Rancheros Visitadores Solvang
If you love cowboys and horses you loved the annual Rancheros Visitadores ride!
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A tradition founded in 1930 took place once again on May 5. The Rancheros Visitadores or “Visiting Ranchers,” made up of horsemen from around the country, gathered for a week-long ride through the Santa Ynez Valley as they have for 82 years. A key component of the annual gathering is a parade though the streets of Solvang to old Mission Santa Inés, where a blessing is pronounced on the men and their trusty steeds.
This year, the 700+ riders, in partnership with Wrangler and the "Tough Enough to Wear Pink Foundation," donned pink to raise awareness and funds for Cancer Center of Santa Barbara’s breast cancer research and support services.
By Mark McDonald ...
More than seven hundred "Rancheros Visitadores" rode into beautiful, sunny Solvang Saturday afternoon, parading up Alisal Road to Mission Santa Ines. This year the "Visiting Ranchers" rode to support Santa Barbara Cancer Center research and support services, and as a sign of their support, they wore pink western shirts. The "Visiting Ranchers" then assembled at the Mission for a blessing of the horses and riders.
This tradition began in 1930 as a reenactment of the old west in California when ranchers went on cattle drives to make sales at the Mission. On their way home, the riders visited festivals, rodeos and other ranches. Some past riders have included President Ronald Reagan, Bob Hope and Walt Disney. In recent years riders from other states and countries ride along with the California riders. Following the parade and blessing, the all-male group rides 30 miles to Janeway Camp for private events that include shooting skills and other western lore.
On the Mission grounds the riders gathered in the meadow bordering Mission Drive where Rev. Gerald Barron blessed the riders and horses. The "Rancheros Visitadores," in a campaign called Tough Enough to Wear Pink partnered with Wrangler, presented a check for forty thousand dollars to Rob Dunton, Director of Development for the Santa Barbara Cancer Center. Dunton told me Steve Benito's wife was the inspiration for this benefit. Money at the Cancer Center is used for breast cancer care and awareness, clinical research, and wellness counseling and other programs. These programs are available to all breast cancer patients in our community, according to the Solvang Conference and Visitors Bureau, regardless of where they receive treatment or their ability to pay. The crowd of hundreds were all smiling, waving, and having their pictures taken as they wished the "Rancheros" a safe journey as they rode back down to the river bed.
Note...The Rancheros Visitadores raised over $40,000 during their event!
Read MoreAll photographs are available for purchase as Prints, Canvases, Stock Photography and on gift items. To order Tiles, Magnets, Puzzles, Coasters, Playing Cards, Greeting Cards, Towels, Mugs, T-Shirts, Key Chains or other items, contact me at photobyvivian@gmail.com If your favorite site or photo is not pictured here, let me know, I may have it in my files and just not listed yet. Thank you for visiting Emotions and come back often as new items are added on a regular basis! 20% of my profits are donated to charity.
A tradition founded in 1930 took place once again on May 5. The Rancheros Visitadores or “Visiting Ranchers,” made up of horsemen from around the country, gathered for a week-long ride through the Santa Ynez Valley as they have for 82 years. A key component of the annual gathering is a parade though the streets of Solvang to old Mission Santa Inés, where a blessing is pronounced on the men and their trusty steeds.
This year, the 700+ riders, in partnership with Wrangler and the "Tough Enough to Wear Pink Foundation," donned pink to raise awareness and funds for Cancer Center of Santa Barbara’s breast cancer research and support services.
By Mark McDonald ...
More than seven hundred "Rancheros Visitadores" rode into beautiful, sunny Solvang Saturday afternoon, parading up Alisal Road to Mission Santa Ines. This year the "Visiting Ranchers" rode to support Santa Barbara Cancer Center research and support services, and as a sign of their support, they wore pink western shirts. The "Visiting Ranchers" then assembled at the Mission for a blessing of the horses and riders.
This tradition began in 1930 as a reenactment of the old west in California when ranchers went on cattle drives to make sales at the Mission. On their way home, the riders visited festivals, rodeos and other ranches. Some past riders have included President Ronald Reagan, Bob Hope and Walt Disney. In recent years riders from other states and countries ride along with the California riders. Following the parade and blessing, the all-male group rides 30 miles to Janeway Camp for private events that include shooting skills and other western lore.
On the Mission grounds the riders gathered in the meadow bordering Mission Drive where Rev. Gerald Barron blessed the riders and horses. The "Rancheros Visitadores," in a campaign called Tough Enough to Wear Pink partnered with Wrangler, presented a check for forty thousand dollars to Rob Dunton, Director of Development for the Santa Barbara Cancer Center. Dunton told me Steve Benito's wife was the inspiration for this benefit. Money at the Cancer Center is used for breast cancer care and awareness, clinical research, and wellness counseling and other programs. These programs are available to all breast cancer patients in our community, according to the Solvang Conference and Visitors Bureau, regardless of where they receive treatment or their ability to pay. The crowd of hundreds were all smiling, waving, and having their pictures taken as they wished the "Rancheros" a safe journey as they rode back down to the river bed.
Note...The Rancheros Visitadores raised over $40,000 during their event!
