UPHA CHAPTER 8/17 PRO-AM HORSE SHOW OF GEORGIA
The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter is a state-owned, multipurpose 1,100+ acre rental complex open year-round. It is specially designed for meetings, conferences, livestock and horse shows, fairs, concerts, rodeos, RV rallies, trade shows, and sporting events . . . a center for diverse activities located in Perry.
The grounds and buildings are dedicated to Georgia’s youth to show, learn, and compete; to those in agriculture and agribusiness to exhibit, show, and sell; to the state-sponsored Georgia National Fair; and to diverse events and activities which are entertaining, cultural, and educational in nature.
Phone: (478) 987-3247
Contact: Kelly Owen
Email: kowen@gnfa.com
Purdue Arena
Reeves Arena is the premiere venue in Middle Georgia for Horse Shows.
Features:
- Climate-controlled atmosphere
- 2 Show offices (362 square feet)
- Restrooms
- Paging system
- Vendor spaces with electrical outlets
- 9 Roll-up doors for loading and unloading
- Wireless internet
- Connected to Practice Ring #2 and Horse Barn #2 by covered walkways
Capacities:
- 59,824 building square feet
- 250′ x 125′ show pen with dirt floor on top of clay base
- 486 Stadium Seats
- 12,281 square foot flat open concourse
- 53 10' x 10' vendor booth spots
- 20,272 square foot attached canopy
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Horse Barn #2
Horse Barn #2 is the newest permanent horse housing facility at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. This recently built barn houses 480 horses in 10′x10′ box stalls with concrete floors.
Features:
- Stalls of hot-dipped, galvanized metal and #1 Georgia pine
- 2 indoor wash racks
- Restrooms with showers and hot water
- Adjacent to RV park
- Easy access to water in barn
- 2 covered farrier stations
- Concrete floors
- Large ceiling fans for improved air circulation
Capacities:
- 103,000 square feet
- 480 stalls (10′ x 10′)
Covered Horse Arena
Connected by covered walkway to Reaves Arena and Horse Barn #1, the Covered Horse Arena is a stand-alone show-ring or can be utilized as a warm up arena for events held in Reaves Arena. The brick, two-story announcer’s stand is equipped with air conditioning and sound system. On both sides of the arena, there are covered bleachers for patron seating. Large fans in the arena help with air circulation during the summer months.
Features
- Dirt 250′x125′ arena
- Rest rooms
- Climate-controlled announcer stand
- Paging system
- Adjacent restaurant
- Wireless internet
- LED display board
Capacities
- 49,450 square feet
- 1,000 capacity bleacher seating