Lifelong Training Triumph: John Gaver's Horse Racing Legacy
John Milton Gaver rose from boyhood horse enthusiast to celebrated trainer. He reined Kentucky Derby winner Shut Out at Aiken, led Greentree stables to major races, and earned Hall of Fame status. His life blends tenacious work, key mentors, and a lasting impact on thoroughbred racing.
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John Gaver Aiken trainer who rose to Greentree stardom
John Milton Gaver, a Princeton graduate and longtime Greentree trainer based in Aiken, steered major horses like Capot and Tom Fool to Horse of the Year honors. Known for his taciturn style and statistical mind, he led Whitney Stable to top earnings and built a racing legacy while also cultivating camellias in his Aiken greenhouse.
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Quilt Show Combines Art History at Aiken Museum
The second annual Aiken County Quilt Show opens Thursday at the Aiken County Historical Museum on Chesterfield Street. Sponsored by the Aiken County Arts Council and the museum, the exhibit runs seven days a week through March 24 with hours 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 pm on Sundays. Activities align with Women’s History Week March 7–13 and feature quilting demonstrations by St. John’s United Methodist Church. Appointments for viewing can be made with Joyce Ross. No photography is allowed. The display includes over 100 antique and contemporary quilts owned or made by local residents.
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