The Horses4Heroes “Spirit of America” Equestrian Drill Team will perform at the Pinto World Championship Show on Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14, in Tulsa, OK. The six-member youth drill team is comprised of five Horses4Heroes members and the instructor. The routine is performed to Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red White & Blue.” In addition, local members will be competing in the first-ever Horses4Heroes Walk-Trot Open, also on June 14, during the Pinto World Show. This class is free and open to all members, Veterans and active duty servicemen and women and their families.  The class champion and reserve champion will receive a Tioga Territory commemorative vest.

Tim Wildes, Wildes Paint Horses of San Diego, a nationally respected trainer and instructor is the drill team advisor and coach.  Mr. Wildes is a member of the Horses4Heroes Advisory Board.

Founded in 2006 and based in Las Vegas, Horses4Heroes, Inc. is the leading family horseback riding non-profit organization that enriches lives and empowers local youth by offering able-bodied, affordable horseback riding programs that emphasize fun and safe activities with horses, mounted and un-mounted for all ages.  Participants learn valuable leadership and teamwork skills, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of horses.

For more information, visit the Web site at www.horses4heroes.org or www.pintoworld.com.