The 2nd California Cavalry, Company "F", Sacramento Rangers conducts its first patrol of the season at Camelot Equestrian Park. This area is on or very near the site of the Pence Ranch, patrolled by the original 2nd C.C.V. in 1863.
Date(s): February 24, 2013. Album by 2nd cal cav member. 1 - 21 of 21 Total. 2008 Visits.
1 Riding out Capt. Starr and 1st Sgt. Baldwin lead off the patrol near the historic Pence Ranch.
2 Sunrise behind Pvts. Markey and Shannon follow "by-twos", Sgt. Duncan trails the patrol ready to collar any stragglers.
3 Windy Ridge Pvt. Wilson and Cpl. Whiting lead by the 1st Sgt. and Capt.
4 Surveying the Valley
5 "Front into line" "Right dress, Private"!
6 Proper use of saber If you attempt to pick up a dropped haversack in this manner, be sure it is fastened. If the contents spilled out, you would be forced to.......
7 Captain Augustus W. Starr Out-standing in his field.
8 A Short break
9 Sgt. Duncan ..And new cav. mount, Gunner.
10 Cav Mount Gunner ..and Sgt. Duncan
11 Lunch break on the trail
12 Some shade And shielded from the wind.
13 Lunchtime
14 Capt. Starr reads his telegraphs Cav mount Shiloh considers dishing out some punishment.
15 Cav Mount Zuni Is it patrol season again? Already?
16 Cav. Mount "Gunner" "You guys do this for fun"?
17 Delicate Work Cpl. Braiding?
18 New, Braided Horsehair "Hurricane String" That oughta keep your hat on... Maybe. "It works! So long as the w..." View Comments...
19 Break's Over Prepare to mount up.
20 photographer needed "*cough cough* Where do I s..." View Comments...
21 Uh, Capt.? Please tell me you weren't wearing that when it happened... However, it might explain a lot. "An amazingly perfect impri..." View Comments...
Great shots, have a great season. Looking forward to living vicariously through the troop! - James H. Marks | jameshmarks.com, Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:00PM