Did you know there is a more exciting way to spend time with your horse?

If you are looking for something more enjoyable than getting ready for the show ring on a hot summer day, waiting all day for your turn at a jackpot barrel race or riding down the same old trail.

Then consider participating in the rapidly growing sport of the mounted drill team!

Please contact Denise at info@chicksinchaps.org or 913.707.4806 if you would like more information about joining the Chicks in Chaps.

A mounted or equestrian drill team is a group of horses and riders performing choreographed maneuvers to music.

Musical freestyle routines are done at a fast lope and performed to rock or country music and the entire arena becomes the dance floor. The performance is a series of patterns or maneuvers choreographed into a full routine.

Teams typically perform at rodeos, horse fairs, parades, benefits and drill team competitions. Drill teams are intended to entertain, show sportsmanship, horsemanship, team work and dedication.

Our team has flashy costumes and beautiful, talented equestrian riders. We look forward to establishing long standing relationships with our local stock contractors and producers.

We are proud to contribute to the challenging sport of rodeo by setting pivots for the grand entry, presenting our flag for National Anthem opening and closing ceremonies, running sponsor and association flags, intermission performances and parades.

We truly love what we do and feel honored to represent the wonderful sport of rodeo.

1. Be 18 or older.
2. Should know basic riding skills.
3. Be a strong rider able to think quickly while riding fast.
4. Be in control of your horse at all times.
5. Have your own horse and transportation for all teams practices and performances.
6. Live within a reasonable distance from Wellsville, Kansas or be willing to travel for practices and performances.
7. Able to lope consistently, at a fast pace and for periods of one to three minutes.
8. Should transition easily and quickly between gaits.

All riders are responsible for purchasing their own uniform and tack.

• OUR UNIFORM INCLUDES:
• white straw cowboy hat
• stampede string for cowboy hat
• black jeans
• long-sleeved black shirt
• chaps

• OUR TACK INCLUDES:
• headstall, breast collar, reins
• saddle blanket
• polo wraps or split boots
• fringed leg wraps