I am sorry to tell everyone that Sundance passed away suddenly on Monday morning, January 4th, 2021. He was almost 30 years old and had retired a few years ago after performing for almost 20 years. He was loved by everyone, young and old and hundreds of children had grown up knowing Sundance. He was a smart, talented and beautiful horse and I and thousands of other people will never forget Sundance and he will be greatly missed. It is one of the saddest days of my life as Sundance was my partner and a member of my family. I was truly blessed to have had Sundance in my life.

2017 Ogden Holiday Electric Light Parade

Ron and Sundance will be lit up with 140 bright red bicycle tail lights and 6 red and blue LED emergency lights for this years Electric Light Parade which starts at 5:30 pm on Saturday, Nov. 25th. Sundance will also have 11 real sleigh bells to help ring in the Christmas season. The lights at Christmas Village will be turned on at 6:30 pm, after the parade ends and fireworks will light up the sky.

2017 Ogden Zombie Crawl at Witchstock Festival

Ron and Sundance will be made up as Zombies at this years Ogden Zombie Crawl which takes place on Downtown Historic 25th Street on Saturday, October 28th at 6 pm. The parade of colorful zombies starts at the park at 25th and Grant Ave. and then goes West on 25th to Wall Ave. where the zombies turn around and go back up 25th. Sundance will remain in the area for a couple hours to let parents take pictures of their children with friendly Zombie Sundance while getting a kiss and receive a Sundance Halloween Zombie trading card.

                                                                               

Ogden's Farmers Market / 2017 Harvest Moon Festival

This Saturday, Sept. 16th, will be the last farmers market for Sundance giving rides to the children in 2017.  Sundance will be at the Harvest Moon Festival in the afternoon of Sept. 23rd on Historic 25th Street. Sundance will be dancing on the street at the festival and his trading cards will be given out to the children as they pet him on his nose and maybe get a kiss from Sundance.

Sundance is back from his medical retirement

Sundance has been receiving joint supplements since June for the arthritis in his front leg. I can now say that the medicine is working and Sundance is no longer is showing any signs of lameness and is back to his normal self. However, he will continue to receive the joint supplements for the rest of his life. I took him to the last two farmers markets in Ogden and he was able to give children horse rides in the park and dance to live music on Historic 25th Street. Sundance will now be able to resume many of the events that he attended before he was retired. Cassidy will also be filling in for Sundance at some events.

This is Cassidy

Cassidy, who loves to smile for the children, will be appearing at most events in place of Sundance.

Layton City Liberty Days Parade

Ron and Cassidy will be performing in this very popular parade on July 4th, 2017 starting at 10:30 am.

Ogden's Farmers Market

Ron Gardiner and Cassidy will be in the park at 25th and Grant Ave starting Saturday, June 24th, from 09:30 am until 12.00 pm. and throughout the Summer. Sundance latest trading #32, which shows Ron and Sundance at the 2016 Ogden Zombie Crawl will be given out at the market.

Sundance to retire

Sadly, Sundance will no longer be performing at parades, Ogden's Farmers Market and other events due to health concerns. Ron Gardiner and Sundance have been performing together for the past 19 years but Sundance is now 25 years old and his health and comfort is the top priority.  Cassidy, a registered American buckskin Quarter Horse, who loves to smile for the children, will now appear in many events in place of Sundance.

 

 

 

New Sundance trading card #32

   This new card pictures Ron and Sundance with zombie makeup for the 2016 Ogden Zombie Crawl. Ron and Sundance might look scary but they love to have children and their families come up next to them for a fun Halloween picture.

2016 HolidayElectric Light Parade

The Christmas parade will be held in Downtown Ogden on Saturday, November 26th. The parade starts at 5:30 pm and runs from 22nd and Washington to 26th and Washington. Every entry will be decorated in lights and Ron and Sundance will be lit up with 140 bright red bicycle taillights, 6 emergency LED PowerFlares and 11 real sleigh bells. Sundance will be the brightest Christmas horse in the entire country.  The lights do not hurt his eyes as they shine out away from him.  The lights at Christmas Village will be turned on following the end of the parade and fireworks will light up the sky.

                                                                                 

Ogden Zombie Crawl 2016

Ron and Sundance will be made up to look like zombies during the Ogden Zombie Crawl on Saturday, Oct. 22nd, starting at 6 pm on Historic 25th St.  This year, Sundance's entire face will be made up to look like a zombie horse.  Feel free to approach Sundance for a close up picture and a Halloween trading card.

Harvest Moon Festival

Ron and Sundance will be at the Harvest Moon Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24th on Historic 25th Street.

Pioneer Days Parade

Ron and Sundance will be entry #44 in the Ogden Pioneer Days Parade on Monday, July 25th, starting at 9am. This is the largest Ogden parade of the year with numerous floats, marching bands and of course, horses.

Horse and Hitch Parade

Ron and Cassidy will be entry #18 in the Horse and Hitch Parade on Monday, July 18th, starting at 7pm. Bring your children so they can see the many horses of every color and type during this very popular parade.

Special Kids Rodeo

Ron and Sundance will be at the Special Kids Rodeo at Lorin Farr Park on Tuesday, July 12th, from 5pm to 7pm.

Cassidy at Ogden Farmers Market

I took Cassidy to the Ogden Farmers Market today for his first market ever.  He was great, didn't let anything bother him and gave rides for four hours to all of the children lined up to ride him.  We were both tired when we left for home 
Cassidy or Sundance will be giving free rides to the children at the Ogden Farmer's Market every Saturday from 9 am till 12 noon except August 16th when Cassidy will be at the Roy Farmers Market.

Layton Liberty Days Parade

Cassidy will be performing in the Layton Liberty Days Parade for the first time on Monday, July 4th, starting at 10:30 am. 

Cassidy

Cassidy is a new backup dancing horse for 24 year old  Sundance and is also a buckskin gelding Quarter Horse but has four dark brown socks instead of four white socks like Sundance.  Cassidy is 16 years old and his registered name is King Pistol Chex and I have owned him since he was a yearling.  He curls his upper lip back when asked which is one thing that Sundance doesn't do and gunshots and loud fireworks don't bother him at all.  Cassidy was in the 2016 South Ogden Days Parade and didn't shy at anything and let all of the children pet him when it was over.  He loves children and loves to be petted and it is going to be fun to see him get better and better at all of the events where I take him.  I plan on making a Cassidy trading card as soon as I get a great picture of him at one of his events.

Farmer's Market Ogden

Ron and Sundance or Ron and his new backup horse, Cassidy, will be at the farmers market every Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. to give free rides to the children. The market runs from June 25th to Sept. 17th.  Cassidy is also a beautiful buckskin but has four dark socks instead of four white socks like Sundance.