Winter Spirit of Yesteryear Rally

Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011
12 - 2 pm
Washington County Fairgrounds, Lake Elmo, MN
(Location - Map)

Catch the spirit of the past ...

The Manes & Tails Harness Club welcomes the public to our horse and sleigh event. Several breeds of horses and styles of sleighs will be driven throughout the fair grounds and described by an announcer as they circle the show ring. Check out the period clothing worn by drivers and passengers, too.

FREE for all spectators.
Bring your cameras. Bleachers seating is available (bring a blanket to sit on).

A Parade of Vehicles will take place in the Riding Arena from 12:30-1:30 PM.
Announcer, Steve Waddell, will provide information about horses, vehicles, drivers and costumes.
See horses of all sizes from mini to large draft, hitched as singles or teams,
to a variety of vehicles including sleighs, cutters, bobsleighs and more.

SLEIGH RIDES will be available to the public. Proceeds will go to th Washington County 4H.

KP Consessions of Lake Elmo will have Hot Food and Drinks available.

For more information contact: manesandtailsclub@hotmail.com

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	In Memory
	This year's event is dedicated to two cherished members, Kristi Teigen and Ann Grover, who contributed much to the success of this club.

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Participation is by invitation (pre-registration is required).
Driving paths will be plowed.
The Deadline for registration is Jan. 29th.
Drive Check-in: 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Judges: Maureen Ash and Rozan Henning

Questions regarding registration: contact Kenn Kopitzke (651-436-1181) or Diane Pooler (651-426-0906)

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Sleigh Rally Committee
Chairman	Jerry Hallis
Donations	George & Katie Dege
Publicity	Pam Carlson
Registration	Diane Pooler
Parking / Ground / Signage	Ken Letourneau
Awards & Presentations	Diane Pooler
Judging / Announcing Ring	Kenn Kopitzke
Food	Jackie Beverly & Jean Walton
Volunteer Coordinator	Jerry Hallis
Event Financier & Assistant	Ken Letourneau & Jean Walton

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2011 Ribbon Recipients

Single Pony	Diane Pooler
Team Pony	Shelley Oney
Single Horse	Scott Teigen
Team Horse	Ned Hahn
Single Draft Pony	Laurie Christiansen
Team Draft Pony	George Dege
Single Draft	Larry Peterson
Team Draft	John Stroful
Multi Hitch	Jerry Nelson
Choice Vehicle	Patti McGrath
Best Male Costume	Joe Boeser
Best Female Costume	Siri Smith
Most Authentic	Greg Barta
Furtest Distance	Claudia Cavanaugh
Cash Winners	Ned Hahn, John Strofus, Jennifer Schuck