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Equestrian Units Announced for 2015 Rose Parade

Published in the Pasadena Independent

Pasadena Tournament of Roses® President Richard L. Chinen has announced the 18 outstanding equestrian units that will ride in the 126th Rose Parade, themed “Inspiring Stories.”

Photo by Terry Miller. - Beacon Media News

Photo by Terry Miller. – Beacon Media News

The 18 groups selected are (listed alphabetically by group):

  • 1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment, Marshal: SSG Michael Hatfield
  • Budweiser Clydesdales, Marshal: Sue Marler
  • Hawaii Pa’u Riders, Marshal: Leiala Cook
  • Hermanos Bañuelos Charro Team, Marshal: Ramon Bañuelos
  • Los Angeles County Fire Department, Marshal: Carmen Mackey
  • The Martinez Family, Marshal: Benny Martinez
  • Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Marshal: Jaci Hernandez
  • The New Buffalo Soldiers, Marshal: C.F. Brown
  • The Norco Cowgirls Rodeo Drill Team, Marshal: Mychon Brown
  • Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, Marshal: Dennis Rickard
  • Prime Time Express Mounted Drill Team, Marshal: Celeste Coffee
  • Scripps Miramar Saddlebreds, Marshal: Michele Macfarlane
  • Spirit of the West Riders, Marshal: Phil Spangenberger
  • United States Forest Service Pack String, Marshal: Jim Wilkins
  • United States Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, Marshal: Sgt Edgar Torrealba
  • Valley Hunt Club, Marshal: James Keatley
  • Victorian Roses Ladies Riding Society, Marshal: Jamie Gassert
  • Wells Fargo, Marshal: Doug Murphey

Equestrian units are selected to showcase a variety of breeds as well as impressive and unique tack and costumes. All riders must have previous parade riding experience. In addition to riding in the 5-1/2 mile long Rose Parade on New Year’s Day, equestrian units will participate in Equestfest, which will take place December 29, 2014, at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. During Equestfest, groups perform trick riding, drills, dancing and roping skills, and attendees can walk through the stables and speak with the riders.

Source Beacon Media News