2005 Parades to come.

2004 Parades

The WMHC Parade unit participated in five parades in 2004. Many thinks to our loyal sponsor, Kraemer Brothers Construction of Plain, WI for helping to finance our travels.

June
Canoe Festival Parade -- Darlington, WI
The morning of June 13th threatened rain, but by the time we all arrived in Darlington and got our horses ready, the sun had begun to shine. In spite of previous wet weather and being parked right next to the Pecatonica River, there were no mosquitoes! We had five riders plus Jim Metz's buckboard and Jessica Overturf leading her 3 month old filly. The parade costumes looked great with the new red scarves adding just the right touch to our blue, white and silver garb.

July
Great Circus Parade -- Baraboo, WI
Our unit was the 7th to venture out into the people-lined streets of Baraboo. How wonderful to see the crowds paying patriotic respect for the Stars and Stripes carried by Darcy Overturf. It was fantastic to be in the Circus Parade again. Many thanks to our behind-the-scenes helpers: members Phyllis Albert, Marie Stewart and Annie Randall.

Witwen 4th of July Parade -- Witwen, WI
Mother Nature was uncooperative, forcing our unit to don its rain ponchos (the show must go on, you know). This is a VERY long parade through a very tiny town!

Plain Parade -- Plain, WI
We had beautiful weather for the Plain Parade on July 25th and the people of Plain do love their parade! We had 7 riders, the buckboard, 3 foals(!) and two walkers carrying the Kraemer Brothers' banner.

September
Cheese Days Parade -- Monroe, WI
Participating in this parade is always an honor because it is so large, well-run and VERY well attended. While waiting to join the parade, we were amused to see a large contingent of dachshunds following the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile. Bet they were hoping for a hot dog or two after the long walk!

Our Morgans were steady and well-behaved, even when the Wal-Mart trailer in front of us dumped a large container of Twinkies at the feet of the crowd lining the road, causing kids to scurry everywhere. We had seven riders, the buckboard and FOUR foals! Everyone loves those babies!

Afterward, our unit remained at the fairgrounds to welcome folks to our "Meet the Morgan" event, where kids and their parents and grandparents came to pet the horses and learn more about our Morgans. We had great promotional items to pass out and our gentle horses as ambassadors of this wonderful breed.

This year's Parade Unit participants were chairpersons Darcy Overturf and Jerry Coffey, Judy tate, Connie Humphrey, Mary Lou Neidhart, Jim & Deb Metz, Jessica Overturf, Debbie Fairbanks, Jessica Erdman, Jenny Parchem, Lizzie Chiquoine, Michelle Mosley, Chelsea McDermott, Jessie Parchem, Ashley Connor, Marla Norton and Dave Fairbanks. Thanks to Mary Lou for keeping our gear clean and organized and keeping us all in line!