Hooves & Dust Photo Workshop

We had a wonderful workshop with leading photographer and instructor Ms. Jennifer Davidson, along with Mr. Alan Myers as her trusty assistant. Ms. Jennifer was kind enough to fill in for Mr. Tony Bonanno who was delayed on an overseas assignment. After our Pledge of Allegiance led by Trey and our 4-H Pledge led by our Santa Fe County Queen and 4-H County Council Leader Miss Erica Garcia, we got caught up on all our members and families current rodeo activities and happenings. We then covered upcoming club activities like our arena dedication and mini ranch rodeo in October and then we got down to the business of photography. Miss Jennifer opened our eyes to new perspectives and ways to see differently the things we see everyday. After finishing in our outdoor hay bale classroom we split into groups. Some rode, ran and roped while others took the photos and then we switched. The photos you see are the work of our Wranglers, parents, leaders, and our instructors. We will post more as we receive them. Until then a job well done!

Ciprianna's






Cade's






Erica's




Trey's








Mom Connie's



Ms. Nancy's








Ms. Jennifer Davidson's








Mr. Alan Myers'

Wrangler Rodeo Report

The Turquoise Trail Wrangler 4-H Club was well represented at New Mexico Junior Rodeo Association (NMJRA), 4-H Rodeo and even a few open rodeo's this season. Congratulations to Casey Clark, Shania Borrego and Cade Hermeling who all had outstanding seasons and Matt Flores who is in his first season of Bull Riding. Fellow 4-H Wrangler Cris Iannucci helps prepare Matthew for his first ride at the Pecos Church Rodeo. Matt will be heading to Wagonmound for the Bean Town Labor Day Rodeo, Shania and Casey are just getting back from an outstanding weekend at Mountainair and Cade is practicing in the roping arena for next season. Good luck to our young athletes. We will keep you posted. Below are some photos of our 4-H'rs in action.

Santa Fe County Fair

Well, yes it was pretty early in the morning but our Wranglers turned out for day 2 of our county fair and did a great job providing breakfast for hungry 4-H 'rs and their families. Thanks to Miss. Nancy D. our kitchen manager, Mr. Rick Iannucci along with Mr. Jim Vidamour and son Wyatt on the grill, Miss Angela Flores , Miss Debbie Romero and Miss Connie Mitchell our Breakfast Burrito Queens, Cris Iannucci making cents and sense out of the cash register, Shania Borrego and Matt Flores keeping the coffee and juice flowing,Miss Diane Clare along with Miss Kathy Mueller and Danielle, keeping the pots and pans sparkling, Miss Lorri Bradford and Mariah, (filling in for big sister Jessica away at finals) providing window service with a smile, Miss Mary Sexton along with the Marmon gang led by Miss Judith and Mr. Dave, N'jemena, David, Livingston and Torah keeping up the prep work and our great runners and servers, Brandon Clare and the Mitchell brothers Trey and Sterlin . You all were an awesome team. Uh, I guess we need to open up a restaurant now???








Our very own Turquoise Trail Wrangler with his eyes on the judge, showing us what "Showing" is all about during Goat Showmanship on Thursday. Looks like you learned a lot at Livestock school this year. Good job Brandon!