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Tryon, NC

For those who fancy horses along with mountains, the Polk County town of Tryon North Carolina is a two-for-one and especially in August.  The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center, or FENCE, will hold their Progressive Show Jumping event from August 6 to 8.  "Amazing style and grace in both horses and riders will have you mesmerized as you watch this Olympic sport." Later in the month, from August 20 to 22,  Harmon Field, a local public park, will feature an annual horse show. The Rogers Park Summer Tracks Concert Series will continue through the month.  Free concerts will be held on August 6 ...

Tryon, NC
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