Arizona - Corona Ranch

One of the activities Culver's planned for reunion attendees was a Mexican fiesta and rodeo at the Corona Ranch in Phoenix. We were greeted by a mariachi band and servers with trays full of (you guessed it) Corona beer and margaritas. We enjoyed live music and a delicious buffet, and then got to watch a Mexican rodeo.

The mariachi band that greeted us 

Quite the crew - Don, Danne, Brian, Mary and Craig

I'm not sure if the photo below represents "dressage," but the rider and horse definitely acted as one. Simple and slight movements of the rider's feet and knees instructed the horse to go through varied steps. It was beautiful to watch.

These were just some warmup steps

Three bull riders tried their luck.

Now for the actual performance - amazing!

Three generations of ropers performed for us. This gentleman is the eldest, but sure was nimble!

This man is the "middle" generation. He, too, is very skilled!

And the third generation of performers didn't disappoint - I think she's just nine!

The grandfather returns for an encore.

These women rode side saddle, and rode with precision and grace - very entertaining.