Makayla cozatt and her horse named Bella Blue Cloud putting on a show at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Makayla cozatt and her horse named Bella Blue Cloud putting on a show at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Makayla cozatt and her horse named Bella Blue Cloud putting on a show at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Makayla cozatt and her quartier libre horse named Bella Blue Cloud putting on a show at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Makayla cozatt and her horse named Bella Blue Cloud putting on a show at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Makayla cozatt and her quartier libre horse named Bella Blue Cloud during the barrel races at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Alexandria Arnold and her horse Daxx on the rox a beautiful quarter gypsy horse during the barrel races at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Alexandria Arnold and her horse Daxx on the rox a beautiful quarter gypsy horse during the barrel races at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Alexandria Arnold and her horse Daxx on the rox a beautiful quarter gypsy horse during the barrel races at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Alexandria Arnold and her horse Daxx on the rox a beautiful quarter gypsy horse during the barrel races at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Stephanie Arnold and her friesian horse practicing high jumps at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Stephanie Arnold and her friesian horse practicing high jumps at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Stephanie Arnold and her friesian horse practicing high jumps at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Stephanie Arnold and her friesian horse practicing high jumps at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Frank Gonzalez putting on a Lasso show for the crowd at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Frank Gonzalez putting on a Lasso show for the crowd at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Frank Gonzalez putting on a Lasso show for the crowd at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Frank Gonzalez putting on a Lasso show for the crowd at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Frank Gonzalez putting on a Lasso show for the crowd at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Frank Gonzalez putting on a Lasso show for the crowd at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Frank Gonzalez putting on a lasso show for the crowd at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Alexandria Arnold warming up her horse before the event at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Kids enjoying the show at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Spectators enjoying the show at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Kids enjoying the show at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#44 A Peruvian horse joined by his owner in traditional Peruvian attire at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Spectators enjoying the show at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Spectators enjoying the show at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#48 a Zebra, hybrid animal taking a break and enjoying the dirth on the stageStephanie Arnold and her friesian horse practicing high jumps at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#48 a Zebra, hybrid animal standing tall and showing its stripes on the stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#48 a Zebra, hybrid animal standing tall and showing its stripes on the stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#47 a Zorse, hybrid animal standing tall and showing its stripes on the stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#47 a Zorse, hybrid animal standing tall and showing its stripes on the stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#47 a Zorse, hybrid animal taking a moment to enoy tthe dirt on the stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#47 a beautiful Zorse, hybrid animal making its way to the main stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#47 a Zorse, hybrid animal making its way to the main stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
A calm Zonkey on the stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
A calm Zonkey on the stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#44 a Peruvian Paso with beautiful shiney coat on the main stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#44 a Peruvian Paso with beautiful shiney coat on the main stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#42 a Shetland pony makes its round on the main stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#42 a Shetland pony with beautiful hair making its round on the main stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#37 A friesian horse with owner Stephanie Arnold on the main stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
All the kids attentions were on the baby calf as she made it to the main floor at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#32 A standard breed by the name Sam taking the main stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Kids excitment as they see the many different horses enter the stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Kids excitment as they see the different horses enter the stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#26 A breed named Morgan at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#26 A breed named Morgan taking the main stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#24 a chincoteague horse taking the main stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#14 Maui a breed called Pony of America making its round at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#13 A Mammoth Donkey named Faye making its round at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#7 A Norwegian fjord horse making its round at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#7 A Norwegian fjord horse making its round at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#4 An Arabian breed with owner make rounds on the main floor at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#3 BIG RED a rocky mountain breed and owner make rounds on the main floor at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
#3 BIG RED a rocky mountain breed and owner make rounds on the main floor at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Makayla Cozatt and her horse Bella starting the event at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Makayla Cozatt and her horse Bella getting ready to enter the stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Alexandria Arnold and horse DAXX getting ready for the entering the stage at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Makayla Cozatt discussing details of the performance with Alexandria Arnold at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Stephanie Arnold and her 10 year old Friesian breed horse posing for a photo at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Stephanie Arnold and her 10 year old Friesian breed horse posing for a photo at the PARADE of BREEDS in Los Angeles Pierce College on November 11th 2017
Horse Dinero a Paso Fino breed being ridden by owner before the main event at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
BELLA a blue Cloud qourter breed horse, being ridden by Makayla Cozatt holding the California Flag, along side DAXX ON THE ROX a qouarter horse Gypsy cross, being ridden by Alexandria Arnold Holding the American Flag at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
10 years old Frezzion horse ridden by Stephanie Arnold before the event,at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Alexandria Arnold warming up her horse before the event at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Alexandria Arnold warming up her horse before the event at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
Rows of colorful horse shoes sit displayed on a table at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Damiesha Williams
The drill team performs for the 8th Annual Parade of Breeds for Veterans Day, held at the Pierce College Equestrian Center in Woodland Hills, Calif. On Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Samantha Bravo
The drill team (from left) Alexis Kiefer, Ana Quintanilla, Alyssa Larson and Sabrina Galasso, perform for the 8th Annual Parade of Breeds for Veterans Day, held at the Pierce College Equestrian Center in Woodland Hills, Calif. On Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Samantha Bravo
Makayla Cozatt rides her horse for the barrel races for the 8th Annual Parade of Breeds, held at the Pierce College Equestrian Center in Woodland Hills, Calif. On Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Samantha Bravo
Frank Gonzalez performs a lasso show for the crowd at the Parade of Breeds near the Equestrian Center at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2017. Photo: Deivid Beytayoub
More than 35 horse breeds stomped their hooves, strutted their stuff and trotted before a crowd to showcase their characteristics.
Their long manes, diverse coloring, spots and even stripes, were on full display as spectators clapped and cheered for the exchange of horses in the arena on Saturday, Nov. 11. at the Pierce College Equestrian Center.
Gypsies, Mustangs, Appaloosas and Miniatures, just to name a few breeds, put on a spectacle for those attending the show by traipsing, turning, and even rolling over in the arena alongside their owners.
The eighth annual Parade of Breeds was organized by students in the Horse Show Organization and Management Class. They prepared for 11 weeks since the start of the fall semester. This included: coordinating the parade, barrel racing, trick roping and a drill team performance. The Boots and Saddle Club and Pre-Vet Club partnered to help facilitate the petting zoo and face painting booth.
Adjunct instructor of horseback riding Katrina Britner said the Parade of Breeds is memorable for many people, including prospective students.
“You would be surprised how many students come here at 18 or 19 years old, and they remember going to the Parade of Breeds when they were a kid,” Britner said. “They were looking forward to coming here because they remembered this experience.”
Chair of the Equine Department Patricia Warner said she thinks exposing her students to this first-hand experience is beneficial.
“This event was basically a gift to my students,” Warner said. “I started this event about eight years ago, because the students said they couldn’t tell what specific breeds of horses looked like without actually seeing them.”
Equine Student Rachel Koch said she enjoys observing the horses in the parade.
“Seeing the horses here, I am able to put the breed to the horse better,” Koch said. “You can put a Mini next to a Clydesdale, and even though that’s a drastic difference, you get to see it instead of looking at it on paper.”
Equine Student and Show Manager Jeanette Smith said she hopes people leave the event more informed about the various breeds.
“It lets people see there isn’t just Quarter horses or Arabians or the one or two horses that you see on TV,” Smith said. “There’s a huge amount of different variety of horses and equines in general that people don’t get to see.”
Warner said she appreciated the horse owners that came out to share their animals.
“I’m blessed with the most amazing students and horse community,” Warner said. “A lot of these people have come from three-plus hours away. Not only did they have to get their horse ready, but they donated their time and brought their beautiful animals to this place.”
Britner said the diversity of breeds makes the event.
“We had a huge selection today,” Britner said. “You can look around and see every different color and every different breed there practically is.”
Horse owner Nancy Nunke brought four unique animals to the event.
“We brought the Zorse (zebra horse), Zonkey (zebra donkey), Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra and a Wild Przewalski horse,” Nunke said. “It was great to have them in the ring and to be able to share them with people, especially the Przewalski horse and the Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra because they are both endangered.”
Warner said she is proud of her student’s hard work.
“This is the first year that I’ve done the least amount, meaning the students have really done everything, including singing the national anthem and announcing,” Warner said.
Koch said she is fortunate to be a part of the Equine Program at Pierce College, because it’s unlike any other program in the San Fernando Valley.
“We actually get to sit here with the horses and learn how to saddle them, learn how to feed them and learn how to drive a tractor,” Koch said. “I don’t think there’s anywhere else we can do that.”