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Recreation in Kershaw County: Fishing, Camping, Golf and Sports

Unless you prefer simply relaxing and listening to the sounds of nature – and there’s nothing wrong with that in this neck of the woods – then there’s no excuse for sitting still in Kershaw County. There’s a lot to do here, from horseback riding, fishing and golfing to team athletics and shooting sports. Parks and Rec The Kershaw County Recreation Department alone offers superior facilities and programs, including 34 tennis courts, 31 baseball fields, nine soccer... Read More »
Janice Coley at the Camden Hunt Horse Show in Kershaw County, SC

Equestrians Thrive in Kershaw County

Fox hunting brought Janice Coley to Kershaw County, but it was the enthusiasm of the community that made her want to stay. As publisher of The Camden Equestrian, board member of the South Carolina Equine Promotion Foundation and Secretary for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation South Carolina Committee, Coley is immersed in a network of horse enthusiasts. Yet just five years ago Coley was a resident of Charlotte, leading the fast-paced life of a successful... Read More »

Fun Things To Do in Kershaw County

Kershaw County draws its fun from history and horseback riding. 1. Catch the action at the Carolina Cup or Colonial Cup, Kershaw County's famed steeplechase events. 2. Drop a line at Lake Wateree, a prime spot for fishing and boating. 3. Swing by South Carolina Equine Park's 40 acres of land designed for all kinds of horse competitions and spectator sports. 4. Brush up on your history with a walking or carriage tour through Camden Historic District, comprised of more than 60 preserved... Read More »
Carolina Cup at Springdale Race Course in Camden, SC

Kershaw County's Centuries-old Horse Industry is Moving at a Full Gallop

Horsing around takes on a whole new meaning in Kershaw County. Long recognized as one of the nation’s most elite equestrian communities, Camden, S.C. boasts a thriving equine industry built on more than 200 years of American tradition. Each year, more than 50,000 cheering spectators turn out for the Carolina Cup series at Camden’s historic Springdale Race Course. Established in 1930, the springtime Carolina Cup, together with November’s Colonial Cup, comprise the premier... Read More »

Camden Stable, Conditioning Center Helps Horses Thrive

With a world-class equestrian reputation at stake, it’s no surprise that Camden and Kershaw County also offer the best equine care. High-end stables abound in the area, and horses have access to the latest in injury rehabilitation, post-surgical care and accelerated conditioning services at the Equine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Center at Roger Young Stables. State-of-the-art therapy equipment includes an AquaPacer Underwater Treadmill as well as acupuncture, chiropractic and shockwave... Read More »