
38 - Salinas Rodeo SUV with Queen
2nd Place - Classic & Custom Vehicles
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Here comes Miss California Ro-Day-O Salinas, Grace Tobias. She
is here to invite you to the California Ro-Day-O in Salinas, July 17th through
the 20th. The rodeo will feature the best Pro Rodeo Cowboys and Cowgirls, along
with trick riding, motorcycle jumpers, and freestyle bullfights on the track.
When you aren't watching the rodeo, you can shop, eat, listen to live music and
more while you enjoy a stay at the California RO-DAY-O Salinas. Tickets start at
$7 for kids and $13 for adults. For more information, visit us at www.C-A
Rodeo.com. See you there!
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39 - Cecily Brooks, Miss Rowell Ranch Junior Rodeo Queen for 2014
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Please welcome the 2014 Rowell Ranch Miss Junior Rodeo Queen,
Miss Cecily Brooks. Cecily, who lives in Livermore, is riding her gelding
Sampson. She is 16 years old and goes to Vineyard High School. Cecily invites
everyone go come to the Rowell Ranch Junior Rodeo on August 2nd & 3rd. Can't
wait to see you all there!
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40 - Payton Gillians, Future Horsewoman
1st Place - Future Horse Man/Woman
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Here comes 3 year old Payton Gillians and her horse, Dog. Payton
and Dog have been competing in parades for over a year now, starting when she
was just two years old! She loves the crowds and so does Dog. Her Grandpa Paul
is driving that big stage coach right behind her; he's been doing parades for
over 40 years. Parades are a long tradition in this family. So let’s give young
Payton a big cheer.
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41 - Wells Fargo Stagecoach
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And here, ladies and gentleman, is a living symbol of the
American Spirit. The Wells Fargo Stagecoach driven by Paul Fellingham. Today,
the legendary Wells Fargo stagecoach rolls through Livermore carrying our Police
Chief Mike Harris and his family. Chief Harris has been in law enforcement for
about 25 years and here in Livermore for almost a year now. He and his wife and
their two children recently moved to Livermore from Modesto. It's their first
experience in our rodeo parade, so let’s give ‘em a big welcome!
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42 - Queen Elsa and Princess Anna of Arrendelle
1st Place - Novelty Horse, Costume (Open)
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Do you recognize Queen Elsa and Princess Anna of Arendelle,
characters from the Disney film Frozen? Ashley Belmessieri, on her horse,
Jackson, rides today for Reins In Motion. This foundation enriches individuals
with special needs and life-threatening illness by connecting them with horses
to promote healing and growth. Please join them for their annual Horse Faire on
October 11th at Robertson Park. Audrey Belmessieri rides today for Horses
Healing Hearts. This rescue-and-rehabilitation group educates the community
about the life-changing gifts horses have to offer and provides financial
assistance to horses in need. Horses Healing Hearts has saved over 50 horses to
date!
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43 - Shelby Ohlhauser on her horse Weekend
1st Place - Local Western (Junior)
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Shelby Ohlhauser is 9 years old riding her horse "Weekend".
Shelby is a 4th generation Livermore resident. She volunteers at the Veterans
Hospital and is dedicating her ride today to the veterans and current active
military, proudly serving our country!
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Our next entry is the "Reins in Motion" Foundation, located here
in Livermore, on Tesla Road. As we heard earlier, they provide therapeutic
riding programs for the special needs community. They also have a veterans
program and an early intervention program for preschoolers. Reins in Motion also
supports the Taylor Family Foundation at Camp Arroyo. They bring their horses to
the camps for children with life threatening and chronic illnesses. Their
mission is to enrich individuals with special needs and life threatening illness
by connecting them with horses, animals, and outdoor educational activities that
promote healing and growth. Thanks to Livermore Ford for providing the truck to
pull their flatbed today!!
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