Riding in Nez Perce Heritage costume,
the Calizona Appaloosa Horse Club won the “Best Equestrian
Entry” in the Moreno Valley Family Fun Festival and 4th of
July Parade held July 4 in the city of Moreno Valley, California.
The six costumed members riding their colored Appaloosas included:
Club President, Leslie Foxvog, C.J. Brooks, Stephanie Vrabel,
Paul Foxvog, Danie Foxvog, and Diane Dodd with thanks going
to CZ member, Debbie Herzman, for outfitting the group with
her prized collection of costume pieces. Announcers along
the parade route read the following:
“The Calizona Appaloosa Horse Club is an Exemplary
Award Winning Club with 55 years of existance-making it the
oldest in the Nation. The club allows horse owners to exhibit
their horses as well as other breeds in a variety of diverse
classes ranging from Western, English and Heritage. It is
an important goal for Calizona to reach out to all breeds
in the equine community with the focus on fun, family and
friendship. The Appaloosa's history dates back to the 18th
century. The Nez Perce Indians bred spotted or blanketed horses
known for their intelligence, strength and beauty. This horse
has created so much history, it is known as Idaho's State
Horse! Presenting the "Calizona Appaloosa Horse Club."
“
This is the third year that Calizona has participated
in Moreno Valley’s parade and the first win for the Club.
