From
The Piedmont PFHA President
Dear Members and Friends,
Thanks to all of you who came to Valerie Fox’s El Escondite
Farm on November 5 for our Piedmont Meeting and Awards Banquet.
The atmosphere was casual and fun and over 100 members participated
in the meeting and election. I appreciate each of you who
offered suggestions or comments during the meeting. Congratulations
to Shaw Laney, who was elected to begin a Piedmont Board of
Director’s position on January 1, 2006, for a three-year
term. I thank wholeheartedly Randy Williams, who stepped into
a vacated position last year and has filled it admirably.
It is wonderful to see some new faces becoming involved in
the management of our region’s activities and new members
joining our region.
Congratulations to the many High Point Award winners, who
were awarded beautiful silver trays for open, amateur, and
specialty classes and silver photo albums or frames for the
youth classes.
The by-law changes that were proposed all passed. Beginning
with the election in the fall of 2006, Piedmont will have
it’s normal 4 officers, a separate national delegate,
and 4 directors, making a total nine-member board of directors.
The 2006 election will involve all but two of the director
positions. Officers will also at that time begin their terms
immediately upon election. Thanks to our director Ann Furr
for coordinating this massive effort of handling and counting
ballots. I encourage any of you who may wish to run for office
to become more involved during this next year, attend all
the meetings, and generally understand the dynamics of our
region. In addition to the board members, we have several
important committees who coordinate all of our activities
and programs.
Thanks to Jeanne Griggs, we have an outline for a Fun Show
Circuit Awards Program which we will be discussing at the
January membership meeting and hope to implement beginning
February 1. This will be a High Point program for open shows
and our own Paso Fino fun shows, basically any shows that
are not pointed through the PFHA. This will be an incentive
for more members to show their horses in these venues where
we are not just showing to ourselves and where we can promote
the breed. Similarly, we will have a program to recognize
our avid trail riders through accumulation of time spent in
the saddle through any non-show activity, with awards given
as hour milestones are reached. We hope that these programs
will broaden the appeal and the interest in Piedmont PFHA
and promote the enjoyment of our horses even more.
Some Piedmont members took the time to answer the surveys
from the September issue of the Password. Director Randy Williams
compiled the data which we are using to plan our 2006 event
year and pick our show judges. This data indicated that our
members wish to stay with the Clemson show arena, although
you do want to try other locations such as Tryon, Camden,
and N. Augusta. Our members are receptive to having a joint
show with adjoining regions but want to keep the Asheville
show in the same format as the 2005 show. Thanks to those
of you who took the time to complete your surveys. Based on
your feedback we are planning a special version of the Clemson
show for April 14-15, 2006, since April 16 is Easter Sunday.
Note that the Asheville show has been moved to the fourth
weekend in June (its original dates) which will be June 21-25,
2006, which will put us two weeks away from the Lexington,
VA, show hosted by Mason-Dixon Region.
I would like to take this time to thank all the people who
have supported me and helped me during this past year as your
Piedmont PFHA President. Our region is really for and about
the members and I strive to remember and practice that at
all times. I look forward to another successful and safe year
for our members and our region. Best wishes to you all for
a wonderful holiday season and safe travels wherever you may
go.
Sincerely,
Milda Minter
Its
Time to Renew Your Annual Piedmont Membership Dues
There is a new printable size Piedmont membership
form online you can print and mail. Remember a person
buying a Paso Fino horse from a Piedmont member can give the
buyer a free annual Piedmont membership, along with a PFHA
membership (need free new membership form from PFHA). If you
have not renewed your 2006 membership, the November 2005 Password
will be your last one. There is a new Trail Ride Guest Membership
category available for one trail ride at $10.00. The Piedmont
website Membership page will be updated in the January update
to include all members who have renewed, so renew or join
now to be included. Joining as a Piedmont Farm membership
includes being listed in Piedmont's online Farm Directory,
Membership Directory, includes your website listing, entitles
you to 3 votes, and include 1-2 adults.
Piedmont
Marketing
For the new year, Piedmont is increasing its marketing and
promotion with expansion of the Piedmont exhibit booth to
include a breed stall at the Southern Horse Festival in December.
Additionally print display ads promoting Piedmont activities,
Piedmont Paso Finos, and Piedmont farms are being planned
for regional equine publications, such as The Saltblock
Gazette and Southeast Equine. We have designated
areas with Piedmont members to work on marketing in those
areas, such as (1) central Charlotte/Triad area of NC, (2)
western Asheville NC/SC, (3) central/eastern Raleigh, NC (4)
central/eastern SC. If you would like to help out in one of
these areas, let either Lynn Gallup or Milda Minter know.
We also look forward to hearing your marketing ideas for Paso
Finos and Piedmont.
Piedmont
Website Advertising
Got
a Paso Fino for sale or a Piedmont Futurity Stallion to promote,
now is the time to submit your Classified Ads for Piedmont's
website. To include one photo in your ad is only $40 for Piedmont
members for one entire year online on the world wide web.
Piedmont classified ad pages are showing up in search engines,
so get yours to be included. Currently there are a number
of new ads that will be added very soon to the Sale Barn and
Stallion Row webpages. Be sure your ads are included, so anyone
on the web can find you easily! See the very affordable ad
rates.
Classified advertising helps to pay for the Piedmont website.
Piedmont
PFHA's Exhibit wins 3rd Place at the Southern Horse Festival
2005
Southern Horse Festival Photo Gallery
From December 2nd-4th, 2005 the Southern Horse Festival drew horse
fanciers from near and far across North Carolina, to the NC State
Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC. There were many equine demonstrations
and also educational seminars over the dourse of the three days.
Piedmont PFHA had an exhibit booth space and a breed stall to show
off the Paso Fino horse. This will be the second year Piedmont has
an exhibit. This was the first year in judging the breed exhibits
and Piedmont won 3rd place. Jeany Hicks, Kerry Wachtman, Ali Casey,
Milda Minter, Donna, Ashley and Bryant Brooks, and Lynn Gallup helped
greet visitors to the Piedmont exhibit over the three days. Piedmont's
exhibit was very festive with red drapery with holiday greenery
and white twinkly lights. Piedmont's new photo display board showed
lots of great pictures of the many advantages and talents of Paso
Finos. In the Piedmont stall, Milda Minter had brought her beautiful
black three-year-old National Junior Youth Champion
filly
to greet visitors and provide three Paso Fino demonstrations! In
the final demonstration of the show, the Parade of Breeds on Sunday
afternoon, Milda and her black filly brought the rest of the Parade
to a stand still to watch her make her "parade pass",
and then was the only horse breed to draw applause from the audience
after their ride around the Dorton Arena. Salute to the Paso Finos!
Lynn Gallup
Piedmont
PFHA Membership Meeting is January 7th, 2006
A Piedmont PFHA membership meeting will be held on Saturday, January
7, 2006, at the Holiday Inn University in Charlotte. This hotel
is located off W. T. Harris Blvd, exit #45, off I-85. The meeting
will be held at 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing proposed
PFHA rule changes which will be voted on at the national membership
convention in California on January 13-15, 2006, by the Piedmont
delegate Milda Minter. Other items to be discussed will include
a proposal for a Piedmont Trail Riders Award Program and a Fun Circuit
High Point Award Program, which we plan to implement beginning February
1, 2006, plus the overview of the 2006 show and trail ride calendar.
Directions to the Holiday Inn University: take I-85 Northbound
or Southbound to exit #45 (W. T. Harris Blvd.) just north of Charlotte.
Exit to go East on Harris Blvd. At the second stoplight, go right
onto University Executive Park Drive. Go about 1 block and the hotel
is on the left. Ask at the front desk for the meeting room for the
Piedmont Paso Fino Horse Association.
Please try to attend this meeting and make your wishes known on
the rule change proposals. They will be printed in the December
issue of the Paso Fino Horse World so you can familiarize youself
with them before coming to the meeting.
Piedmont
Youth Contest
We are holding a contest to pick a name for our upcoming Trail Rides
Award program and want all youth to participate. This award program
will be for people who ride their horses in a non-competitive setting,
such as personal trail rides, parades, organized trail rides, schooling
or lessons, etc. Names for the national awards programs are "Pasos
for Pleasure" and "Ticket to Ride" which cannot be
duplicated. The Piedmont youth member whose suggestion is picked
will win a $25 cash prize.
If you want to participate, send your name suggestion to Shaw Laney,
195 Watson Road, Enoree, SC, 29335. You may submit more than one
name. The winner will be picked by the Piedmont BOD at the board
meeting on January 7, and then will be announced at the membership
meeting that day.
2005
Piedmont PFHA High Point Awards
Bella Forma Yearling Colts -- Corsair Centellas
Bella Forma Two-year-old Colts -- Troyano Pequento Bahias
Bella Forma Three-year-old Colts -- Habanero Ltd
Bella Forma Stallions -- Relampago de Flat Rock
Bella Forma Yearling Fillies -- Echo's Serafina de Bravo
Bella Forma Two-year-old Fillies -- Coloso's Serafina
Bella Forma Three-year-old Fillies -- Coloso's Musica PM
Bella Forma Mares -- Independencia Prestante
Bella Forma Yearling Geldings -- Guillermo Bravo
Bella Forma Two-Year-old Geldings (tie) -- Rellano PM
Bella Forma Two-year-old Geldings (tie) -- Pisaro PM
Bella Forma Three-year-old Geldings -- Gallego PM
Bella Forma Geldings -- Cancionero de Willaway
Classic Fino Schooling Three-year-old Fillies -- Summer's Primadona
Classic Fino Schooling Four-year-old Fillies -- Fianza de Herencia
Classic Fino Mares -- Pokahontas de la Vina
Classic Fino Stallions -- Gioco de Ca'Grande
Classic Fino Amateur/Owner Schooling Three Year Fillies -- La Esquisita
de LM
Classic Fino Amateur/Owner Mares -- La Valia de Fe
Classic Fino Amateur/Owner Geldings -- Cancionero de Willaway
Classic Fino Amateur/Owner Stallions -- Gioco de Ca'Grande
Costume -- Gwen Costner
Versatility -- El Indio Elegante
Trail -- El Tsarevich del Azur
Driving -- Rosa Dela Bynto
Country Pleasure -- Arapaho EZG
Performance Schooling Three Year Fillies -- Alenea de Escolar
Performance Schooling Three Year Colts -- Habanero Ltd
Performance Schooling Four Year Fillies -- Cascada de Premier HG
Performance Schooling Four Year Colts -- Caballero Dominante FI
Performance Mares -- La Reventa
Performance Geldings -- Cohete de Herencia
Performance Stallions -- Relampago de Flat Rock
Performance Amateur/Owner Schooling Three Year Fillies -- Maria
del Duque
Performance Amateur/Owner Schooling Four Year Fillies -- Cascada
de Premier HG
Performance Amateur/Owner Schooling Four Year Colts -- Caballero
Dominante FI
Performance Amateur/Owner Mares (tie) -- Diosa de Fantasy
Performance Amateur/Owner Mares (tie) -- Celestia del Cardenal
Performance Amateur/Owner Geldings -- Santana Americano
Performance Amateur/Owner Stallions -- Retorno del Bosque
Pleasure Schooling Three Year Fillies -- Isabela del Cardenal
Pleasure Schooling Three Year Colts -- El Ertirrador
Pleasure Schooling Three Year Geldings -- Galano del Bosque
Pleasure Schooling Four Year Fillies -- Dictadora de Flat Rock
Pleasure Schooling Four Year Colts -- Rescate de La Hacienda
Pleasure Schooling Four Year Geldings -- Conquistar de Diedko
Pleasure Mares -- Lirica de Mardana
Pleasure Geldings -- General
Pleasure Stallions -- Farolito del Lagos
Pleasure Amateur/Owner Schooling Three Year Fillies -- Sonata de
Dictador
Pleasure Amateur/Owner Schooling Four Year Fillies -- Serina de
Ca'Grande
Pleasure Amateur/Owner Schooling Four Year Geldings -- Conquistar
de Diedko
Pleasure Amateur/Owner Mares -- Demitria de Dulce
Pleasure Amateur/Owner Geldings -- General
Pleasure Amateur/Owner Stallions -- Carbonero del Bosque
2005 Overall High Point Colt -- Caballero Dominante FI
2005 Overall High Point Filly -- Coloso's Musica PM
2005 Overall High Point Mare -- Independencia Prestante
2005 Overall High Point Stallion -- Relampago de Flat Rock
2005 Overall High Point Gelding -- General
Classic Fino Junior -- Brittain Williams
Classic Fino Sub-Junior -- Jordan Irvan
Performance Junior -- Tim Wolkowicz
Performance Sub-Junior -- Jordan Irvan
Pleasure Junior -- Wesley Anderson
Pleasure Sub-Junior -- Brett Aldred, Jr
Equitation Sub-Junior 7-9 -- Jennifer Orr
Equitation Sub-Junior 10-12 -- Laura Orr
Equitation Junior -- Christopher Furr
Horsemanship Sub-Junior 7-9 -- Jennifer Orr
Horsemanship Sub-Junior 10-12 -- Brett Aldred, Jr
Horsemanship Junior -- Christopher Furr
Overall High Point Sub-Junior -- Brett Aldred, Jr
Overall High Point Junior -- Christopher Furr
2005
NC State Fair Paso Fino Show Report
NC
State Fair Photo Gallery
Seventy-seven Paso Finos exhibited at the NC State Fair October
17th in Raleigh, NC. This was seven more horses then in 2004. Exhibitors
took advantage of the low entry fees, double USEF points, two judges
and paybacks for every class. Showing horses at the NC State Fair
was an enjoyable and fun experience for many Piedmont members.
With funnel cakes and chocolate dipped cheesecake on a stick, the
horse show was a festive atmosphere with plenty of observers. The
barns were nice, and there were several warm up arenas, including
a covered one adjoining the main arena. Exhibitors enjoyed the warm
water at the wash racks for their horses, with the fall temperatures
nipping at us after the sun went down.
This year we had a Parade of Flags at the 6pm evening start time
with the USA, NC and PFHA flags. The stands were 2/3 full of interested
fair goers and spectators at the 6pm evening opening ceremonies!
The Youth Pleasure Class had the most entries per class with 14
horses. Way to go, to our enthusiastic youth exhibitors! With the
great turnout we had this year, we may be able to have a day change
to the weekend next year.
Also, our NC State Fair horse show USEF steward Mr. Fred Moretti
was inducted into into the N.C. State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame
(for the horse category) during the Paso Fino show by N.C. Agriculture
Commissioner Steve Troxler. This award honors a person's considerable
contributions to Fair livestock and horse shows.
The NC State Fair Advisory meeting for the 2006
show is scheduled for December 12th in Raleigh,
NC. If you have comments, please email them to Lynn Gallup by December
10th, 2005 to lynngallup@gracewoodpasos.com.
Piedmont
Trail Ride Reports
The day did not look promising on October 22nd for the Latta
Plantation Ride. However, all clouds lifted and blew away
for a beautiful sunny day. Piedmont members, Patrisha & Bill
Norman, Sue Yearwood, Keith Siler, Tony Casagrande, Ann & Micah
Furr and Trail Leader, Candace Link, were in attendance. Latta Plantation
has made many improvements. All trails have been widened and marked
with color-coded trail markers for ease in finding your way.. All
boggy places have been reworked with tile and culverts and gravel
base has been spread on all trails. The gravel does make it a place
where shoes are necessary; however, by Spring it is anticipated
that the trail base will be settled, which will make it the perfect
place to ride.
November 12th was a picture perfect day for the Salem
Lake Ride. Piedmont members Sue & Tom Yearwood from
Roxboro, Joe & Eileen Wilhem from Pinnacle, Connie & Debbie
Wolkowicz from Ronks, PA, Connie, Keith & Stephanie Syler from
Advance, Milda, Christina & Morgan Minter from Lexington and
Don & Joy Posey from Hickory were in attendance. We all squeezed
our rigs into the parking lot and saddled up for the seven mile
loop ride around Salem Lake. The sky was Carolina Blue and we enjoyed
mild temperatures. Homemade chili was provided by Trail Ride Coordinator,
Candace Link.
We have had a very successful year on the Trail. All rides were
well attended; fellowship and food were enjoyed by all. Trail rides
for the 2006 season will include some of the old favorite places
along with the addition of some new possibilities such as Clemson,
Cane Creek, South Mountain, Moss Foundation and Sand Hills State
Forest. If you have a suggestion for a ride or you would like to
volunteer to be a Trail Ride Host for a specific ride in a Park
you frequently ride in, please contact Candace Link, Trail Ride
Coordinator at (336) 940-2936 or email: pasolink@msn.com
Piedmont
Awards Banquet and Meeting held at El Escondite
Valerie Fox welcomed us to her beautiful farm, El Escondite, on
November 5th for a casual and fun awards banquet and meeting. Several
members enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather by trail riding before
the event. Several budding artists, including Hannah Reid and Ashley
Aldred, entertained us with karaoke after the dinner.
Paso
Fino Test-Rides were #1 at Gracewood Farm's Open House
Over 35 people from the greater Raleigh, NC area attended the Gracewood
Farm Open House on Sunday, November 13 in New Hill, NC. Many were
new to the breed and enjoyed the Paso Fino horses. One guest said:
"The ride was a first for me on a gaited horse and I loved
it! It is such a different ride and how smooth!" Larry Revels
from the Saltblock Gazette came to cover the event and took lots
of photos. Of course, this rodeo cowboy had to ride a Paso Fino
for the first time, but it was no rodeo. Larry was anxious to try
out the "sounding board" and just loved it...the sound
of the Paso Fino beat. Saltblock Gazette is a new equine newspaper
and a January 2006 Stallion special edition is planned. Visit them
at http://www.saltblockgazette.com.
Demonstrations were given by Lynn Gallup on La Sombra BLS, on Novia
Dulce de Gracia with "bridleless riding", and with Emperador
La Estrella showing the natural Paso Fino gait on a lunge line,
Bella Forma two lines, and also under saddle. Paso Fino test-riders
ages ranged from five years to 60-something, and they all enjoyed
the smooth ride!
Youth
Equitation Mundial will be March 11th at Chetola Farms
Chetola Farms, in Monroe, NC (near Charlotte) is hosting a Youth
Mundial Clinic on March 11, 2006. If you are interested in participating,
please email chetola@aol.com.
The CONFEPASO 2006 Youth Equitation Mundial will be held in Kissimmee,
Florida July 3-9, 2006. Teams by age and gender will compete in
this prestigious international competition.
Union
County Barn Tour Report
In October a group of riders and their horses set out from Chetola
Farms to participate in Union County’s Barn Tour and Parade
of Breeds. They took five horses who demonstrated the variety of
Paso Fino styles, including pleasure, performance and fino. The
crowd was impressed with the versatility, manners and beauty of
each and every horse. The youngest rider, 6 year old Micah Furr,
dressed as a gun-toting cowgirl, rode her horse, Rose, and stole
the show. Her brother, Christopher and Brittain Williams rode side
by side, showing the talents of their mounts, a performance stallion
and a fino mare. Afterwards the crowd was very complimentary of
the horses and several onlookers plan to try a Paso Fino in the
near future. What a great way to market our breed!
Congratulations
to Piedmont newlyweds
Brandy and Shaw Laney recently got married at the White Cliffs of
Dover Cathedral in London, England!
Sending
Get Well Wishes
Sending best wishes for a speedy and full recovery to Piedmont member
Donna Brooks of Roanoke Rapids, NC.
Condolences
to the Figueroa Family
Cese Figueroa's father Cunda Figueroa passed away. Please keep the
Figueroa family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through
this difficult time.
The
St. Jude's Children's Hospital Fundraiser Report
The St. Jude's Children's Hospital fundraiser Nov 12th at Fantasia
Farms was a delight! Lauri Pistolis did a great job of organizing
the fundraiser and getting local businesses to donate items to raffle
and auction. Her boarders volunteered their day to help, making
it a true family affair. Paso Fino enthusiasts from as far away
as Mississippi and Pennsylvania came to participate in this worthwile
fundraiser, and to exhibit their horses to an eager and receptive
crowd. Several Paso Finos found new homes due to the exhibitions.
Face painting, pony rides, hay rides, food and refreshment, a used
tack sale, raffles for prizes, and a silent auction for donated
items were enjoyed by a large crowd from the Charlotte area. We
enjoyed lunch and the horse demos sitting on hay bales, laughing,
and chatting with the crowd. Thank you, Lauri and Dennis, for a
fun day and the opportunity to share our Paso Finos with such a
nice group of interested folks. Jeff Williams, www.williamsphotography.photoreflect.com,
took some nice photos of the day and is donating their use to Piedmont,
asking only for photo credits. The following link should take you
right to the images taken at the St. Judes event on Nov. 12th.
"What a day to remember....I would like to thank all of you
that helped me to make this event, one of the best! I believe we
succeeded in not only raising over $3000.00 for such an incredible
cause, but I think we definately educated hundreds of people who
would have never know what a Paso Fino was!
Williams photography was there and captured it all on film...he
will be forwarding a disc so we can use these pictures on the website,
newsletters, etc. Again, Thank you all so much for everything!"
Lauri & Dennis Pistolis
The
Salt Block Gazette new equine newspaper is now reaching
over 40,000 equine owners a month across North Carolina, having
recently expanded their distribution area to include the Charlotte
and western regions of the state. Please feel free to submit articles,
breed association news or area events free of charge to P.O. Box
1159 Richlands, NC 28574 or email us at thesaltblock@thesaltblockgazette.com.
Reading about other equestrian's experiences and sharing our funny
stories, hard knocks, and knowledge is what makes The Salt Block
Gazette unique. We love to hear from you! A January 2006
stallion breed edition special is planned, visit online
at www.saltblockgazette.com
for more information.
NCSU
Veterinary Medicine Stallion Service Auction
Help Future Equine Vets! We need them!!! NC State University College
of Veterinary Medicine Stallion Service Auction will be held Nov.
1 through Dec. 15, 2005 for the 2006 breeding season. Proceeds benefit
the Student Chapters of the American Association of Equine Practitioners
and the Society for Theriogenology. Bids may be placed online starting
Nov. 1 with starting bids at half normal stud fee. Check out the
website at http://clubs.ncsu.edu/equine.
A
Piedmont Youth Member can win a $500 US Savings Bond
In a program sponsored by Pinnacle Paso Finos, starting June 15,
with the 2005 Piedmont Asheville Classic and running through Memorial
Day 2006, a $500 US Savings Bond will be awarded to the Junior member
who collects and turns in the most Southern States "Proof of
Purchase" seals. So start clipping your Legends, Reliance &
Triple Crown horse feed bags’ "Proof of Purchase"
seals. An equal number of seals will be credited for each bulk feed
slip turned in. Credit will be given by the actual number of seals
or bulk tickets turned in (each 50lb feed equals 1 seal). Ask your
friends, trainers, aunts, uncles, grandparents, neighbors, anyone
you know who feeds Southern States horse feed to their horses. Proceeds
from this drive will be used to fund the Piedmont Futurity program.
So, starting June 15th, 2005, mail your "Proof of Purchase"
seals to: Joe & Eileen Wilhem, PINNACLE PASO FINOS, 1285 Stony
Ridge Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043. If you have any questions call (336)
325-3052 or email joes9245@aol.com.
Piedmont's
Website Ranks High in the Top Search Engines
Have you got a Paso Fino horse to sell or a stallion at
stud and need to get the word out to people who might be interested?
Doing a search where www.piedmontpasofino.org would be ranked when
typing in the key words: "paso fino horses NC" came up
with excellent ranking results in the Internet's top search engines.
MSN had it listed as 3rd on page 1, Google had it listed as 5th
on page 1, and Altavista had it listed as 12th and still on page
one. Considering Piedmont doesn't pay for any priority listings,
these are exceptional results. Many surfers will not go past the
first page in doing hits. Piedmont's website fell on the first page
of these widely used search engines. Now
is the time to get your Piedmont website classified ads in for the
next month. The ads stay online for an entire year.
Don't miss out on this Internet advertising opportunity. The rates
are very cost competitive compared to other horse sites. See
Piedmont's advertising page for rate
information and submit your Internet ads. There are members
and non-member rates.
Piedmont
Activities now available on DVD
The Piedmont
Clinic at Minter's Rancho Paso Bravo (April
2005) and the "Dinner
in the Dirt" at the 2005 Asheville show are
available on DVD from Galopando TV, $40.00 each. For ordering information,
or for other advertising opportunities, call 1-877-PASO-DVD, or
visit GalopandoTV on the web www.galopandotv.com.
Piedmont
Membership Directory
available
If anyone needs a membership directory mailed directly, please let
Milda know and one will be send to you. This is the new 2005-2006
directory that was handed out at the Piedmont Classic show in Asheville.
It has the latest member listing and farm directory, plus officer
information. It is also a valuable tool for new members or prospective
buyers to see how active our region is. Call Milda Minter (336)
764-4785 or email mpminter60@aol.com.
Don't
Forget the Free One Year Membership for First Time Paso Fino Buyers
For those PFHA members selling horses, remember to fill out the
paperwork for any new buyers to get a free one-year individual
membership in Piedmont (as well as nationals). Invite them to
participate in any of our events, make them feel welcome in our
association. Give us their name(s) so that we can send them a
membership directory. Your involvement could make the difference
as to whether they stay with us or drift away from the breed or
association. Our association is here to help and support us all.
Please stay involved and help keep Piedmont PFHA one of the most
active regions in the country.
Asheville
Show Trailer Sponsor
One
of the major sponsors for the Asheville Show, The Piedmont Classic,
is Southern Star Trailers of Brunswick, GA. We will have a trailer
drawing for our Region for the next 9 years, thanks to the generosity
of Larry Herrington, owner/manager. The trailers are all the Silver
Star brand, offering top features and safety for your horses,
plus ease of handling and light weight. If you are looking for
a new trailer of any size or type, contact Larry at (912) 261-8484
and wee what he can do for you!
Piedmont Membership
There is a new printable size Piedmont membership
form online you can use. Remember a person buying a Paso Fino
horse from a Piedmont member can give the buyer a free annual Piedmont
membership, along with a PFHA membership (need free new membership
form from PFHA). If you have not renewed your 2004 membership, you
will not receive the Password edition. There is a new Trail Ride
Guest Membership category available for one trail ride at $10.00.
Important Piedmont News Deadlines
Piedmont PFHA Web site Deadlines
The 25th of each month will
be the tentative deadline for getting new information to the webmaster
with a target date around the1st of each month for page updates
to be online. Email information in MS Word or notepad format if
attachment or within the email message to Lynn Gallup
webmaster
email . News and Event photos should be sized to 72-100
dpi before emailing.
Paso Fino Horse World Regional News and Deadlines
From
Lori West... Have you and your horse, your child or friend
accomplished something you would like to see in print and share
with the rest of our region? Did you have a great time at a Piedmont
event, and would like to let others know what they missed? Would
you like to encourage a new Paso Fino enthusiast publicly? If so,
please send it to Lori West. I am asking each of you to help by
providing news and photos.
Deadline for submission of news for the Piedmont
article is the first day of each month. There is a 60 day print
publishing deadline, so early submission is essential. Photos
can be scanned and emailed at 300 dpi resolution, or send prints
to me with a stamped, self addressed envelope for their return.
Most digital cameras by default take shots at only 72 dpi,
not very good for printing. Please adjust your cameras to take the
highest quality photo possible. Send news to: Lori
West,
74 Gibbs Road, Leicester, NC 28748 or email to lorihwest@yahoo.com.
Lori's phone: 828-683-1793; Fax: 425-963-5074.
Piedmont Password Deadlines
Email or send your Password news to Marcia Carrico,
305 Clayton Drive, Mocksville, NC 27028. Fax: 336-998-1111 or casacarrico@yadtel.net.
The Password deadlines are the first day of the following months:
January, March, May, July, September, November. The Password is
issued bi-monthly and is mailed around the 10th of the stated months.
Piedmont
PFHA Web site Advertising Rates
Ads run for one year and text info can be updated if horse
is sold or price changes.
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Text Only For Sale Ad. Up
to 50 words; Ads runs up to 1 year (Piedmont member rate);
may be canceled if the horse is sold. Includes e-mail link
and URL link - $25.
(Non-Piedmont member rate - $35).
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Text with One Photo For Sale Ad.
Up to 50 words; Ad runs up to 1 year (Piedmont member rate).
Includes e-mail link and URL link - $40.
(Non-Piedmont member rate - $60).
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Text with 2 Photos For Sale Ad.
Up to 50 words; Ad runs up to 1 year (Piedmont member rate).
Includes e-mail link and URL link - $50.
(Non-Piedmont member rate - $75).
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Photos for ads should be
digitalized or scanned; size specifications should be 300
px by 300 px max. and 72-100 dpi. There will be an additional
charge of $25 per each photo that needs scanning. Please contact
Lynn Gallup
or see the Advertising
page for more info.
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Farm and Membership Directory Email
and/or Web site URL Links
Don't you want your web site
and email address in the farm listing or membership listing
to be just a click away? The link(s) will
stay in place unless you don't renew you membership the following
year.
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$10 for each Piedmont Member Directory
email link
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$10 for each Piedmont Farm Directory
email link
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$10 for each Piedmont Farm Directory
web site URL link
Southern
States Feed Program
Southern States still gives Piedmont money back on every feed bag
coupon that is sent in and for bulk deliveries, which supports the
Piedmont Futurity. If you feed "bag" feed, please take
the time to clip the coupon (in dotted lines) off the back of each
bag. Piedmont gets $.25 for Legends or Equitech
bag and $.10 for every Reliance bag coupon submitted. Piedmont
also gets credit for 50 lb. for bulk deliveries, so save the pink
weight slip. All coupons and weight tickets can be turned in any
time to Milda Minter, by mailing or giving them to her at any Piedmont
event. Thank you for taking the time to support the Futurity through
this program.
Piedmont
PFHA and Country Supply
Recently I was ordering supplies from Country Supply
online and discovered that they have a "donation program"
called Country Care, which donates a portion of a customer's payment
to a non-profit group of the customer's choosing. So, I signed up
the Piedmont Futurity as the non-profit group we can contribute
to. We will get up to 5% of purchases back (excluding dewormers
and shipping costs), much like a Discover Card gives cash back.
In order to participate, all you have to do is make
an order with www.countrysupply.com
and after you put in your credit card information, you will see
a box for "Country Care Code." In this
box you should type PiedmontFuturity" written
without a space between words. Country Supply will tally our corresponding
purchases and send us a check monthly to benefit the futurity program.
Any of you who have shopped through Country Supply
probably know that their prices on grooming supplies, barn tools
and supplies, and horse care items are the best around. Please consider
using them if possible and remember to type "PiedmontFuturity"
as your Country Care Code. Pass this along to any of your friends
who shop for horse supplies and ask them to help us out by shopping
at Country Supply.
Many thanks, Milda Minter
Piedmont
Trail Ride News
NEW
Leatherwood Trail Ride
The NC State University Extension Horse Short Course and Clinic
Series flyer lists a trail ride event in Leatherwood for May 20,
2006. This could be a great opportunity to have some Paso Finos
participate in a non-breed specific organized trail ride. Any
interest here? Contact Lori West at lorihwest@yahoo.com.
Piedmont
Trail Ride Requirements
You must be a Piedmont member
or Trail Ride Member, and contact the Trail Ride Host prior to
Trail Ride deadline to participate.
PFHA Trail Ride Calendar
The Trail Ride Calendar for 2005 includes
all our favorite places to ride, plust a few new and exciting
additions. Our goal is to offer rides in different areas of our
Region so that all our membership can participate. Suggestions
for locations are always welcome, so if you have a favorite place
you would like to see us ride, please let me know so it can be
added to our Calendar. Your trail ride chairman and trail bosses
are planning wonderful rides all around the region. Our attempt
is to have one ride per month. We are putting together a clinic
on trail safety, trail training, and competitive trail riding
for later in the year.
For those that are new to
our Association, we try to offer rides to accommodate the needs
of all our riders. Trails are selected for location and terrain
that is geared toward the gaited horse. To ensure the enjoyment
of all the riders, Trail Hosts generally lead two groups, those
that prefer a slower pace and one for those that prefer a faster
pace. The main goal is to arrive for lunch at the same time to enjoy
fellowship with other riders.
The Trail Hosts listed on the Calendar
of Events have graciously accepted the responsibility for leading
rides at locations they often ride. If you plan to participate in
that ride, you will need to contact the Host so they can obtain
a head count for the ride and food. Some rides are in locations
where food is not nearby and will require you to pack a lunch. If
the ride requires a packed lunch, your Trail Host will inform you
to bring your lunch, a dish for potluck, or tell you food is provided.
If you plan to participate in a Piedmont Ride you
must be a Piedmont member. Membership is an insurance requirement
for designated Piedmont Rides. For non-members and/or members that
may have guests that want to come ride, we do offer a one-time Trail
Ride Membership for $10.00 per person You must contact the host
with your name(s) of the people riding and a telephone number where
you can be reached. Your Trail Host will need this information to
verify your membership and so you can be contacted in the event
the ride has to be cancelled due to weather or other reasons.
Trail Etiquette
Be a courteous trail rider. If you horse kicks, please tie a red
ribbon its tail so others will know to stay clear. If you are riding
a stallion, please ride in front of the group so as not to annoy
mares. Do not run up on horses from behind trying to catch up or
take off in front without warning those around you first. Pay attention
to your Trail Host instructions! Remember, you are there to make
sure everyone has a good safe ride.
Ideas
for Trail Ride Involvement
If you know the trails at the host location, offer to help your
Trail Host lead a group. Often we have those that prefer to go slow
or are on a young horse and prefer a smaller group. Also, if we
have more than 10 horses, it is nice to split into smaller groups
to ride and meet back at an allotted time and location. Coordinate
with you Host to help lead a group.
Offer to help with food: Not everyone rides or prefers
to ride as long as the trail may be. If you are a short-ride person,
or a non-rider who has tagged along to enjoy the day, ask your host
what you can do while the others are riding, volunteer to set up
tables, pick up ice, drinks and food.
Things you need to bring: Lawn chairs. Shovel and/or poop-scooper.
Leave no trace at all facilities so we may continue to ride there.
We have some new and exciting places to ride this year. Hope to
see you there. Happy Trails!
Candace Link, Trail Ride Coordinator, (336) 940-2936 pasolink@msn.com
PFHA
Trail Ride Calendar
If you know of any trail rides your region is sponsoring, tell your
region you want them submitted to the PFHA. If they are submitted
to the PFHA they will be listed on the web site, in the magazine,
on E-News and in Association information packets for FREE. That
means more people will attend and if you would like to participate
in other trail programs provided by the PFHA (Ticket to Ride, Pleasure
Trail, Endurance Trail, Competitive Trail) you can use these rides
as sanctioned trail rides.
Trail
Riding Buddies
If anyone would like to be a Riding Buddy,
or if you want a Buddy to ride in a Park you are interested in
exploring, please let us know! Remember to be courteous enough
to give all these folks at least a day or two’s notice!
If anyone else would like to volunteer to be a Riding Buddy, or
if you want a Buddy to ride in a Park you are interested in exploring,
please let me know so I can put the information in the Newsletter.
Contact Marcia Carrico at (336) 998-1111 or casacarrico@yadtel.net.
Llyn Shook has volunteered to be a “Riding
Buddy”, if anyone wants to come to DuPont State Forest near
Brevard, NC and needs someone to ride with them. Call (828) 884-246
or email her at llynbill@citcom.net.
Marcia Carrico has volunteered to
be a “Riding Buddy”, if anyone wants to come to Salem
Lake Park in Winston-Salem and needs someone to ride with them.
Call (336) 998-1111 or email her at casacarrico@yadtel.net.
Brian & Jill Smith have volunteered
to be “Riding Buddies”, if anyone wants to come to Moses
Cone Park in Blowing Rock, NC. Call (828) 268-0608 or email them
at basvprop@bellsouth.net.
Valerie Fox has volunteered to be
a “Riding Buddy”, if anyone wants to ride at Cane Creek
Park in Waxhaw, NC and needs someone to ride with them. Call (704)
243-0113 or email her at vfox@alltel.net.
Candace Link has volunteered to be
a “Riding Buddy” if anyone wants to come to Pilot Mt,
Latta Park, New River Trail and Sand Hills State Forest and needs
someone to ride with them. Call (336) 940-2936 or email her at pasolink@msn.com.
Ticket
to Ride PFHA Program
The Ticket to Ride is completely free to participate
in for PFHA members. Members will complete a "ticket",
which can be downloaded from the PFHA website or requested by contacting
PFHA. Once the ticket is complete it is returned to the PFHA to
be eligible for drawings that will take place at the Grand National
Championship Show. You do not have to be present to win. You must
be a member of the PFHA at the time of all rides and at the time
of the drawings.
A member can complete as many tickets as they wish.
The more tickets a member completes the better their chances are
for the drawing. The tickets will be held at the PFHA until time
for the drawings. The ticket has five spaces to have completed before
the ticket can be returned to the PFHA. Every time you participate
in a PFHA sanctioned trail ride it will count for two rides. A non
PFHA sanctioned ride is worth one ride. You may use organized trail
rides (must have a Ride Manager and be advertised) or any other
event you participate in with your registered Paso Fino. Backyard
pleasure riding/exercising can not be used for the Ticket to Ride
program. Have the ride manager initial the spaces and sign off on
the back of the ticket.
All-Breed
Open Horse Shows News
Show
off Your Paso Fino at Open All-Breed Horse Shows
Jeanne
Griggs will be gathering info on Open Horse Show Schedules in the
Piedmont region to promote Paso Finos amongst other breeds of horse
owners. If you have an Open All-Breed Horse Show/Circuit you would
like to be included, contact Jeanne Griggs at (864)489-9397 (work)
or (864)490-5339 (home) or email Jeanne
Griggs. There is discussion of tracking potential points for
Paso Finos participants.
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East Coast Open Horse Show Circuit, Bob Martin Eastern
NC Ag. Center, Williamston, NC www.eastcoasthorses.com
- Annual Gaston County Fun Show, Biggerstaff Park,
Dallas, NC. Contact Ann Furr
704-279-7414(H) or
email: drfurr@alltel.net
for more info.
- Southern Horse Festival NC Championship Open Horse Show,
Hunt Horse Complex, Raleigh, NC;
www.southernhorsefestival.com
- Johnston County Horse Show Series, Johnston
County Livestock Arena, Smithfield, NC. Email for more info: sileeno@ipass.net
Southern Horse Festival NC Championship Open Horse Show
There will be an Open Horse Show to be held at the Hunt Horse Complex
in Raleigh, NC during the Southern Horse Festival. On December 5th,
Sunday afternoon, there are classes offered for gaited horses. Click
here for a list of the Non-Trotting Classes or go to www.southernhorsefestival.com.
Spartanburg
Horsemen’s Association All-Breed Horse Shows
The Spartanburg Horsemen’s Assoc is a non-profit all-breed
organization that is having shows at Croft Park in Spartanburg,
SC, shows. Paso Finos are welcome in EVERY class and each person
is instructed to dress appropriate for their breed. The dates for
the 2005 shows are September 17, October
15, and November 19. More detailed information
and class sheets can be found at www.shahorseshows.com
or call Jeanne Griggs at (864)489-9397 (work) or (864)490-5339 (home)
or email Jeanne Griggs.
Last year we had Pasos shown in the Cross Rails
class, a couple of the English Equitation classes (a few first
places there by the way!), Pole Bending and Barrel Racing. However,
classes 19 and 21 (which are Saddle seat classes) are the two
that are predominantly, some months exclusively Paso Fino now!
It really is a great show for beginners, students, as
a "dress rehearsal" show for young or green horses,
or a fun and inexpensive way to show in a very relaxed, family
atmosphere! We hope to see lots of Piedmont Paso Finos at the
next how! ...Jeanne Griggs
The
East Coast Open Horse Show Circuit offers Non-Trotting
Classes just for Paso Finos and Peruvian Pasos. The other gaited
breeds would enter in the Racking classes. Check out their web site
for more info... East
Coast Open Horse Show Circuit is held at the Bob Martin Eastern
North Carolina Agricultural Center and offers year end awards. Contact
info is Trish Andrews at 252-799-0334 or email sitrish123@earthlink.net.
NEW
Johnston County Horse Show Series
The Johnston County Horse Show Series offers a
friendly and competitive atmosphere to riders of all ages and experience.
The show is held at the Johnston County Livestock Arena
in Smithfield, North Carolina starting at 9:00 am. A negative
Coggins test is required and will be checked. Concessions are available
at the show grounds. Cost per class is $7. Raindates for all shows
are the following day on Sunday.
Classes offered are huntseat, western, english, trail,
equitation & horsemanship, halter and several over fences classes.
There are four age divisions Pee Wee (8 years and under), Youth
(9-13 years), Junior (14-18 years) and Adult (19 and over). The
show is approved for the Paint Alternative Competition (PAC), Arabian
Horse Association Open Event Incentive Program (OEIP) and qualifies
for North Carolina Quarter Horse Association, Appaloosa (ACAAP),
Morgan Horse Association, Pinto Horse of America, American Donkey
and Mule Association, Palomino Performance Program, Tennessee Walking
Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association Versatility Program,
and the International Spotted Horse Registry Association Show Point
Recognition. Membership is available for those who are interested
in competing for year end awards. Contact Michele McLaughlin for
more information 919-934-1344 or email sileeno@ipass.net
. Remaining 2005 show dates are: Sept. 10th, Oct.8th, Nov. 19th,
Dec. 10th.
Directions from Raleigh: Take I40 east to exit 319
McGees Xroads and turn left onton Highway 210. Go approx. 9 miles
and turn left at sign that says Livestock Arena. About ¼
mile the show arena will be on right
Directions from Fayetteville – Take I-95 North
to Highway 40 West going towards Raleigh. Take exit 319 McGees Xroads
and turn right on to Highway 210. Go approx. 9 miles and turn left
at sign that says Livestock Arena. About ¼ mile the show
arena will be on right
PFHA
News
Youth
Mundial Update
The next Youth Mundial site has officially been chosen as
have the dates for the competition. The event will be held
July 3rd through July 9 2006 in Kissimmee, Florida. The actual
dates of competition will be July 8 and 9 with many fun and
educational events taking place during the week. The committee
is busy planning and reminds everyone to look at the PFHA
E-news for updates. There are clinics being planned and everyone
who may be interested in participating will need to attend
at least one of the clinics.Current Clinics on the schedule
are: October 22 and 23, 2005 at the farm of Jaime Suarez.
For more info call Kathy Williams at 704-764-8253 or e-mail
Chetola@aol.com.
Paso
Finos on RFD-TV
See the Paso Fino videos on RFD-TV found on
both DirecTV and Dish Networks. Check guide at www.rfdtv.com
for programming information. DirecTV is on channel 379 and Dish
Network on 9409.
The new schedule for Paso Fino programming to air on RFD-TV
is Thursday’s at 4:00 pm and 11:00 pm and Friday’s
at 8:00 am. The shows are currently available for purchase through
the PFHA office on DVD only for $12.95 plus shipping. Call 813-719-7777
or email mbrsecy@pfha.org
to order.
New
PFHA DVD/Videos Now Available
A new DVD, titled “Competitor's at the 2004 Grand
Nationals,” features scenes from the 2004 Grand
National Show and highlights the "Geldings for Gold"
program along with National Show competitors. This program is
available only on DVD and is $12.95 plus shipping. Contact mbrsecy@pfha.org
to order.
2004 Paso Fino Grand National Championship
Show: 53 minute program including highlights of the competition
and festivities.
Youth Participation at the 2004 PFHA Nationals:
27 minute program features the Parade of Flags, Trail Ride and other
Youth activities.
Basics of Trimming Your Horses Hooves with Don
West.
Videos are $9.95 plus shipping. Please contact the PFHA at 813-719-7777
or via email mbrsecy@pfha.org
to order.
Support
The PFHA Sponsors
Corporate sponsor dollars help support programs so that the burden
is minimal to our members. Please support our sponsors
whenever possible to ensure that they will continue their support
in the future.
PFHA Corporate Sponsor Midwest Source has a new
website: www.midwestsource.net.
PFHA
Signs New Sponsor
The Paso Fino Horse Association is pleased to announce that Galopando
TV Magazine has signed on as a new sponsor for 2005. The partnership
will enhance the promotion of the Paso Fino as Galopando TV magazine
works to educate, entertain and update, and also allows people to
advertise and sell horses, farms, tack and other goods. To learn
more about Galopando TV visit www.galopandotv.com.
2005
PFHA Rule Book
The PFHA Rule Book which becomes effective 9/1/04 is now available
on the PFHA Web Site. he book can be downloaded and printed off
any pages needed. The paper version of the new rulebook can be purchased
from PFHA for $10.00.
Ordering
DNA Kits
You can now order DNA kits when registering your Paso Fino horse.
Simply check the box under Section 1 on the Registration Application
and include the $55. for PFHA members or $110 for non-PFHA members.
The 2004 Paso Fino Stud Book is available on CD
from PFHA. They are $65.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling, Florida
residents add 7% sales tax. To order contact PFHA at 813-719-7777,
or via email at mbrsecy@pfha.org
or PFHA, 101 N. Collins St, Plant City, FL 33563.
The
PFHA
Sponsors are now listed on the PFHA/Links
page on Piedmont's web site. When shopping, support the official
PFHA sponsors! They support PFHA.
Ticket
to Ride PFHA Program
The Ticket to Ride PFHA Program is a free program offered to PFHA
members. Download the ticket from the PFHA website or or click
here to get your ticket. Have the Ride Manager sign your ticket
after each trail ride. Each PFHA sanctioned trail ride counts for
two rides and non-PFHA sanctioned trail rides will be worth one
ride. After attending five rides the ticket is sent to the Association
office and you can start a new ticket. There is no limit to the
number of tickets you submit to the PFHA. At the end of the year
a drawing is held at the Grand National Championship Show. You do
not have to be present to win and you must be a current member at
the time of all rides and at the time of the drawing. Three tickets
are drawn and prizes are awarded.
PFHA
Paso Fino Video Sale
Sarah Holt is the new Assistant to the Marketing Director at PFHA.
She announces this Paso Fino Horse Association video sale. Call
813.719.7777 to order. All videos $9.95 each, plus shipping. While
supplies last. Buy 3, get one free, Buy 6 get two free.
These are all the videos that have been aired
on RFD-TV; they are now on sale.
The Grand National Shows listed below are approximately
50 minutes
in length, and feature interviews, and championship competition
1 - 2000 Paso Fino Grand Nationals ______
2 - 2001 Paso Fino Grand Nationals ______
3 - 2002 Paso Fino Grand Nationals ______
4 - 2003 Paso Fino Grand Nationals ______
5 - EQUINE AFFAIRE, COLUMBUS, OHIO 2004 ______
Great Lakes PFHA Regions breed demos and interviews
Scenes from the 2003 Paso Fino auction in Perry, GA
6 TEXAS AMERICA WITH JOHN LYONS ______
High lights of the Paso Fino’s participation in this event,
plus the Texcelentes drill team performance
7 - 1999 MUNDIAL WORLD CUP ______
Pasos in competition from the US and many South American Countries
8 - PASO PARTICIPATION IN THE CARRIAGE OF THE HORSE
SHOW
Features Stardust drill team. Lots of carriages and ______
a tour through the Horse Carriage Museum in central Florida
9 - CHAMPIONS IN PERRY/BEHIND THE SCENES 2001 ______
This video captures the action both in and out of the ring. Find
out
what it takes to put on a show of this size. Interviews with youth
riders
and horse owners. A look at the colorful stall decorations, exhibitor
booths and costume class competition.
10 - PASOS ON THE ROAD ______
Highlights of Equine Affaire, Piedmont Classic, and Spectrum Shows
11 - SMOOTHEST RIDE ______
Explains Fino, Corto, Largo and aspects of owning a Paso Fino
Original Smoothest ride video
12 - SMOOTHEST RIDE EVER ______
Similar to #11 but has various trail ride scenes with Mary Ann Kennedy
singing the Paso Fino song.
13 - VERSATILITY OF THE PASO FINO ______
Shows Paso Fino’s team penning, beach and trail riding, Extravaganza
show in Ocala, Florida, explanation of the Paso Fino gait, John
Lyons
Interview.
14 - DON WEST CLINIC (back ordered till 6/30/04)
______
22-minute session of Don teaching basic Paso Fino horsemanship
Includes short clip of the Spectrum Paso show in Tampa, Florida
15 - SMOOTH TRAILS ON A PASO FINO ______
Various trail rides from the great northwest to beach riding in
Florida
American
Horse Council’s 2005 Horse Industry Directory is Now Available
The American Horse Council’s 2005 Horse Industry Directory
is now available for purchase. This must have publication includes
listings, both national and international, covering every segment
of the equine industry. Updated yearly, it is the definitive source
that puts the equine industry at your fingertips. The Directory
includes listings for breed registries; racing, rodeo, show, sport
and trail organizations; equine and welfare organizations; publications;
state extension specialists; state departments of agriculture; state
trails coordinators; to name a few. And, an index of all of the
listings and telephone numbers are provided for easy access. The
cost of the 2005 Horse Industry Directory is just $20 and it may
be ordered by visiting the AHC website at www.horsecouncil.org,
by phone at 202-296-4031 or by sending a $20 check or money order
to 1616 H Street, NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC, 20006. The Directory
is also a member benefit at certain levels of membership. Detailed
membership information can be found on AHC’s website. The
American Horse Council is the national trade association representing
the horse industry before Congress and federal agencies monitoring
legislation and federal regulations that would have an impact on
the horse industry and work to create an environment that benefits
horses and the people who depend on, care about and enjoy them.
USEF
News
USEF
Safe Rule Changes at Recognized Competitions
Lexington, KY - Consistent with one of the primary missions of the
United States Equestrian Federation, which is to ensure the safety
and welfare of both horses and riders, two important rule changes
were approved at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors held
in Louisville, Kentucky on January 16th, 2005. These changes should
significantly contribute to safety at recognized USEF competitions.
They involve the operation of motorized vehicles on horse show grounds
by minors and the standards for safety helmets to be used in jumping
competitions.
The first change was to rule GR301.5.a. The Board voted that beginning
April 1st, 2005 minors who do not have a valid driver’s license
which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in
which they reside, will not be permitted to operate a motorized
vehicle on the grounds of a recognized competition. This
includes, but is not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles,
scooters and farm utility vehicles. Penalties may include
exclusion of the child, parents, guardians, and/or trainers from
the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and
charges being filed against any of these individuals in accordance
with Chapter VI. (Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance equipment
for people with disabilities are exempt.)
The second rule change unanimously passed by the
Board was GR318 which pertains to the use of approved safety
helmets by everyone, juniors and seniors, competing over fences.
The Paso Fino Horse Association requested that the Board add to
this rule that approved helmets be worn in all Paso Fino classes
requiring jumping, and by all sub-juniors (exhibitors under 12 years
of age) at all times when riding on the competition grounds of a
Paso Fino show. The Board approved this addition.
2006 USEF Membership Renewals Available Online
Don't let your membership benefits lapse! In addition to
being able to compete in more than 2,700 USEF-recognized competitions
throughout the year, as a USEF member you receive:
- Significant discounts from companies like John Deere, Dodge,
Nextel and FedEx through the USEF Purchasing Program.
- $1,000,000 personal excess liability policy for horse-related
accidents that cause bodily injury or property damage to third
parties.
- Travel discounts
- Annual subscription to EQUESTRIAN magazine, the official publication
of the Federation
- And much more……(USEF Purchasing, Automatic Insurance
and annual subscription to EQUESTRIAN provided to our Life,
Platinum, Senior and Junior members)
To Renew On Line: Go to https://www.usef.org/content/aua/userSystemArea.php
or click
here for printable form. If you don’t have a Authorized
User Account (AUA), you can create one through this page with your
membership number (USEF # ) and last name. After creating your account,
click LOG IN to log in to your Authorized User Account. Select 2005
Membership Application/Renewal to renew your 2005 membership under
the Member Forms. A Licensed Official must also indicate the license(s)
he/she is renewing. After renewing your membership, a page will
appear giving you verification of credit card approval. Please print
this page for your records.
PRINT your temporary United States Equestrian Federation 2005 or
2006 membership cards.
Congratulations, You have just joined On Line! If you have questions
please contact the United States Equestrian Federation Membership
Department or, for Licensed Officials, the Licensed Officials Department
at 859/258-2472.
North
Carolina Horse Council News
For
Equine Hurricane Awareness and Preparation Information
Go to on the web: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/horse/hurrican.htm
Horse
Health Awareness. Protect your horse from diseases
like Rabies (spread by wild animals, vaccinate once a year); Sleeping
Sickness/EEE (spread by mosquitoes, vaccinate twice a year); West
Nile Virus (spread by mosquitoes, vaccinate twice a year).
Interstate
Health Permit
Horse owners who frequently travel out of state with their animals
for horse shows and festivals can take advantage of a new agreement
between the Southern states that will eliminate the need to obtain
monthly animal Health Certificates. The agreement between Alabama,
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina,
Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia
will allow horse owners to apply for an Equine Event Permit that
will be good for up to six months in any of the listed states. Some
states had reciprocal agreements in the past, but this is the first
agreement of its kind in the South.
To receive a permit, North Carolina horse owners
must send proof of negative Coggins test and Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection along with an application and a $5 processing fee for
each animal to the NC State Veterinarian. Owners must also submit
proof of permanent identification, which includes tattoos, brands,
microchips or digital photos showing the left and right sides, as
well as a frontal view, of the horse. The issued permit will be
good for six months, unless the Coggins test expires beforehand.
Owners will still be required to carry the Coggins information and
original Health Certificate with them when they travel. Owners will
also be required to travel with a microchip reader if the equine
is identified by microchip.
The application and more information about the Permit
can be downloaded at the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services’ Veterinary Division website, www.ncagr.com/vet/
or by calling (919) 733-7601.
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