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BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The following shows have been announced by Horse and Carriage Parade organizers. The activities will take place Saturday, May 11 prior to the 3 p.m. Horse and Carriage Parade. Several additional activities will take place in downtown Buckhannon throughout the day.
The shows will be staged across from the Bicentennial Motel located on East Main Street in Buckhannon. These events are sponsored by Dr. Michael Miller DDS.
11:30 a.m. Cherokee Stables Standard Bred Drill Team-Grove City, Ohio
These Drill Team horses are retired from racing and have won over 1
Million dollars in winnings.
Noon Trick Rider Shadow Montag (Belmont, Ohio) and the Mid America
Cowgirls Drill Team (Three Oaks, Michigan)
Riding through fire-dozens for exciting maneuvers on horse – sure to delight all spectators – Shadow Montag has performed at the Dollywood Stampede for two years and has appeared on “Bring Up Bates” TV show. Mid America Cowgirls Rodeo Drill Team-selected from over 3,000 applicants to appear in 2016 Presidential Inaugural Parade.
12:30 p.m. Diamond D Cowgirls Drill Team (Atlanta, Georgia)
National Champion Drill Team in 2016-2017.
Horse riders and carriage owners interested in participating should contact Susie Sheets, Parade Director at 304-613-0103 or email wildwood0103@gmail.com.
Additional information can be obtained by calling Festival headquarters at 304-472-9036 or visit www.wvstrawberryfestival.com.
