Parking

I didn't even think about where the horse trailers would have to park in Pasadena for the Rose Parade. 

 With over 200 horses coming in for the parade they had to unload somewhere.

Our bus went over an overpass and there they were.  Who would have guessed that they would close down three lanes of the freeway.

Round Pen

We were able to buy some panels at an auction a couple of months ago. 

 My plan was to place them across the arena to make it easier to work Otoelene.

 I decided that that was still going to be too large to work her in properly.  So, I made them into just a 40 foot round pen.

 I worked her for the first time in it today.

 She did great.  She might be just a little lazy.  I have to keep after her to keep her from breaking.  She never once whinnied for the other horses and I was able to keep one end door open to help with the light.  We just got an estimate for water and electricity to the barn and it is as much as the entire plumbing and electrical, including all fixtures, for when we built our house 10 years ago.  I keep wanting to say, "It's just a barn!"

Anyway, so far so good with using the barn.  It was windy today but I didn't even notice it in there.  Very nice.

Rose Parade part 2

A few of my better float pictures. 

Rose Parade

Got back from California at 1:15 am Wednesday morning then to work by 8:00 am.  So, I'm just now able to say a little about the trip.  The parade was fabulous!  Our seats were great.   I'll share the horse entries first. 

 This was a mini drill team.  I was hoping for a demonstration but they just passed by in formation.

 The Medieval Times Tournament riders had spectacular costumes.

 The Spirit of the West Riders looked very authentic,

 as did the Calizona Appaloosa Horse Club.

 I imagine that if the Hermanos Banuelos Charro Team twirled their rope for 5 miles they were probably a little tired by the end.

 The Cowgirls Historical foundation sported vintage western wear of the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans era.

 The All American Chicks had 2 riders standing up for the whole time they were in sight.

 Then came the 100 palominos in honor of Roy Roger's 100th Birthday.

 The sight was truly spectacular. (even if one had to dismount because of a kicking fit)

I'll share some of the floats tomorrow.

Rose Parade

V, E and I are off the the Rose Parade for a week.  J will be holding down the farm but I'm sure not posting anything.  Hope to have some good pictures when we get back.

Merry Christmas

Have a Very Bunny Christmas

Hope you are on the nice list.  Santa's on his way.

C just gave Bunny a new suit for Christmas.