Once again The Battlefords Quarter Horse Club is out to bring Santa Clause to town the Cowboy Way! Continuing, and building on the success of our two previous Christmas parades, we are excited to present our 3rd Annual Cowboy Christmas Parade. Cowboys and cowgirls saddled up and hooked up too help put cheer back into Christmas for those children less fortunate this Christmas season. Christmas is suppose to be the happiest of seasons. So again this Christmas season, we saddle up and ride for a reason. Kids! All the proceeds raised, and all the gifts collected go to The Empty Stocking Fund of the Battlefords. Our parades have raised over $16,000.00 the last two years. We invite everyone to join with us, equine enthusiasts or not, to make this years parade the most successful one yet. Nothing to it. Just saddle your horses or hook up your team and come be a part of this unique one of a kind event! Heck, you can even walk or hitch a ride on someone's wagon. This is a parade for all and for all ages. So mark your calendar, make your plans, invite a friend, and come have an afternoon of fun and excitement with us. One important note, no motorized vehicles permitted. Last year we had over 100 hundred parade participants as well as many volunteer supporters. The weather was awesome as we rode through downtown Battleford behind our Grand Marshall, film and movie star, Mr. Gordon Tootoosis himself. Also the Mayor of Battleford showed his grit, his support and his Christmas spirit, as he joined with us once again. Oh and let's not forget the main draw, the big man himself, Santa Claus. As always bringing up the rear, with TV crew onboard, he never missed a wave or a Ho Ho Ho. The look on the faces of all the parade on-lookers, especially the young ones, let us know we were appreciated and were on the right trail. Once again the parade is hosted by the Town of Battleford. We greatly appreciate Mayor Chris Odishaw, and all the wonderful members of the town council for opening up the town and welcoming us, so that we could help support The Empty Stocking Fund. Our parade will begin and finish at Fort Battleford on Saturday November 13th. Registration starts at 11am with parade hitting the trail at 1PM. Entry fee is $35.00 per participant, which includes meal and one chance to win a grand prize. Last year we gave away over $6500.00 in prizes. These were prizes rewarded to those who raised funds for the parade. Please note that there is no fee to be a participant in our parade if you do not wish to join us for the meal, or want to win a prize. Just come parade with us and we'll buy you coffee. We know without the support of all of our sponsors we would never have been as successful. Without the dedication of our riders and volunteers, we would not be here again this year doing another parade. Last but not least, we can't say enough about the awesome people in our communities that lined the streets and supported the cowboys and cowgirls. BIG THANKS Y'ALL! If you would like to join our family of sponsors, we would welcome you aboard enthusiastically. All the contact information is below. Thanks in advance. Merry Christmas and God Bless! Please contact me for all the details anytime. Yours truly, Ray Cox Communications and Public Relations Director Battlefords Quarter Horse Club Box 871 Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 306-937-7044 or 306-441-9714 raynik@sasktel.net

Filling hearts full of Cheer

Participants can ride their horse, hitch a wagon, or walk, but no motorized vehicles permitted. The cost is $35.00 per rider and $15.00 for those under 15. The adult fee gets you one chance to win the 42in plasma TV, and any other prizes in this catagory.The youth fee gives them a chance to win a prize as well. All entry fees include lunch.

*Please Note* We are using a one prize rule. If your name is drawn, and you are already a prize winner, it will be passed. No duplicate winners.

Only those participants or volunteers that have paid their required entry fees at registration, are eligable to win a prize.

"We strongly recomend that anyone under 16 years of age, wear a helmet."

Will be provided as stated.

To ride and have lunch only, the fee is $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for the youth. There is no charge to participate in our parade. If you do not wanna play for the prizes or have lunch with us, there is no fee to particpate in our Parade. Just ride!

Saturday November 13th at Fort Battleford. Registration starts at 11 0'clock and parade starts at 1 o'clock sharp! Leaving the Fort and going through downtown. Making a circle and coming back through downtown on the other side of street. All fees are to be paid,including lunch, and all funds are to be turned in, at the registration before entering parade.

Please call me with any questions so there will be no miscommunications or misunderstandings. I will be more than glad to clarify all your inquiries. (937-7044 or 441-9714). email-raynik@sasktel.net

Spread the word and lets have a super long line of cowboys and cowgirls having lots of fun, and at the same time raising lots of money! Lets show the Battlefords, Christmas, the "Cowboy Way!" Thanks Ray

Our greatest thanks go out to our awesome sponsors. You have helped us help others this Christmas season! You're the best!

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