Equine

Holiday vendors present sold everything from decorations, jewelry, photographs, to equestrian related merchandise. Different horse exhibitions were also put on for spectators.

They included show jumping, reining, mule packing, a Peruvian Paso horse demonstration, as well as a showing of horse drawn carriages put on by the Whip’r Snapper Driving Society of Southern California. The crowd also got a surprise treat with a dpgtraining show.

The event was open to all and any who wanted to attend. Local residents Alex and Stephanie Marcus were happy to have something they could bring their son Felix to.

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Calendar

Blood Drive

NOV. 12

Phi Theta Kappa will be holding a blood drive on the Mall near Rocky Young Park from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The Blood Mobile will give away snacks and prizes to those who donate.

Speed Chat / Veterans Panel

NOV. 12

Between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the ASO Lounge, The Library / Learning Crossroads will a Speed Chat and Veterans Panel. The event is welcome to all and opens one-on-one communication with veterans.

Dance Wrapped in a Bow

NOV. 13 - 15

The Pierce College Dance Theater presents Dance Wrapped in a Bow, a holiday themed performance. The show will take place in the Performing Arts Building with tickets selling for $10.

“He [Felix] loves animals so it was great to see them up close. Being able to see so many varieties of horses and seeing the action of the horses too,” Stephanie Marcus said.

Student volunteer Jennifer Vasquez believes it’s good to see more participation in the event.

“A lot of people came. I think that’s what’s most important because then a lot of people will know that we have events for family all the time,” she said.

Jessica Durston, a teaching assistant and member of the mule packing team has gained valuable knowledge through the yearly event.

“I definitely have learned more about the different breeds through this event every year. It’s a lot of fun,” Durston said.

The Parade of Breeds continues to grow and occurs yearly in the fall.

“They added the demos last year. Before that they just had the running through and short intermission. They’ve just expanded on it year after year now. With the ideas that people come up with, we can have quite a bit every year,” Durston said.