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Woodside’s annual celebration of equestrian culture, the Day of the Horse, was held Saturday, Oct. 14, and included a fair, equestrian exhibits, stage coach rides, children’s activities and a progressive trail ride.
Day of the Horse is put on by WHOA! (Woodside Horse Owners Association). Proceeds go to various horse-related programs and projects.
There were two contests: costumes worn by riders and horses, and the best poker hand after collecting playing cards from various stations along the town’s trails.
The winners in the individual costume contest were Annie Tyo, who took first place and a prize of $1,000; Anne Gadd, who came in second for a $250 prize; and Mike Tyo, who finished third with a $150 prize. Prizes were also awarded for couples with the best costumes and groups of four riders with the best costumes.
Prizes for the best poker hands went to Laura Raynak, $1,000; Mike Tyo, $250; and Sean Flynn, $150.
Eighteen prizes in the day’s drawing included meals at the Parkside Grill in Portola Valley, the Sundance Steakhouse in Palo Alto, and Alice’s Restaurant, Buck’s and The Village Bakery, all in Woodside.
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Free rides on a stagecoach could be had in Woodside on Saturday, Oct. 14, the annual mid-October celebration of equestrian culture and known as Day of the Horse. (Photo by Natalia Nazarova/The Almanac) -
Children brushed a horse, one of the activities available at the annual Day of the Horse celebration of equestrian cultuer in Woodside. (Photo by Natalia Nazarova/The Almanac) -
Ava Henry, 7, listens to a Calvin’s heartbeat with Dr. Gary Hanes from Briarwood Equine Clinic on Runnymede Road in Woodside. (Photo by Natalia Nazarova/The Almanac) -
The costumes of Mike and Annie Tyo won prizes in Woodside’s 2017 Day of the Horse celebration.(Photo by Natalia Nazarova/The Almanac) -
Costumes are a component of a friendly competition at the annual Day of the Horse celebration. Teri Baron rides by in her costume representing a “superwoman.” (Photo by Natalia Nazarova/The Almanac)
