Donna, Kit and Gail at our Hawaiian potluck at state. Wind Dancers is a team that has fun both on and off of our horses! COACH NEEDED: Sense of humor- a must...enthusiasm for Mounted Drill, a must. Ability to control 16 ladies and their horses... well, no one can do that- but we promise you'll have fun trying! WIND DANCERS IS RECRUITING FOR A COACH. We are a team growing in talent and experience- this was only our 3rd year at the State meet and we took 5th overall. We're proud of our hard work and especially our friendships. We need a coach available to come to practice (weekly most of the year, twice a week May-July) and competitions as well as an occasional meeting. Judging clinics and information (and loads of other coaches)are available so you can learn more, but most important is a passion for the sport and for horses. We thank Coach Dan for being so wonderful to our team this first four years. We remain close to him and Julie but they are off to the big league shows with their own horses. ----------------------- ABOUT US Wind Dancers was formed in 2004 by 4 'veteran' riders who wanted to share their passion and knowledge of drill with women that have like interests. We have grown with members from all over South King County, and look forward to adding more. Are you the next Wind Dancer? We practice year round at Donida Farms every Thursday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. We have monthly business meetings as well, and occasional fundraising activities that all riders are asked to participate in. We have a Board of Directors (made up of 4 team members) who help guide the team, and every team member serves on committees to help lighten the load of managing a successful team. Soon, we'll have a new coach to brag about as well. Our team colors are turquoise, black and silver and our logo horse was drawn by Gail Vaden and our logo was designed by Susan Bunch. Currently our team has 16 members. You may know one of us... when we aren't at drill we are friends, moms, grandmoms, neighbors and local horsewomen from many different riding discplines. WELCOME TO DRILL Mounted drill is teams of riders performing choreographed maneuvers to music. Drill routines are generally 4-12 minutes in length and there are several categories of routines performed for competition: Compulsory– a formal program focused on equitation and execution. Music and all maneuvers / choreography are provided to team in advance of competition. Freestyle– Musical freestyle routines are done at a canter or lope and performed to a musical selection where an entire arena becomes our "dance floor". These routines are usually 8 to 12 minutes in length. This performance is a series of patterns or maneuvers choreographed into a full routine. Short Program- A program comprised of several required moves mixed creatively with maneuvers of the team’s choice. Approximately 5 to 6 minutes long. Parade– maneuvers performed on a real or simulated street environment at a walk. Quad (team of 4)- performed in costume, generally with a theme that matches selected music. Wind Dancers has the opportunity to perform at several local events each year, for exhibition to educate people about drill and recruit new riders. This site has received hits. Last website update: February 2, 2008 Wind Dancers website is maintained by Kit Jackson and Susan Bunch (www.cowgirly.net). All images, logos & written content/descriptions are property of Wind Dancers Drill Team and may not be taken or used without express written permission.