Christmas in Historic Charles Town      
PARADE OF HORSES
Started in 1996, the Christmas in Historic Charles Town
PARADE OF HORSES has been growing every year.  In
2007, we had almost 400 entries from WV, VA, MD, PA
and NJ!.  The unsure weather kept about  half of the
entries from participating,  but we had a great turnout of
both horses and  spectators!

All of the entries must be horses, riders, mules, donkeys, or
horse drawn wagons & carriages.  Participants decorate
themselves, their horses, and their wagons or carriages in
many different themes and are judged in 13 different
categories.  The parade starts in the parking lot of Charles
Town Races & Slots,  and continues down through the
main street of Charles Town.  The judges are positioned at
the Square, across from the  courthouse.  The participants
will try to impress the judges with drill team maneuvers,
their decorating skills, and their best big smiles and waves.

For more information on watching or participating in
the parade, email us at
horseparade@dubbleRfarm.com
13th Annual Christmas in Historic Charles Town
PARADE OF HORSES
Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 2:00pm
   2007 PARADE RESULTS      
Best Horse & Rider - Madysen Thrall
Best Large Group - Good Horsemanship Riding Program
Best Small group - Christmas around the World
Most Original Group- Swartz Farm
Best Miniature Horse Entry - Priscilla Howard
Best Mule Entry - Maggie Brant
Best Pony & Wagon- Thomas Brent Langston
Best Horse & Wagon - Jamie Baker
Best Horse & Carriage- Laura Bowman
Most Christmas Spirit - Poedarosa Equestrian Center
Judges' Choice- Bobby Johnson
CLICK ON THE LINKS
BELOW FOR
INFORMATION
NEW IN 2008!
YOU MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE
Entries must be rec'd by Friday, Dec. 12, 2008

Due to the large number of kids participating,
We will add a new YOUTH
category,for participants 12 years
old and under. (It can be a group or
individual, but all participants must be 12 or
under (excluding side walkers)).

Our new line-up and registration worked great -
thanks to everyone for cooperating!
2006 PARADE PHOTOS
PARADE INFORMATION
PARADE RULES
ALL ENTRIES
RECEIVE THIS
COLLECTIBLE
RIBBON!
WINNERS IN EACH CATEGORY WILL
RECEIVE A PLAQUE, AND MEMBERS
OF EACH WINNING GROUP WILL
RECEIVE NECK MEDALS!
THANKS TO
THANKS ONCE AGAIN TO OUR
JUDGE, COUNCILWOMAN
SANDY SLUSHER-McDONALD -
HER JOB GETS HARDER EVERY
YEAR!
2007 PARADE PHOTOS
CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW
TO SEE GREAT PHOTOS FROM THIS YEAR'S PARADE -
THANKS TO THE BIRS
AND TO SUSAN SCHEFF OF PHOTOSCHEFF
FOR ALL OF THE WONDERUL PHOTOS!
MORE 2007 PHOTOS!
A HUGE THANKS TO  CHRIS BARROW &
BUBBY SIMS! WE LITERALLY COULD NOT
HAVE THIS PARADE WITHOUT THEM!  WE
APPRECIATE THEM MORE THAN WE CAN SAY!  
We love you guys!
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