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Photograph caption dated May 24, 1962 reads "California Women's Cavalry practices drill formations at Pickwick Stables in Burbank. Adept in English riding as well as regular precision military drill, women often are seen participating in horse shows, parades, celebrations, and in citywide intertroop competition and mounted troop competition for ribbons and trophy awards. In upper left photo Rene Grage (not pictured), Burbank, puts on leg wraps before drilling, while in center photo Lt. Jo Goodwin inspects the troops. Age is no barrier as Bessie Walsh, 72, of Burbank, has shown. Her granddaughter Marie Ann Boyle (not pictured), 16, right photo, adjusts bridle for her. The troop has been appearing in shows since Mother's Day in 1952 and now is preparing for the American Saddlers Show June 3 in Rolling Hills, and its own show June 24 at Peppertree Ranch, Colorado St. and San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, where troop members also are appearing Saturday and Sunday in Bit and Bridle Show."; See images #00120593 through #00120595 for all photos in this series.
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Pickwick Stables (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) California Women's Cavalry Women--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Horses--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Horseback riding--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Bridles--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Cavalry drill and tactics Uniforms--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Flags Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Night photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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