Exclusively at the Verde Valley Equine Festival
Arizona Horseman’s Challenge 2014
Colts for the second annual event are provided by Lazy M Horses
L
azy M Horses celebrates and instills the philosophy that
the Foundation bred quarter horse is a distinct part of our
American heritage, which can only be maintained by the
careful selection and linebreeding of the legendary lines. Owners
Vicki and Jim raise Hancock, Hancock-Driftwood, and Skipper
W horses, with a Leo bred homozygous paint and a Dash for
Cash running quarter stallion added to the mix. Their breeding
program is based on the principles that horses must have good
confirmation, be athletic, even tempered, and whenever possible,
boast color.
At Lazy M Horses, you won’t
find stall-bound animals. These
horses have freedom of pasture
while learning to socialize
with an entire herd. Yet each
horse is expected to behave
exceptionally in both round pen
and arena.
Rio Verde Roverettes Parading
The foundation of their breeding
program is reliant on quality
mares. Lazy M Horses has selected
some of the best Foundation
bred Quarter horse mares from
other fine breeding programs
nationwide. Their stallions
have also been chosen from top
breeding programs, sharing the
gentle, willing attitude that is
highly valued.
At Lazy M Horses, a fine tradition lives on. Raising versatile horses
with an emphasis on ability to perform a job is paramount.
The ranch for Lazy M Horses, owned by Jim and Vicki Averill, is
located in Willcox, where horses live and grow in the near perfect
climate of southern Arizona. You can visit their website at
www.lazymhorses.com
Connections Therapeutic Riding
Posting Colors
Creating The Verde Valley Equine Festival
T
he Verde Valley Equine Festival is the original “brainchild” of
the Rio Verde Roverettes. And, what better source to conceive
such an all-around equestrian extravaganza then this inexhaustible Cottonwood-based club?
Dedicated to promoting good horsemanship, good sportsmanship, the Verde Valley, good health and the western way of life,
the Rio Verde Roverettes are indeed the quintessential horse
advocacy group.
They have participated in many charitable events throughout their
history, including scholarship programs, supporting Old Town
Mission, Yavapai Food Bank, the Humane Society of the Verde
Valley, Boys and Girls Club of Cottonwood, Connections and
Horses with Heart, both therapeutic riding organizations. They’ve
also been strong supporters of their local FFA and 4-H organizations. As a major proponent of the American Cancer Society’s
Relay for Life, they have been a significant driving force in setting
the bar higher each year for raising donations.
An all women’s equestrian club formed in 1974, the Rio Verde
Roverettes have performed mounted precision drill-team routines,
while continually being featured in Arizona parades state-wide.
The Verde Valley Equine Festival is a project of passion, designed
with the desire to evaluate, educate, entertain, demonstrate and
advocate, all things horse, from equine to equestrian.
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