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Hooves, Paws and Claws Benefit for Aiken Equine Rescue Event | Aiken Bella Magazine

Hooves, Paws and Claws Benefit for Aiken Equine Rescue Event

Hooves, Paws and Claws Benefit for Aiken Equine Rescue Event to Feature BBQ Cookoff, live auction, and music If asked to name the most admired nonprofits in our community, many people would put Aiken Equine Rescue (AER) on or near the top of their list. Don’t miss a great opportunity to support them in their endeavors at their first Hooves, Paws and Claws event to be held March 8 from 1 to 8 pm. Partnering in the event is Mollie’s Militia, which rescues dogs and cats from shelters that need a little special care before moving on to their forever homes. Held on the picturesque Aiken Equine Rescue property at

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Bacon! Bacon! Bacon! | Aiken Bella Magazine

Bacon! Bacon! Bacon!

Who doesn’t like BACON? The aroma, the taste, the crunch, especially when followed by an ice cold craft beer. Well, the third annual Aiken’s Bacon and Brews Festival! The Aiken Kiwanis Club organizes this event, scheduled on Newberry Street in downtown Aiken for all you bacon and beer lovers, your palates will be satiated on March 14 during from 5 – 10 pm. It is the major fundraiser for Kiwanis children’s programs in our area. This year, seven food vendors will have mouthwatering offerings such as: Bacon Crumbled Roasted Corn, Bacon Mac and Cheese Dogs Bacon Shrimp Po’Boys, Bacon Deviled Eggs, Bacon Pretzels and Nachos Maple Bacon Sundaes, Bacon and

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Horsin’ Around in Aiken | A Spectator’s Primer to Equestrian Sports | Aiken Bella Magazine

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

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