The West Coast Walking Horse Trainers’ Association members, associate members, and friends were welcomed to the Horse Of The Year awards luncheon. The meeting was once again held at the Ontario Mills location of Dave and Buster’s restaurant.

Due to scheduling difficulties, the event was moved to the March 9th date. The event saw the leading California-owned and trained horses being honored for their 2002 show successes. After a delicious roast chicken buffet meal, the last minute biding on the silent auction items was completed and the checkbooks appeared. All proceeds went to the Trainers’ Association activities fund.

President Russ Thompson announced the Horse Of The Year award winners while Secretary/Treasurer Christy Coon made the presentations. Special appreciation was expressed to Sheila Kyle and Susan Gordon for their efforts on behalf of the annual West Coast Trainers’ Show.