2008 Officers
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00PM
Joel Womack - Captain - (816) 781-3225
Bob Hunsperger - President - (816) 228-7000
John Myers - Secretary - (816) 532-9926 / Cell: (816) 225-8779 - Email: jmyco@sbcglobal.net
Liaison - Captain of the Guard

The Mounted Guard of Ararat Shrine was formed in October 1924. For many years, the membership of the Mounted Guard was made up of persons who were connected to the Kansas City stockyards, however in recent years, the members come from all walks of life.

The horses used by the Mounted Guard must be Bay geldings with a black mane and tail and must stand 15 hands 1 inch to 15 hands 3 inches. The only other color used is now white horses which are used as the color guard.

All parade and drill tack, equipment and oriental uniforms are owned by the unit and are kept in a custom built trailer which contains 32 individual saddle racks and all other necessary equipment.

The unit has performed from coast to coast and border to border including the Parade of Champions of North America. For over 50 years they have been a part of the American Royal Horse Show.