Ryan Carter
RANCHO DISTRICT -- The echo of "Jingle Bells" jangled with the canter
of carolers on horseback Sunday as about 20 riders from Corral 38 rode
their horses through the Rancho District to spread holiday cheer and
receive it.
The group -- a local chapter of Equestrian Trails Inc., a national
horse riders organization -- stopped at homes, where they sang to
residents and collected canned food and donations for the Burbank
Temporary Aid Center.
The riders, as well as others who tagged along, met at Bar S Stables
on Allen Street to start the merriment. They were accompanied by a truck
with a sound system playing background music; their horses' saddles were
adorned with Christmas decorations, twinkling lights and tinsel.
"It makes everybody feel good," said Lynn Brown, a member of the
chapter, which encompasses Burbank and Glendale. "The ride gives our
members something fun to do while benefiting others."
Over the past 10 years, the ride has become a tradition. It's not
unusual for seniors in wheelchairs to come out and listen to the
carolers, Brown said.
"We carol for them and we go on to the next spot," she said. "It's
really fun."
