Diablo Ladies Rodeo Drill Team
 

 


 

Welcome to the home page of the Diablo Ladies Rodeo Drill Team. Our team was formed in 1997 as a way for recreational riders to get together and share their love of horses.  Through hard work and dedication, the team began to show off their new-found skill to what we hope are appreciative audiences.

The team started their performance career at local events; small horse shows were their main venue.  Today, the Diablo Ladies Rodeo Drill Team has had the privilege of entertaining audiences at a wide variety of functions.  The team's performance schedule includes: the Spring Stampede hosted by CSHA Region 5,  Russian River Rodeo, Western States Horse Expo, Alameda County Fair parade, Livermore Pro Rodeo, Lakeport Rodeo, Turlock Rodeo, Ukiah Rodeo, Isleton Rodeo, California State Fair, Mendocino Rodeo, Niles Festival of Lights, and various fundraisers.  We're proud to have performed at these events and hope the list will continue to grow.

The Diablo Ladies Rodeo Drill Team was also featured on the Evening Magazine TV show.

 

At their performance at the Penn Valley Rodeo
May 19-21, 2006, a member of the audience captured
this photo of the Diablo Ladies Rodeo Drill Team
which was used on a local television broadcast.

 

Ooo La La!!  The Diablo Ladies Rodeo Drill Team
performing at the 2007 Cow Palace Grand National
Competition in their hot, tropicana costumes.

 

Why Do We Drill?

When we look at what being on a drill team has given us, we find that it's more than just riding patterns.

  • Our riding skills have grown with each practice and performance.
  • Although our practices are hard work, we have a tremendous amount of fun.
  • It's a great way to make new friends.
  • It's tremendously rewarding to perform for an appreciative crowd
  • Our horses have learned from all of their experiences, too.

If this sounds like just the thing you're looking for, come
try out for the team.  We practice almost every Monday night
in Livermore, CA.  (Practice days and times subject to change.)  
In order to try out and be accepted on the team, you must:
be 18 years or older; have access to a horse; have horse transportation; and, most important, be willing to make the commitment that is necessary to be part of this wonderful
team. Contact Margaret O'Brien (Coach) by email at Mobrien134@aol.com for more information.

 

The 2009 Performance Season


The Diablo Ladies Rodeo Drill Team is busy preparing for the 2009 season with new drills and new costumes.  Many of the performance events are confirmed with a few still to be finalized.  We hope to see you at one of our performances.
May 15-17 Penn Valley Rodeo
June 6 Russian River Rodeo -- the rodeo starts at 1:00pm
June 11 Livermore Family Night
July 10-11 Lakeport Rodeo and parade -- Lakeport Rodeo celebrates their 80th anniversary this year.  Come join in the fun!!
Sept. 4 A fundraiser performance for Save the Trails in Oakland
Sept. 6 Mariposa County Fair Rodeo -- 8:00pm
Sept. 19-20 Boonville Rodeo

For more details about performances in 2009 as they become available,  or for information on trying out for the team, please contact Margaret at Mobrien134@aol.com or Pat at psabot@att.net.

Are you planning an equestrian function? Consider entertaining the crowd with a drill team performance. The Diablo Ladies Rodeo Drill Team would love to come perform for your event. Please contact Margaret with details.

 

Check out the photo gallery of many of of their performances
from the 2005 season.

Penn Valley Rodeo 2005

Clements Rodeo 2005

Livermore Rodeo 2005

Truckee Rodeo 2005

Isleton Rodeo 2005

Boonville Rodeo 2005

The 2006 season began with an opening performance and competition at the 2006 Cow Palace Grand Nationals.  Check out the photos from many performances of our 2006 season.

Cow Palace Grand Nationals 2006

Penn Valley Rodeo 2006

Battle of the Barns 2006

Truckee Rodeo 2006

The 2007 season is underway and the Diablo Ladies started it with a bang at the 2007 Cow Palace Grand Nationals.  They're looking forward to an entire season of exciting performances.

Cow Palace Grand Nationals 2007

Penn Valley Rodeo 2007

Russian River Rodeo 2007

Livermore Rodeo Family Night 2007

Lakeport Rodeo 2007

Truckee Rodeo 2007

La Honda Rodeo 2007

What a surprise start to the 2008 performance season!  Elvis has appeared at the Cow Palace and the Diablo Ladies expect to see him at future performances.  Come take a look.

Cow Palace Grand Nationals 2008

Coalinga Rodeo 2008

Riverdale Rodeo 2008

Livermore Family Night 2008

Truckee Rodeo 2008
 

Mermaids on their handsome seahorses are part of this season's new look.  Come enjoy the photos from the 2009 season.

Penn Valley Rodeo 2009

Livermore Family Night 2009

Oakland Save the Trails 2009

Mariposa Rodeo 2009

Boonville Rodeo 2009

Thank you for visiting our web site. We hope to post new pictures of the team periodically. Come back soon and see what's new. Or, if you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, drop by and visit one of our Sunday practices. Contact Margaret for details.

 

The Drill Team's Latest News

The Diablo Ladies are busy promoting drill team throughout the Bay Area.  On Wednesday, November 5, 2008, they were invited to give a presentation at the monthly meeting of the Tri-Valley Trailblazers.  The presentation was very well received and the Diablo Ladies enjoyed their evening with a delightful group of people.  If you're interested in their group, please check them out on their web site at http://www.trivalleytrailblazers.com.  The Diablo Ladies have some of their own members who belong to the Trailblazers and hope to see more members of the Trailblazers join the drill team.

As we pointed out in the meeting, all types of riders have ridden on the Diablo Ladies Rodeo Drill Team.  We have seen trail riders, recreational riders, gymkhana, show riders, rodeo queens, beginner riders, advanced riders, dressage riders, moms, daughters, and grandmothers.  You don't need to be young or have a fancy show horse to be on a DRILL TEAM!  Come give it a try.  You'll have the time of your life.

7/10/2009 -- The Diablo Ladies are proudly being sponsored by Basso's Arena.  This fine facility has a variety of services and activities.   For more information, check them out on the Sponsor page or their website at http://bassoarena.com/Home_Page.html.

 

Favorite Web Sites


 

FLAGRIDERS - Drill Teams Nationwide
BAEN-California Regional Directory of Equine Information

RealSportsNetwork -- Equestrian Drill Teams Western Units
Rhinestone Rodeo Chics Drill Team
CameraHorse.com
Basso's Arena


Check out our sister team in the Gilroy area.  They are
 a NO drama drill team with the number one rule to
HAVE FUN!!!  If you live in the Gilroy area and would
like to be part of a brand new team, visit
their website for information on contacting them.
www.WesternStarDrillTeam.com

 

Home  |     2005 Penn Valley Rodeo     |     2005 Clements Rodeo     |     2005 Livermore Rodeo     |     2005 Truckee Rodeo
2005 Isleton Rodeo     |     2005 Boonville Rodeo

2006 Cow Palace     |     2006 Penn Valley Rodeo     |     2006 Battle of the Barns     |     2006 Truckee Rodeo
2007 Cow Palace     |     2007 Penn Valley Rodeo     |     2007 Russian River Rodeo     |     2007 Livermore Family Night  
2007 Lakeport Rodeo     |     2007 Truckee Rodeo     |     2007 La Honda Rodeo

2008 Cow Palace     |     2008 Coalinga Rodeo     |     2008 Riverdale Rodeo     |     2008 Livermore Family Night     |     2008 Truckee Rodeo
2009 Penn Valley Rodeo     |     2009 Livermore Family Night     |     2009 Save the Trails Oakland     |     2009 Mariposa Rodeo     |     2009 Boonville Rodeo

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