Show Information
We are pleased to welcome you to compete in this year’s Aiken Horse Show in the Hitchcock Woods and invite you to take part in one of Aiken’s most historic events.
Due to the extremely fragile footing, schooling will not be allowed in the ring. Hand-walking will be allowed Friday and Sunday morning from 8:00 – 9:00 am and for 20 minutes on Saturday between the Costume Class and the Junior/Pony Warm Up Stakes. Schooling fences will be provided in the designated schooling area. The Show Directors reserve the right to cancel classes due to poor weather.
The Hitchcock Woods Foundation and the Show Directors will not be responsible for any accident that may occur to any animal, person, or property, and the exhibitor shall hold the Hitchcock Woods Foundation and the Show Directors harmless and indemnify them against any legal proceedings arising from any such accident.
Under South Carolina law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for any injury to or the death of a participant in an equine activity resulting from an inherent risk of equine activity pursuant to Article 7, Chapter 9 of Title 47, Code of South Carolina.
If you have never shown in the Aiken Horse Show in the Hitchcock Woods and would like help with logistics, course expectation, etc., as well as tips to make your experience more enjoyable for you and your horse, please call Mrs. Jenne Stoker at 803.270.7331.
Trailer and van parking will be at the Stable on the Woods parking lot, located at 2200 Dibble Road, and will not be allowed at the South Boundary entrance to the Woods. Anyone on horseback entering the Woods from the east side should use the Coker Spring entrance. Water will be provided at the ring for your horse. Bring your own bucket.
Concessions will be provided by the Dinner Bell.
Any donations made by exhibitors will be acknowledged with an IRS tax letter from the Foundation office.
Click here to read the Rules and Regulations.
Class Fees:
Welcome Stakes - $40.00
Hunter Divisions - $60.00
Single Class - $25.00
Junior Foxhunter Division - $100.00
Foxhunter Division - $120.00 (including pairs and teams)
Aiken Horse Show Classics - No Fee
Entry Deadline - April 1st - Late Fee $10.00 per horse
Area Hotels:
The Willcox Inn - www.thewillcox.com – 803.648.1898
Hotel Aiken – 803.648.4265
Annie’s Inn – 803.649.6836
Holiday Inn Express – 803.648.0999
The Carriage House Inn – 803.644.5888
Town & Country Inn - www.towncountrybb.com – 803.642.0270
Lookaway and Rosemary Halls - www.lookawayrosemaryhalls.com – 803.278.6222