The rolling grasslands of the sprawling Empire Ranch, framed by mountains, cottonwoods and mesquite trees, formed the perfect backdrop for the Old Pueblo Pioneer ride March 7, 8 & 9 near Sonoita, AZ in the AERC's Southwest region. Ride Manager Marilyn McCoy, Assistant Ride Manager Roger Taylor, Head Vet Sid Zarges and DVM daughter Kristi along with a group of vet students kept everything running smoothly. Six horse-rider teams finished all three days, with newly inducted Hall of Fame rider Bill Wilson and his horse Truly BoldnLively recording the fastest overall time. Earl Baxter and his Hall of Fame and "Perfect Ten" horse Catch Me if You Can were hot on their heels. A third Hall of Fame rider, Crockett Dumas, was third, followed by Sharon Dumas, Karl Phaler and Corrie Clinton.