Archive » June 15, 2007

SCENE IN THE VALLEY

By SYVJ Staff

Valley Residents Come Together to Enjoy Old Santa Ynez Day

Old Santa Ynez day brought an influx of Guest to the Valley June 9. The day’s festivities included the Old Santa Ynez Day Parade, the Tortilla Toss and the Quick and Draw contest for kids; and for adults there were vending booths and BBQ. Some of the vending booths included innovative crafts like wire dragon flies, jewelry and face painting. Of course an Old Santa Ynez Day would be incomplete without the popular Jones Fest at the Jones family house on Edison Street. Various singers performed and food was provided by the family as well. Even Elks Queen, Samantha Garley could be found wondering through the festivities.

Santa Ynez Valley Pony Club members were invited to join in a guest ride with The Santa Ynez Valley Hounds on April 14th

Team Takes 1^st Place in Beginner Novice Division

Santa Ynez Valley Pony Club sent a Beginner Novice Event team to the Camino Real Region Mega Rally over the weekend of May 18 – 20^th. Mega rally is a rally which combines Dressage, Eventing and Show Jumping competitions. This year’s Mega Rally was also the Qualifying rally for those who wanted to attempt going to the National Championships held in Lexington Kentucky in July.

They Santa Ynez team consisted of riders Caitlin Murphy, Erin Murphy, Annika Ross, Maddie Sexton and Stable Manager, Sabrina Tarleton. The team took 1^st place in the Beginner Novice division of Eventing.

Caitlin, Erin, Maddie & Sabrina all made the Qualifier list for National Championships. Annike Ross had already qualified to attend National Championship in Quiz (a knowledge based rally) with team mates Kathryn Fischer and K.C. van Solinge.

For more information on the Santa Ynez Valley Pony Club please call Bunnie Sexton 688-1784 or Lynn Fischer 448-9066.

Santa Ynez Valley Pony Club Meets Valley Hounds

Santa Ynez Valley Pony Club members were invited to join in a guest ride with The Santa Ynez Valley Hounds on April 14^th. Pony Club members K.C. van Solinge, Mia Vazquez and Sofia Vazquez joined the ride, at the beautiful Chamberlin Ranch. Pony Club riders were treated to an enjoyable morning of riding, jumping, and following the hounds over hills and through meadows in search of prey. The ride was followed by a delicious potluck and cook-out provided by Hound Club members. Pony Clubbers also received certificates for having successfully completed the ride. Parents and Pony Clubbers alike had a wonderful day and hope to return for future rides this summer.

An old hit and miss engine pumps water. The engine gets its name from the hit that propels the machine as it rotates through misses before hitting again to maintain the flow of the machine. Photo by Jared Blankenship.

Santa Ynez Day. Photo by India Allen.

A collection of old Model A Fords were out on the streets for Old Santa Ynez Day. Photo by Jared Blankenship

Santa Ynez Day. Photo by India Allen

Children got their bodies decorated with face paint and airbrush tattoos at various vendors along Sagunto Street. Photo by Jared Blankenship.

Santa Ynez Day. Photo by India Allen

Left to right: Natalie Kiely, K.C. van Solinge, Mia Vazquez and Sofia Vazquez. Natalie Kiely is the professional whipper-in for the Santa Ynez Valley Hounds. Pony Club originated in England as a way to prepare the children to join the hunt by teaching them to ride on the flat, over fences and in the open. Article and Photo by Olivia Vazquez, submitted by Lynn Fischer Jt. DC, SYVPC

The Santa Ynez Valley Pony Club sent a Beginner Novice Event team to their Region’s Mega Rally on May 18 - 20th