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 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.
The
NC State Fair Horse Show is October 17th
in Raleigh
Mark your calendars for Monday, October 17th, 2005 for the
NC State Fair Horse Show at the Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh,
NC. This year for the first time, Paso Finos will get a full
day to themselves due to the fantastic turnout and support
of exhibitors in 2004. While some breeds decreased their numbers
showing, the Paso Finos were in full swing at the October
2004 show! The show starts at 9 am with Bellas Formas classes.
Judges are: Mike Cummings and Robin Ratliff. Fred Moretti
is the PFHA/USEF steward.
We will have an expanded class schedule this year. Performance
will be expanded to the same as Pleasure with Open and A/O
split by Mares, Geldings and Stallions. Youth classes will
be expanded: Horsemanship will be split to Sub-Junior and
Junior, and there will be an Advanced Equitation Silver Medal
Equitation class offered. Walk-Corto Leadline is newly offered
for our youngest riders and disabled riders, too! Specialty
classes will expand with Trail offered, so plan and practice
your Trail Obstacles.
We plan a Parade of Flags to kick off the evening session,
followed by the festive crowd pleaser Costume class. Now everyone
will have noticed and time to plan and put together a costume.
This show draws many more Non-Paso Fino spectators than our
others, so we want to put on a SHOW for them! Piedmont will
be able to set up their breed display booth in a well-traveled
area for Fair goes who would like more information on Paso
Finos and Piedmont PFHA.
Entry and stall fees are very reasonable, and there is prize
money awarded, including Bella Formas Championship thru 5th
place. Since it is a USEF Show you will get 4 sets of points.
Ali & Paul Casey of Flat Rock Farm has graciously agreed
to host a bar-be-que pig pickin’ again the evening before
the show. This show is also the start of the new show year
for Piedmont points towards Year End High Point Awards. See
all your old Piedmont friends there and meet some new ones
too! For more info on the class
schedule flyer, prize list and entry booklet, contact
the NC State Fair Horse Show office: ph. 919-733-4845 (pre-show),
919-828-9478 (during show), email sheri.bridges@ncmail.net.
The
NC State Fair Horse Show Prize books are now available.
If you are planning on showing your Paso Fino at the October
17, 2005 NC State Fair Horse Show, you will want to get a
Show Entry Class Listing booklet from the fair office. They
have been mailed out in the past in mid to late August to
the exhibitors who showed the previous year.The pre-entry
deadline is September 15th. You can enter after that by just
paying a post-entry penalty per horse (not per class). Contact
the fair horse show secretary Sheri Bridges pre-show date
at 919-733-4845 or email at sheri.bridges@ncmail.net.
L ynn Gallup
NC State Fair Horse Show
Paso Fino Show Chairperson
Columbia,
SC Paso Fino Celebration Show Report
The Columbia Show was awesome! Not much quantity, about 60
– 70 horses, but very good quality at the Saturday,
August 7th show in Columbia, SC. The weather was very pleasant
considering that Columbia is the heat capital of the world.
The Pure Puerto Rican Association members were warm and friendly.
The barn manager met us at the truck asking if she could show
us to our stalls. Now that is what I call curb service. But
the most amazing thing about Columbia was the number of spectators
and visitors who were walking thru the barns asking questions
about these horses that they had never heard about. Yes, new
people yearning to learn about our beautiful breed. These
folks were asking questions, taking pictures and truly amazed
about our magnificent horses. As in past years Channel 10
TV was very cooperative with the host association and had
their crew out at the show grounds beginning at 7:00 a.m.
On every weather broadcast throughout the morning they interviewed
members and showed the horses being ridden, explaining about
the breed, gait and show that was going on that day. And the
people came. My only regret was that there were not more of
our horses there so that the people could have seen even more
variety. Our thanks to the Pure Puerto Rican Association for
inviting us to participate with them. I hope more members
will consider participating next year. This is a great show
to pick up some last minute points, give the horses one more
practice round before heading out for the Nationals, and promoting
our Breed as well as possible selling some horses.
Rita Magaha and Lauri Pistolis
Croft
Fun Show Report
BLAZING SADDLES! The saddles were blazing
and so was everything else in the horrific heat at the Spartanburg
Horseman's Association monthly show held at Camp Croft State
Park on Saturday, August 20th. But in spite of the oppressive
heat, an beautiful group of Paso Finos braved the elements
and put on a fabulous demonstration in the saddleseat classes.
Tops in the ribbons were Karen Rua on Duquesa del Carrusel
(with Julio coaching us all from the rail!) and Wayne Washburn
on Contidato La Estrella with wife Karen on her mare Arisca.
Others in the ribbons were Rita MaGaha on Valentino, Micheal
Owens on Contada de Rita and Jeanne Griggs on El Tsarevich
del Azur. A special treat was to see Julio Mendez on Rocky
Dos, and his two sons Gabriel and Louis show their horse De
la Vega. Debra Kennerly on Ceasar and Ray Wyant on Sunny were
tuff as nails, out there braving the sweltering heat with
us all. Thanks to all the exhibitors and their fans and families
for a great show. Please join us for the next show on September
17th. Information can be found at www.shahorseshows.com
or contact Jeanne Griggs (864) 487-9565 or jeannegriggs@bellsouth.net.
Youth
Celebration Show Report
The Youth Celebration held in Morristown Tenn. was a fun experience
for the youth who attended. This show was a great opportunity
for youth to practice and earn national show points. There
were also several new non-pointed classes that were introduced
and gave the riders a chance to try out new ideas in showing
their Paso Finos. Even though the turn out was small, perhaps
shows like this and the youth shows held in the past, will
encourage our youth to come out and have an enjoyable showing
and learning experience without the pressures of a large show.
The show also offered a Mundial Clinic which was taught by
clinicians Ellen Perez and Carlos Tobon. Having judged the
Youth Mundial in Puerto Rico last year, Ms. Perez was able
to bring valuable information and knowledge to share with
the participants. Mr. Tobon's experience as a trainer and
teacher particularly in the area of equitation was very valuable
as well. Each participant was able to bring in their horse
and do a practice ride of the course while being critiqued
by the judges Ms. Perez and Mr. Tobon. There were 16 participants
in the clinic and all seemed to gain lots of knowledge and
information about the upcoming competition.
Kathy Williams
Dallas
Open All-Breed Fun Show Report
Wow! What a turnout for the annual Gaston County fun show
at Biggerstaff Park in Dallas, NC. Eighteen pasos and their
kids and parents gathered for a pure horse/family fun day
to benefit the Led By Grace Therapeutic Riding Program. Eleven
youth riders made up wonderful youth classes, as well as participating
in the rest of the show. This show was part of an all-breed
fun show circut and we showed alot of people how much fun
a paso is to ride. Specialty classes like ride-a-buck and
egg and spoon are made to order for our smooth breed. Plus
you never know what year it will be your turn to win the jackpot
class! Next year three fun shows are planned at Dallas as
well as a new local exhibitors club. Plan to bring a horse
and a smile and enjoy showing off our special horses!
Ann Furr
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: September 8, 2005 at the PFHA Grand National Championship
Show, and 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.
New
Piedmont Discussion Forum
Piedmont PFHA has its own discussion forum for Piedmont members
to discuss Shows, Trail Rides, other events and make suggestions.
Go to http://messageboard672080.aimoo.com.
Otherwise, the Piedmont Discussion Forum is listed under /Recreation/Pets/Horses
with the forum name: Piedmont PFHA at www.aimoo.com. The forum
will give Piedmont members the opportunity to connect and
interact over the internet in a true sense of regional community
with other members. The Piedmont forum is open to current
Piedmont members to log-in and post their comments and suggestions.
You will need to sign up for a Member Profile online at the
site. Use your Real Name and email as listed with 2005 Piedmont
Membership Listing. The Forum Administrator will approve your
membership based on the current Piedmont membership listing.
After a given period of time for members to sign up, the discussion
forum will be closed to viewing to Piedmont members who sign
up. Piedmont members can still sign up after this time. There
will also be an active link from Piedmont's website at the
top of the e-News page.
Biltmore
Trail Ride Report
2005
Biltmore Trail Ride Photos
PhotosOver 30 Piedmont friends gathered at the scenic Biltmore
Estate August 13th for a special trail ride. Incredible vistas
coupled with Paso Finos, friends, and good food was the order
of the day. Our 3 hour ride took us to view Biltmore from
the Lady Diana statue above the front of the famous house,
and a breathtaking view of the back of the house atop a grassy
knoll. Always a Piedmont favorite, everyone was all smiles
gaiting along the well groomed and marked trails. Greg and
I were fortunate to be able to host such a glorious ride,
and to have such an incredible equestrian facility in our
community. This ride is made special by the numerous volunteers
who led groups on trails and filled the dessert table with
homemade treats, including Robbie Davis, Betty Whitson, Brenda
Sparks, Patricia Norman, and several others. New Piedmont
members Charlie and Barbara Kissling joined us and brought
delicious treats! If you would like more information about
riding at Biltmore Estate, visit www.biltmore.com/plan/outdoor/equestrian.shtml.
Next
Piedmont Trail Ride is at Latta Park on October 22nd
If you’re not riding the trails with Piedmont, you’re
missing out! The next opportunity is October 22nd at Latta
Plantation Nature Preserve in Huntersville, NC. Contact Trail
Coordinator Candace Link at 336-940-2936 or pasolink@msn.com.
Piedmont Membership Meeting & Banquet is November 5th
in Charlotte
November 5th will be a Piedmont Membership meeting and awards
banquet in Charlotte, NC. Contact President Milda Minter at
336-764-4785 or mpminter60@aol.com.
Ticket
tor Ride winner to be drawn at Nationals
There will be a drawing at the PFHA’s Grand National Championship
Show for the 2005 participants of the Ticket to Ride Program. This
year three lucky winners will receive one of the following:
•The Grand
Prize winner will receive a
trail rider’s basket filled with goodies for
your future trail rides. This prize is valued at $200,
donated by the Piedmont Region.
• A rolled leather jaquima with two cotton reins
donated by Casa de Teda Paso Finos
• $100 cash donated by the Southern Region
If you want to be included in the excitement, Start NOW with the
new membership year and get your Ticket to Ride cards signed by
the Piedmont Trail Boss at each official Piedmont Trail Ride.
Donate
an Item for the Piedmont Silent Auction Basket for Nationals
Our PFHA National Show committee is requesting a donation to the
silent auction for nationals of a basket full of goodies representing
our region. I would appreciate any donations you can make that can
be compiled into a wonderful gift for someone. If you have
anything to contribute, please send to me or give to me at the youth
show or the Columbia show in August. These items can be
related to horses, Nascar, the mountains, Myrtle Beach, the Appalachians,
etc, etc. Use your imagination!
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
classified ads in for the next month. The ads stay online for an
entire year. 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 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
Updated
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
NEW
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@alltell.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
NEW
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 I95 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
Western
Horseman Article
NEW.
Western Horseman magazine has a feature article on Paso Finos
in the August 2005 issue. Check it out on page 138.
PFHA
National Show Billboard up on on I-75 near Perry, GA
NEW.
For the second year in a row, PFHA has a billboard on I-75,
across from the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter,
advertising the Grand National Show. If you are traveling that
direction, be sure to check it out!
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.
2005
and 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.
©Piedmont
Paso Fino Horse Association, 2003-2005
Photos courtesy of Piedmont PFHA members
Updated
September 27, 2005
Published March 9, 2003
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