The monthly gymkhana at Minor Field took on a solemn, heartfelt tone Saturday, Sept. 6 as the Lions Club of Anza Valley dedicated the event to the memory of Monique Morton, mother of three and an avid horsewoman who died in a riding accident Sunday, Aug. 31. She sacrificed her own life in an effort to save another and with this extraordinary act, preserved the life she endeavored to save.Family, friends and community members gathered to celebrate Morton’s life in ceremonies before and during the equestrian games.To start the event, her family filed silently into the arena, surrounded by riders and their mounts, many wearing turquoise, Morton’s favorite color. A United States Air Force Color Guard presented the flag as the family looked on. The arena flag was raised, then lowere
