-Photo by Terry Miller
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.”
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.
