Mario’s Andalusians have been together for about thirteen years and have participated in many exhibitions. Some of the horses participating have won national titles in halter. The horses will be doing different steps such as the Spanish WalkPassage and Piaffe. All of the riders are wearing charro outfits composed of tight pants and jacket trimmed with leather, as well as a Mexican sombrero.

The C-Star Pleasure Riders & Company is a family and fun oriented group out of Whittier, California. All of the riders enjoy showcasing a variety of costumes and horses with residents all over Southern California. Members of the group have participated in numerous parades and garnered many first place trophies and buckles. The C-Star Pleasure Riders are proud to feature riders from the El Monte Mounted Police volunteers unit which is a community service oriented group dedicated to improving public relations with police organizations and lives of the citizens of El Monte and its sister cities. 

Rancho La Laguna specializes in the training of horses in the art of Alta Escuela, also known as high school training. The group is wearing traditional Mexican attire of the charro rider. The horses are wearing traditional charro saddles and breast collars as well. The founder and director Elias Jimenez holds several championship titles. He has successfully trained, shown in competition and appeared in several films, along with his talented horses.

SD Farm 

SD Farm is dedicated to breeding traditional Gypsy Cobs. Owner Stevie Down, a true Romany Gypsy, has embraced a family tradition that spans two hundred years to breed these magnificent Gypsy horses. Bred to work and gifted with a kind and willing nature, this is a very versatile and easy to handle horse. Stevie, along with Co-Owner, Wylleen May, encourage you to come and meet gypsy horses the “SD way.”

Victorian Rose Ladies Riding Society 

The women from the Victorian Roses Ladies Riding Society present living history from the 1880’s Victorian Era and portray how cosmopolitan women from 120 years ago dressed. Most of the Ladies have designed and sewn their own custom dress and matching parasol using fabrics that would have been used in the 19^th century. You may have seen them on TV New Year’s Day in the Tournament of Roses Parade. As well as parades, the Ladies do various events to raise money for charity.

The War Horse Foundation 

The War Horse & Military Heritage Foundation (WHAM) is a 501-3c, dedicated to promoting “equine spirit from the past.” They provide trained horses and experienced riders, for educational presentations at schools, public events, parades, festivals and film & television. In addition, they offer clinics, demonstrations, lectures, and training in various disciplines.

In keeping with their focus on the horse in military history, they present a multitude of famous cavalry regimental uniforms from around the world and various eras. WHAM presents a broad range of cavalry history for educational shows, festivals, and schools, that are visually stunning as well as historically accurate.