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2011 Event Information


Winter Spirit of Yesteryear Rally


Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011
12 - 2 pm
Washington County Fairgrounds, Lake Elmo, MN

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Catch the spirit of the past ...

The Manes & Tails Harness Club welcomes the public to our horse and sleigh event. Several breeds of horses and styles of sleighs will be driven throughout the fair grounds and described by an announcer as they circle the show ring. Check out the period clothing worn by drivers and passengers, too.

2010 Sleigh Festival

FREE for all spectators.
Bring your cameras. Bleachers seating is available (bring a blanket to sit on).

A Parade of Vehicles will take place in the Riding Arena from 12:30-1:30 PM.
Announcer, Steve Waddell, will provide information about horses, vehicles, drivers and costumes.
See horses of all sizes from mini to large draft, hitched as singles or teams,
to a variety of vehicles including sleighs, cutters, bobsleighs and more.

SLEIGH RIDES will be available to the public. Proceeds will go to th Washington County 4H.

KP Consessions of Lake Elmo will have Hot Food and Drinks available.

For more information contact: manesandtailsclub@hotmail.com



Kristi Teigen
In Memory
Ann Grover
This year's event is dedicated to two cherished members, Kristi Teigen and Ann Grover, who contributed much to the success of this club.

Participation is by invitation (pre-registration is required).
Driving paths will be plowed.
The Deadline for registration is Jan. 29th.
Drive Check-in: 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Judges: Maureen Ash and Rozan Henning

Questions regarding registration: contact Kenn Kopitzke (651-436-1181) or Diane Pooler (651-426-0906)


Sleigh Rally Committee
Chairman Jerry Hallis
Donations George & Katie Dege
Publicity Pam Carlson
Registration Diane Pooler
Parking / Ground / Signage Ken Letourneau
Awards & Presentations Diane Pooler
Judging / Announcing Ring Kenn Kopitzke
Food Jackie Beverly & Jean Walton
Volunteer Coordinator Jerry Hallis
Event Financier & Assistant Ken Letourneau & Jean Walton


2011 Ribbon Recipients

Single Pony Diane Pooler
Team Pony Shelley Oney
Single Horse Scott Teigen
Team Horse Ned Hahn
Single Draft Pony Laurie Christiansen
Team Draft Pony George Dege
Single Draft Larry Peterson
Team Draft John Stroful
Multi Hitch Jerry Nelson
Choice Vehicle Patti McGrath
Best Male Costume Joe Boeser
Best Female Costume Siri Smith
Most Authentic Greg Barta
Furtest Distance Claudia Cavanaugh
Cash Winners Ned Hahn, John Strofus, Jennifer Schuck




Event Co-Sponsors

Alerus Financial - Oakdale
651-702-3976
www.alerusfinancial.com

Tri-State Bobcat - Little Canada
651-407-3727
www.tristatebobcat.com
Larry Eberhard
Keller Williams Premier Realtly

651-702-4000
www.larryeberhard.com
Central Bank - Stillwater
651-439-3050
www.centralbank.com
Joseph's Restaurant - Stillwater
651-488-1927
www.josephssstillwater.com
St. Croix Orthopaedics - Stillwater
651-439-8807
www.stcroixortho.com
Linders - St. Paul
651-488-1927
www.linders.com
Dr. Dirt Landscaping, LLC
715-549-6207 or 651-419-3343
Houlton, WI
Wild Wood Sleigh & Carriage - Elk River
763-441-5335
wildwoodsleighandcarriage.com
Afton Law Office, P.A. - Afton
651-436-8656

 


Generous donations form the following businesses

Buberl & Sons (Dirt) - Stillwater
651-430-8185
Futura Housing Corp. - Stillwater
612-916-7226
Lake Elmo Sod - Lake Elmo
651-436-3760
Twin Point Tavern - Lake Elmo
651-777-0239
Lake Elmo Bank - Lake Elmo
651-777-8365
Hair Afflair of Lake Elmo - Lake Elmo
651-777-5487
OBPA - Oakdale
651-290-8102
Smead Corp. - Hastings Cedar Pet Clinic - Lake Elmo
651-777-5487
Walton Hollow (Animals) - Lino Lakes
651-426-8163
Lake Elmo Lions Club - Lake Elmo
651-777-8365
Custom One Homes - Cottage Grove
651-459-1972
Green Acres (Tubing) - Lake Elmo
651-770-6060
Magill Accounting - Maplewood
651-501-0250
Dege Garden Center - St. Paul
651-739-5296
Windmiller & Knuutson D.D.S. - Stillwater
651-439-8840
Luther Auction - North St. Paul
651-770-6175
The Kwik Trip Stores