The 2019-2020 Cultural Series
The Four Tops
October 22, 2019
The Etherredge Center
Photography by Daniela Negrete,
Photo courtesy of the Etherredge Center
Horsin’ Around in Aiken | A Spectator’s Primer to Equestrian Sports
So you live in or near Aiken, one of the “horsiest” towns in America, but you don’t ride and may not have any desire to do so. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying the great entertainment available year-round at many local facilities. Equestrian sports feature top athletes, both horses and their human partners, the relationship between the two being crucial to success. To enjoy equestrian competition, it is helpful to know a bit about the various types, often referred to as disciplines. For example, when two riders first meet, their initial question would most likely be, “What is your discipline?” An expected response would be, “I ride dressage,” or
