R.O.A.R.S. 2008 Christmas Party (in March 2009)
 
Yes, our First Annual Christmas Party was held in March 2009.  That was the first date that we had open where we could actually have the party because we went to Texas in December and got really, really behind on things.  And then there's that annual tax appointment that always takes forever to prepare for!  Anyway, we finally got it planned and had a WONDERFUL Christmas Party with tons of friends who came to enjoy the food and have fun.  The food was awesome - we could have fed the city of Watsonville with what we had here!  Thank you to everyone who came and to all of you for bringing such wonderful side dishes!  Thank you to Rico for preparing the meat (we are so lucky to have such a good cook!) and to Lisa for taking the pictures for us!

The day was planned as a no-ride day because Tammy didn't want to have to get horses out.  So, while we did promote it as a no-ride day, you will see below that the kids had other plans ... and they RODE AND RODE AND RODE. 

Awards:
All students were given an airbrushed t-shirt with a picture of their horse or barrel racer and their name.  They all looked awesome in their new shirts.  It was like we were invaded by the airbrushed shirt club!
 
   
 

Sandy and Mia were given special awards and recognition.  Sandy for giving us Lollipop who we love and adore and who has taught so many kids to ride already and Mia for allowing us to use her pony Clyde in our lesson program.  Clyde and Lolli are definitely ranch favorites and get very spoiled from all the students they have taught to ride and we are all so grateful to have them both in our program.  Thank you Sandy and Mia!
 
   
 

Everyone sat around, ate and got to know each other a little better.  Some of the kids hadn't even met each other so it was nice to get the group together to meet and begin new friendships.
 
 

And when I had my back turned, the ponies and horses snuck out of their stalls, put their saddles on and threw a kid on them!  Sneaky, sneaky, equines we have around here!