration Hotline: 877-650-0676 (toll free)
Horse trailer parking will be in the Smoke House Parking lot (just prior to the traffic circle). Access to the beach is through the Holiday Inn parking lot.
Gullah Celebration Hotline: 877-650-0676 (toll free), 843-689-9314 (local)
February 27, 2010
Lowcountry Heritage Breeds Festival
Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Marsh Tackies will be featured along with live animal displays and educational sessions about heritage breeds from the Southern United States.
February 26, 2010
General Francis Marion Memorial Day, Marion, SC
There will be a wreath laying ceremony Feb. 26 at 9 a.m. at the Gen. Francis Marion statue on Marion Square in Marion, S.C., to honor the American Revolutionary War hero and the deeds of his brigade. The ceremony will recognize Gen. Francis Marion Memorial Day, which is Feb. 27. The Blue Savannah-Swamp Fox Chapter of the SC Daughters of the American Revolution and the Col. Hugh Giles Regiment, Britton's Neck Militia Re-enactors, along with Marion County third and eighth grade students will participate in the ceremony.
David Grant, owner of Carolina Marsh Tacky Outdoors, will participate in this event on Friday, Feb. 26 with his Marsh Tackies.
February 6, 2010
South Carolina Horsemen's Council (SCHC) All Breeds Expo
10:00 am - 5:00 pm, SC Equine Park-Westfall Complex
443 Cleveland School Road, Camden, SC 29020
Marsh Tacky horses will participate in the Parade of Breeds.
Admission: $5.00 (applied to new membership), free for SCHC members and children age 6 and under.
January 19, 2010
College of Charleston Elderhostel
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, St. Joseph's Family Center
1695 Raoul Wallenberg Boulevard, West Ashley
A program about the history and preservation of Marsh Tackies was presented by DP Lowther and Ed Lowndes. Jackie McFadden spoke about the State Heritage Horse bill. Marsh Tacky horses, Rebel, Blueberry and Beauregard were viewed in the grassy area east of the building.
November 20 – 22, 2009
The South Carolina Horsemen's Council's Annual Trail Ride at Lakeview Plantation in Fairfax,SC.
CMTA had about a dozen Marsh Tackies participating in the Trail Ride. Agricultural Commissioner Weathers and his wife rode Marsh Tackies on Saturday.
South Carolina Horsemen’sCouncil: http://www.schorsecouncil.org/
Lakeview Plantation: http://www.lakeviewplantation.com/
November 7, 2009
Veteran’s Day Parade – Lancaster, SC
The Catawba Chapter of the DAR has asked that we attend the Lancaster Veteran's Day Parade and ride our Marsh Tackies in recognition of our Revolutionary and Civil War veterans. CMTA will have a pick-up truck and float in the parade. Baker and Sandy Cochran will be there with their Marsh Tackies.
October 17, 2009
Livestock & Equine Rare Breed Festival Florence, SC
Southern States in Florence will host a Livestock & Equine Rare Breed Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its location on 1600 W. Darlington St.
Jimmy Maner will be representing the Carolina Marsh Tacky Association and David Grant will have several Marsh Tackies on display for Carolina Marsh Tacky Outdoors. Jeannette Beranger of the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy will also be there.
October 17 – 18, 2009
Colonial Times: A Day to Remember -- North Augusta Living History Park
Sandy Cochran and her family will have their Marsh Tackies on display at the event.
September 5– 6, 2009 The Foothills IndianHorse Club’s 8th Annual American Indian Horse Registry /Open HorseShow
Double JArena, 501 Lockaby Road, Pendleton, SC
Several CMTA members have registered to participate in events. We will also have an information booth. For more information go to: http://fihc.net
April 25, 2009
Carolina Fresh Farms Customer Appreciation Day - Rock Hill, SC
David Grant and his Marsh Tacky stud horse, DP stayed all day to greet customers and introduce upstate folks to this wonderful breed.
February 1, 2009
First Annual Marsh Tacky Races - Hilton Head Island, SC, Mitchelsville Beach
The first annual Marsh Tacky Beach Races on Hilton Head Island, part of the Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration, was a huge success! We were expecting a couple hundred spectators and were astounded by the arrival of 3,000 spectators who stood for hours on a cold, windy beach to witness the revival of the annual Marsh Tacky races! Fun was had by all!
Past Events
June 18, 2010
November 20 – 22, 2009