day-to-day activities of the program and the training of the Handlers and Ralphie. In the spring of 2016 Taylor Stratton, also a former Ralphie Handler, was brought on as the new Assistant Coach. Ralphie V was initially transported in the same custom steel, black stock trailer that carried Ralphie III and IV. In 2012 a new, highly customized aluminum stock trailer was purchased through donations made to the program, which is now used to transport Ralphie V. In 2016, a new black leather harness and headstall was used for Ralphie, built by Bill Jesser Saddlery out of Longmont, Colorado. The new harness kept the iconic brass "CU" located on the front of her headstall, and the leather color was switched from brown to black. The brass CU logo was made by Ray "Butch" Cornell, the son of Ray Cornell who built the first Ralphie harness. The previous harness that she wore was also worn by Ralphie III and IV. Ralphie V wore the "Ralphie Blanket" for her first two-season, but never liked to wear it and has not worn it since. Ralphie V makes many appearances throughout the school year to support Colorado and the University. During football seasons, she attends the Ralphie's Corral pre-game party on campus. One hour before kickoff, Ralphie stands on the northeast sideline, ready to welcome the Buffs onto the field. Ralphie V officially retired on November 12, 2019 after almost 12 seasons. Due to temperament issues, she did not run the previous 2 home football games prior to her retirement. The search for the next mascot, to be named Ralphie VI, was said to be "ongoing" as of November 2019. Ralphie VI Born: May 27 2020, Chadron, Nebraska Served: September 1, 2021 – Present Folsom Field Games: 6 Mile High Stadium Games: 0 Away Stadium Games: 0 Conference Championship Games: 0 Bowl Games: 0 Football Team Record When Ralphie Ran at Folsom Field: 4-2 Football Team Record When Ralphie Ran at Any Game: 4-2 Total Games: 6 On September 1, 2021, Ralphie VI was formally announced as the successor to Ralphie V. Ralphie VI was born on May 27, 2020 on a ranch belonging to Colorado alumnus Will Isham just north of Chadron, Nebraska. Orphaned at birth after being rejected by her mother, Ralphie VI was adopted and raised in part by a beef cow. After it was decided that Ralphie V would retire,