The Charros De La Puente are wearing authentic Mexican suits and have silver custom made charro saddles. This equestrian group has been appearing in parades throughout Los Angeles and Orange County and has received many 1st place and Showmanship trophies. Most of the horses are trained to dance and you may see some of that this evening. Charros De La Puente wishes everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Feliz Navidad!

The Classic Curly Riders have been entertaining California parade audiences since 1992. The group consists of three generations riding together on the rare and unique American Bashkir Curly horse. The horse was discovered over one hundred years ago in Nevada and yet the horse’s origin still remains a mystery. The trademark of the horse is its curly coat. During the winter the body coat grows long and and curly hair, with patterns from a crushed velvet look, a perfect wave or extremely tight ringlets over the entire body.

This very diversified group known as the California National Association of Paraders is riding in an assortment of styles: Silver Mounted, Fancy Western, Working Western, Novelty and others. They usually ride as individuals during the year and come together as a group for Hollywood's Santa Parade. Collectively, these individual riders have amassed hundreds of awards. After the group’s founder Chuck Davis passed away, Jim “Buckshot” Beebe assumed the role as President of the group.

The Hollywood Dolls Horse Club keeps the Wild West alive ... Hollywood Style. These dedicated horse lovers have made their own black and white western film called “Out On Trail” to bring awareness to their two favorite charities -- “horse rescue” and “providing equine healing therapy for LA’s Foster Youth.” The Dolls still find time every year to raise tens of thousands of dollars hosting “Saddle Up for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.” The horses you see tonight are rescues and they now enjoy rides “out on trail” with their proud owners.

The Llamas on Parade group is a very special and unique group of llamas and handlers. The members of this group have a long history of serving communities with their llamas such as enhancing the lives of residents in long term care facilities by visiting them and doing pet therapy. The llamas have enhanced the lives of many people including special needs children. This group of llama owners gives educational programs about the versatility of llams when they visit schools and have field trips at their ranches.

This all “Cowgirl” drill team calls themselves The Mane Event Mounted Drill Team. The team has been performing together since 1994 and has thrilled many audiences with their high speed precision drill and spectacular costumes. They travel and perform for many professional rodeos, parades and charity events. The Mane Event Mounted Drill Team works with young ladies so they can achieve their dreams of becoming accomplished riders as well as future drill team members.

Mario’s Andalusians have been together for ten years. Throughout the years, this equestrian group has participated in various parades and horse shows. The horses will be doing different steps such as the Spanish Walk, Passage, Dance and Piaffe as they proceed down the parade route. These riders are sporting a charro outfit that is composed of tight pants and jacket trimmed with leather.

For eight years, the Orange County Miniature Horse Club has been participating in parades and horse shows. This registered breed of American Miniature horses are not ponies. They were originally bred to pull coal out of coal mines in the Midwest states. The horse carts are festively decorated with wreaths, lights, holly berries and poinsettias. Earlier this year, the club received a 1st place trophy at the Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Mounted Parade Detail represents 24 stations within the county, with a total of over 200 mounted officers. Sheriff Gary Penrod is responsible for law enforcement for the largest county in the continental United States at over 20,000 square miles. This group is one of the few remained mounted sheriff’s units in Southern California and is comprised of paid deputies, reserve deputies, search and rescue members and citizen volunteers.

This group is a Western Silver Group with Ed Bohlin sterling silver parade saddles. Jann of Sweden heads up this silver mounted group. He is riding his parade horse, a Missouri-Fox Trotter named Rochelle. For the past 18 years, he has been the marshal of the Western Group for the Tournament of Roses Parade. He’s been on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and has participated in parades internationally.

Cindy Ann North shows off her Western and silver accessories while riding her horse. She is wearing a Western royal blue and white pant and shirt outfit by Turk of Hollywood. Her horse is outfitted with a 1940 Bohlin sterling silver saddle, breast collar, bridle and reins.

Depicting Wyatt Earp, Patrick Walsh is riding in an authentic 1800’s period costume. For over ten years, he has been parading throughout Southern California and has been in the Tournament of Roses Parade for almost as long. He is riding in a sterling silver saddle with matching bridle and breast collar on his Quarter Horse Mare, Allie. Patrick is a two-time California State Champion in the Novelty/Costume Class.

For 20 plus years, Kerry Johnson-Walsh has paraded throughout Southern California, including riding in the Tournament of Roses Parade for more than 15 years. Her outfit is made from fancy rhinestones with an embroidered design. The outfit was made by the famous “Nudies of Hollywood.” Kerry is riding on her Dark Bay Quarter Horse, Troy atop a sterling silver saddle with matching bridle and breast collar.

Page Williams is a 25 time Western Pleasure Champion and fifth generation native Californian. She is riding a black and white paint horse and sits atop a silver saddle from the golden age of Hollywood westerns. Her recent awards include a 1st place award in the Parade Horse Division at the Duarte Route 66 Parade. Page is wearing a black riding shirt with red roses and matching boots.

George Washington established the first law enforcement agency of our country. In 1789, he established the Marshals Service by swearing in the first thirteen men to protect the colonies. During the western expansion, the U.S. Marshal provided law and order on the frontier with men like Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Hickcok and Bat Masterson. This non-law enforcement posse was formed to commemorate and perpetuate the Marshals Service and serve as Good Will Ambassadors while carrying historical flags that have flown over our nation.