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March 2017
Carolina Marsh Tacky ( Continued From Previous Page )
Ravenel rode their Tackies to Kiawah to tend the family cattle . Beloved local historian Betty Stringfellow remembers when the reliable , tireless Marsh Tackys roamed the island . In fact , she owned at least one herself . Kiawah pioneers will remember when wild horses roamed here . It ’ s likely they were Marsh Tackies .
Enter the Carolina Marsh Tacky Association Once roaming freely by the hundreds through the South Carolina Sea Islands and Lowcountry , their numbers neared extinction as tractors , trucks and development took the place of horsepower . Just a few years ago , there were but a hundred . In 2007 , The Carolina Marsh Tacky Association ( CMTA ) was formed with the sole purpose of preserving and promoting this resilient breed . Today , thanks to their tireless efforts , there are now nearly 400 Marsh Tackies in the state . Still , more must be done to save this remarkable and historical breed . Learn more about these animals and how you can help at marshtacky . info .
The Kiawah Cup Island Beach Race not only supports the efforts of the Kiawah Cares Foundation , but is also a showcase for Marsh Tackies and the CMTA . Limited tickets remain for the March 25 event . Four different ticket options allow you to tailor your entertainment experience . Get yours today to witness these majestic animals in action !
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To purchase tickets , or for other information including details on sponsorship and volunteer opportunities , visit kiawahcup . org . Are you on Facebook ? Be sure to “ Like ” the Kiawah Cup ( facebook . com / kiawahcup ) for updates as the race draws near !
Source Credits : Carolina Marsh Tacky Association ; Carolina Equestrian Photo Credit : Jackie McFadden Photography
Release Your Inner Tacky with the Tacky Hat Competition !
Want to celebrate the Marsh Tacky during the Kiawah Cup ? Take the Tacky out of your heart and put it on your hat with the Tacky Hat competition !
Attendees will pick the winners with applause and ribbons will be given to the first , second and third place winners . Wear a tacky hat yourself or support your favorite at the race !
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