The Women’s Leadership Council

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

Aiken Center for the Arts. Gallery Opening Reception. December 12, 2019. Photography by Christine McKeel

Holiday Cookie Stroll. December 15. Downtown Aiken. Photography by Christine McKeel

Night of 1,000 Lights. December 12, 2019. Photography by Christine McKeel