Danie M. Huffman
wdreporter2@yahoo.com
Whether it’s flying across a rodeo arena in a death cross, performing stunts like a hypodrome, fender drag or spinning around a saddle horn, the All-American Cowgirl Chicks never quit.
The saying has become their motto as the equestrian drill team of more than a dozen trick riders performs in rodeos across the nation honoring all military branches and ride for freedom while raising money for cancer patients.
While sporting red, white and blue sequined costumes, the girls also wear pink, the signature color for breast cancer.
The girls perform Olympic-level stunts while on horseback, running at top speeds, carrying ignited flags and popping fireworks.
As the Rose Bowl game opens, the local group of patriotic girls will open the parade in a traditional American ceremony with a twist.
The Weatherford-based group will participate in the 119th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 1.
The drill team has also been invited to perform at the Equestfest Dec. 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center.
The Chicks will also make January performances in the Chisholm Challenge at the John Justin Arena in Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Stock Show Ranch Rodeo, the Fort Worth Stock Show Bulls Night Out and the Fort Worth Stockyards Championship Rodeo.
Both performances at the Rose Bowl Parade and the Equinefest are to be nationally televised.
To learn more about the All-American Cowgirl Chicks, or for a complete list of scheduled performances, log onto www.cowgirlchicks.com.
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