In The NewsWorld Games 2010 Foundation Unveils Equine Village Participants The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and the Kentucky Horse Park today announced the first participants of the Equine Village, an exhibit area showcasing the equine industry through education, demonstrations and entertainment. The year was 1994 when Sara Curtis began phoning her best friends, sisters, and cousins - all of whom shared a love of horses - and set in motion her dream of forming a team of cowgirls who would perform on horseback at rodeos, horse shows and exhibitions... All riders hold full-time jobs in addition to traveling to performances up and down the state many weekends. They consider their roles on the team as a combination of play and hard work, made easier with the support of husbands and family... River Valley Times
— July 9, 2003
"Residents earn top honors at equestrian drill team competition." The California Cowgirls, an equestrian drill team established in 1994... recently realized a dream long shared by all 15 members after riding off with top honors (Overall High Point Champions) ...at the Western States Drill Team Competition held in Reno, NV on Friday June 20th, 2003... Showcasing the Sport of Equestrian Drill Teams Check Out Drill Fever Website "Cowgirls synchronized passion for sport." ... Riders compete in synchronized routines, similar to Olympic swimmers, with the only difference being that rodeo drill members perform on horses. At full speed, competitors are judged on lines, angles of lines, collisions, time, horsemanship, and difficulty... "Cowgirls cut a fine figure on horseback." In a blur of red white and blue, 16 horsewomen carrying American flags will ride into the Cavalcade Arena the first six nights of the California State Fair. The mixture of flags and fanfare is the signature of the California Cowgirls Drill Team, a championship group based in Wilton... |
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