Southwest Arizona Sister, Inc by Miriam Lucero
The Southwest Arizona Sister, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to educational and community service. They strive to ensure that the Western Legacy carries on for generations to come. Known as the “SASI Girls”, these ladies are top notch cowgirls and some are past, current, and future rodeo queens that perform equestrian drill routines, and have giving at their core. They are also your GCPRA sanctioned Equestrian Drill Team and appear at Rodeos throughout the Great State of Arizona.
Here are a few ways the “SASI Girls” give to their communities: Pony Up Events ben- efiting the Child Crisis Center of Mesa, Teddy Bear Affair benefiting the Phoenix Chil- dren’s Hospital, Yearly Blanket & Necessities Drive, 4-H riding and drill demonstra- tions, Red Neese Scholarship Fund, Rockstars for Rachel Memorial Barrel Race and Family Gymkhana, and Roots n Boots Special Kids Rodeo.
We were honored to attend their practice night in Queen Creek, AZ and the “SASI Girls” dressed up in their full dress show attire. It was still very warm in Arizona at the time, and we appreciate the “SASI Girls” rehearsing in full dress. Due to extreme heat in Arizona, the “SASI Girls” performance schedules are November thru May. If you are interested in booking the “SASI Girls” for an event go to
http://www.sasiattitude.org/. These young ladies are exceptional role models, and their show is one to see!
I had the opportunity to sit down with a few of the “SASI Girls”, and find out what it takes to become a “SASI Girl”. Chelsey Underwood, Drill Director, fills me in. “Right now we are preparing for the GCPRA in November in Laughlin, NV. To carry the spon- sor flags in each rodeo, 3 min drill. Just like the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, getting the crowd excited, ready to rock, we do the same thing just (on) horseback. We have a routine, we practice many times.” Watching the “SASI Girls” is similar to watching a marching band, or synchronized swimming, these girls have to have excellent horse- manship, and rely on each other. Age to be a “SASI Girl” is 10 on up.
A new routine for the “SASI Girls” take 3 to 4 practices, practice night is Wednesdays, and most of the girls live in the East Valley.
Riders: Emilie Jewell • Michaela • Haley • Kayli • Jordan • Chelsea • Megan • Tatum • Rylee Kelci • Brooke • Riley • Danielle
SASI Board of Directors: Tim Neese • Jennifer Neese • Jodie Hamblin • Melissa Seliger • Chelsea Underwood HORSE & AG MAGAZINE I DECEMBER / JANUARY 2018 19
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48
