But for an Abbotsford-based draft horse musical ride team, the fairytale will only come true if they raise enough money to get there.

The Canadian Clyde Ride Team of America, headed by Abbotsford entrepreneur Wendee Cristante, has been invited to grace the streets of Disneyland to perform in their scheduled twice-daily parades between Christmas and New Year's.

"This is the first time an outside horse act has been asked to perform in Disneyland," said Kristen Spencer, who helps with the team.

"It's an honour to be asked, but Disneyland doesn't pay to get us there."

Spencer and Cristante figure they'll need to raise six figures - at least $250,000 - to get nine riders and a spare, and nine horses, plus all their gear and related equipment, to California.

They're hoping to stay in order to participate in the New Year's Day Rose Bowl Parade as well.

"It's amazing how much Clydesdales appeal to everyone," Spencer said.

"The performance is a bit like the RCMP musical ride, but all women riders, with the glitz and glamour of Vegas."

The team, which has performed at more than 300 parades and events, including the Calgary Stampede and the Hollywood Santa Parade, is groomed, fed and trained by Cristante alone, Spencer said.

"She does the full-time job of three or four people, all by herself," Spencer said, adding there is no funding for the team, other than what is fundraised.

"We'd love to partner with a local company and work with them on commercials or an ad campaign. Corporate or business sponsors would be great."

Cristante, while gently petting and talking to parade lead horse Prince Charming, a shire rescued by the SPCA, said the Disneyland parades are also a chance for the riders and horses to be Canadian ambassadors.

The team performs a red and white Canadian Cowgirl presentation, each carrying the Canadian flag, with their mounts sporting the glittering red maple leaf, as part of the performance.

"I think it will be great to have a positive presentation based in Abbotsford on show for the world, especially with 2010 coming," Cristante said, referring to the Olympics - and its opening ceremonies.

"This is a first for Canada and a first for Disneyland, and I think it could be a plus for Abbotsford and the entire Lower Mainland."

The huge horses always draw crowds, Cristante said.

"These big, heavy horses touch the souls of people of all ages. The generation of people who used these horses in the fields are still alive," she said.

"It can bring them back. It's a magical experience for so many."

Visit the Canadian Clyde Ride Team of America website at www.canadianclyderide.com for more information.