b'NEWS FROM COPPER STATE PERUVIANVisit our beautiful Art Gallery and Shop for holidaygifts, photography, handmade crafts, and more.HORSE CLUB December 2nd to 23rd .Tues. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.Sat. 10 - 4 p.mBy Michele WilsonA s this holiday season arrives we wish all our members, friends, and readers the best Christmas ever and a safe, happy, and prosperous New Year!Judges have been announced for the May Cactus Classic. Coming from Lima, Peru, are Anibal Vasquez De Las Casas and Martin Hudtwalcker Pinilla. We are so excited to have these esteemed judges at our inaugural show. More details forthe online auction will be announced on the Facebook page. Already on handare saddles, headstalls, Remington western prints, collectible Painted Pony horses, and much more.Club member Gayle Whartonand her gelding Patriot de Los USA was the only equine entry in the Maricopa Veterans Day Parade on November 11. Gayle had the time of her life, wondering why she didnt do this 20 years ago! Children and their parents lined the parade route and gave Gayle and Patriot rousing cheers and surrounded them at Photo by Lee Whartonthe end of the parade. Patriot was a trooper, quietly accepting pats and hugs from the kids after the parade. His patient demeanor is why we love our Peruvian Horses so very much! Gayle Wharton and Patriot de Los USAWe love to meet all aficionadosof this breed and welcome all to come and join CSPHC on our Facebook page. If you have questions or comments, message us on Facebook or use our email address: csppcaz1@gmail.com. If you have a Peruvian Horse, we want to hear your stories.Est. 1964where creativity happenswickenburgartclub.org 188 S. Tegner, Wickenburg, AZArizonaRealCountry.com December 2023 69'