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The Asheville Show just gets bigger and better in 2004 ... over $82,000 will be awarded at this show, including Futurity Money!

Two Horse Trailer Give-Away
Asheville show exhibitors can win a Two Horse Trailer to be given away at the Show on Sunday, June 20th. This is not a one year lease, title will be given to the lucky winner! The trailer is from Silver Star Top-of-the-Line All Aluminum Trailers. Contact your Silver Star trailer representative: Southern Star Feeds and Trailer Sales, Larry Herrington, owner, at 912-261-8484.

• You must be present to win.
• Each class entry (every class for every horse) will give you one chance to win.
• Each Championship class entry will give you three more chances to win.
• The winning entry will be drawn at the conclusion of Sunday's classes (don't leave early).
• The owner of the horse with the winning entry will receive the trailer with full title.

Asheville Show Silent Auction
The Professional Paso Fino Trainers Association has made arrangements for the following trainers to each donate TWO MONTHS training to the Silent Auction this year.

Now here's the good part, Piedmont, and the PPFTA, and the trainers lissted above have agreed to award 100% of the proceeds from this endeavor to the winners of the A/O Championships at this year's show.

Embryo Transfer Services donations
Also, this year the Silent Auction will include two donations of Embryo Transfer services. These donations are for all fees including the recepient mare. What a deal!

• Gabriel Jaime Toro, Potrero Chico, Stallion Management & Embryo Transfer
• Dr. Jose Davila, DVM, Equitransfer

Asheville Show Futurity Raffle Prizes
This spectacular Futurity Raffle drawing is to be held June 20, 2004 at the Asheville Show. Tickets are available at the show or by mail to: Milda Minter, 1833 Perryman Rd., Lexington, NC 27295. Checks are made out to: Piedmont Futurity. You can also purchase your raffle tickets in advance online with a credit card at Paypal www.paypal.com payable to the email address RVisceglia@aol.com. The tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00.

Here's what you can win in the raffle:

Grand Prize: Summer's Bolero...Win this beautiful buckskin Gelding. Bolero is a registered Paso Fino gelding donated by Summersong Farm of Cashiers, NC.

  
Summer's Bolero, Piedmont's 2004 Raffle Gelding
(More info under May 2004 e-News)

Second Prize: Leather Dressage Saddle donated by Casa Dosa Tack; Valued at $400.
Third Prize: Pleasure Training Bridle donated by Kester Farms Tack; Valued at $175.

Can you help with distributing the Asheville Show Posters?
Lori West is looking for help in distributing the beautiful color Asheville Show Posters within a 150 mile radius of Asheville asap. Let Lori know if you can help and how many posters you would like at lorihwest@yahoo.com.The show is less than a month away!

Asheville Classic Show Info:
June 17-20, 2004: pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
(These pages may be slower in downloading due to their large graphic file size.)

2004 Piedmont Futurity Show Info:
June 19-20, 2004
General Info, Nominated Stallions, Application

Futurity Updates
We are continuing to ad new stallions to the futurity program. Mercenario de La Vitrina is a new futurity stallion, owned by Jorge Suarez in partnership with John and Myra King. We have several other inquiries and probably will have several more stallions in time for the 2004 show deadlines. If you have any questions you may contact Milda. If you have offspring of a particular stallion that you want to show, ask the stallion owner to nominate the stallion into the program. Remind the stallion owners that they get a 10% payback on all winnings by each stallion’s offspring.
There’s still time to get me the Southern States feed coupons so that they can be submitted for 2004. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to mail or bring these to me. I can also use your pink delivery ticket for bulk loads of feed.

For the most updated stallion list see the June issue of Paso Fino Horse World, pages 72-73, where you will find a nomination form as well. The FIRM DEADLINE for nominations is June 5.

Piedmont PFHA North Augusta, SC Show, August 7, 2004: Click to see Show Flyer

May 2004 Piedmont e-News
Piedmont Directory Ad Deadline
2004 Asheville Classic Gelding Raffle
Asheville Classic Show Info
Piedmont Futurity Show Info & Updates
April PFHA BOD Meeting Report
Piedmont Nominating Committee
PFHW Upcoming Themes and Deadlines
Clemson 2004 Show Report
Piedmont's Classified Web Site Advertising
New Trivia and Website Photos Needed
Clinton Anderson Hosemanship Clinic in Camden, SC

Piedmont's Directory advertising deadline has been extended to May 25th!
There is still time to reserve your ad space for the 2004 Piedmont Membership Directory and Show Program to be handed out at the Piedmont Classic in Asheville. We were able to extend the deadline to May 25, so contact Milda if you have not already reserved your space. We can have the ads set up for you in which case you will be billed for the nominal set-up charges. Gold and silver show sponsors receive full page ads in your sponsor packages, but you still need to submit the ad to be included in the directory.
Ad Prices are $175 for full page, $100 for half page, $60 for quarter page, and $35 for business card size ad. Full page futurity stallion ads are $150. This issue will be distributed at all remaining shows for 2004 and at the early 2005 shows, plus at any other expos or demonstrations that our members participate in. This issue may reach people who are not familiar with the breed, so your advertising dollars reach a more diverse crowd within our region.
We also have several cover locations available in color. Please contact Milda for information on pricing for these premium positions, or if you need ad sizes and specs sent to you by fax or email or US mail.
If you are sending your ad to Milda, please include a check made out to the “Piedmont Futurity”.
Milda Minter
1833 Perryman Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-4785

Summer's Bolero is the Piedmont Raffle Gelding (see photo below).
Raffle Gelding tickets are NOW available in advance by mail and online. This beautiful Paso Fino gelding Summer's Bolero (Romancero de Pastorale x La Colombiana Elegante) is donated by Summersong Farm of Cashiers, NC to be raffled for the 2004 Piedmont Futurity in Asheville June 17-20, 2004. Bolero, foaled May 23, 2000, is a silver buckskin gelding who already exhibits show presence with a great head set, springy Resorte action, and very low and quick hands. You can purchase your raffle tickets online with a credit card at Paypal www.paypal.com payable to the email address RVisceglia@aol.com or mail to: Robin Visceglia, PO Box 506, Cashiers, NC 28717. The tickets are printed and they are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00 and can be purchased in advance.

  
Summer's Bolero, Piedmont's 2004 Raffle Gelding

Asheville Classic Show Info:
June 17-20, 2004: pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
(These pages may be slower in downloading due to their large graphic file size.)

2004 Piedmont Futurity Show Info:
June 19-20, 2004
General Info, Nominated Stallions, Application

Futurity Updates
We are continuing to ad new stallions to the futurity program. Mercenario de La Vitrina is a new futurity stallion, owned by Jorge Suarez in partnership with John and Myra King. We have several other inquiries and probably will have several more stallions in time for the 2004 show deadlines. If you have any questions you may contact Milda. If you have offspring of a particular stallion that you want to show, ask the stallion owner to nominate the stallion into the program. Remind the stallion owners that they get a 10% payback on all winnings by each stallion’s offspring.
There’s still time to get me the Southern States feed coupons so that they can be submitted for 2004. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to mail or bring these to me. I can also use your pink delivery ticket for bulk loads of feed.
For the most updated stallion list see the May issue of Paso Fino Horse World, pages 115-117, where you will find a nomination form as well. The FIRM DEADLINE for nominations is June 5. Nomination form also is in this Newsletter.

Futurity Raffle
Thanks to Robin Visceglia of Summersong Farm, Cashiers, NC, for her donation of another beautiful gelding, Summer’s Bolero, for our annual futurity raffle. Bolero is a beautiful buckskin and is started under saddle. He is also eligible for futurity classes, being sired by Romancero de Pastorale.

Grand Prize in the raffle is this fine gelding Summer's Bolero.
Second Prize in the raffle is a dressage saddle donated by Casa Dosa Tack, Doug and Sandi Ford, of Cleveland, OK. This saddle is valued at $400 without fittings.
Third Prize is a pleasure training bridle donated by Riley and Joyce Kester of Kester Farms Tack, Dearing, GA. This bridle is valued at $175.

Please support our Raffle! All proceeds support our prize money. Tickets are available now at $5.00 each or five for $20 and will also be available at the Asheville show.

PFHA Board of Director’s Meeting Report and Notes, April 2004
By Piedmont Delegate, Robin Visceglia

Roger Dunn of Mid America held an informal round table discussion for 45 minutes before the official meeting.

Total Eligible Votes: 6723
Total Votes Present: 6309

Absent were Colombia, Europe, Northwest, and Sunshine Regions.

(All of the following reports mentioned can be viewed on the PFHA web site.)

Executive Committee Report – The Executive Committee has decided to implement a Pleasure and Performance Slot Futurity Class at the 2005 Grand Nationals. This is completely different than the Fino Futurity Class currently held and you need to review the report attachments online for complete information on how these “slot” futurities work. For the record, this was not voted on for Board Action. In other words, the implementation was decided on by the Executive without a vote from the BOD. We voted on the Hall of Fame. Nominated were Alvaro Iriarte and Barbara Preiss. Piedmont voted for Alvaro. Nominated for horses were Bochica Tres and Resorte Cuarto. Since Bochica Tres was nominated by a Piedmont member, I voted for Bochica Tres. The results of the vote are secret and were not disclosed to the BOD.

Amateur Owner Report – Presented A/O Geldings for Gold for the Nationals.

Communications Report – The committee is working on the PFHA website to be more users friendly by instituting receipt reply messages.

Computer Committee – upgrade of National computers in order and bids have been taken.

Confepaso Committee – CONFEPASO will hold a meeting May 5-8 in the Republic of Panama. The elections for officers and the Executive Committee will be held on the 8th. Our delegates do not know who will be on the slate at this time.

Education and Clinic Committee Report – Startown Stables will be hosting a clinic on July 2-4th for applicant and renewal judges and stewards. Kudos to Piedmont for hosting some clinics this year.

Ethics Committee Report – This committee has developed a handout on the Ethical Consideration Associated with the Buying and Selling of Horses. You can look at it in detail on the PFHA website. It is very informative and useful for our members and includes details on disclosure, pre purchase exams, horsemanship skills, registration status, purchase agreements, and general expectations regarding buying and selling a horse from both the buyer’s and seller’s perspective. The report was well received by the BOD and the committee was encouraged to continue with its efforts.

Events Committee – The BOD passed a motion regarding submission of show results for shows or trail rides after August 6, 2004. There was also much discussion regarding Regional Championship Shows. The committee was instructed by the BOD at some point to research and present ideas on regional championships. I requested, via email, comments from our members on regional championships before the meeting. The general consensus from our members who responded was that for all practical purposes Asheville is a regional championship show and what benefit do we gain as a region to have a regional championship? The committee has worked hard to develop guidelines for Regional Championships. Their goal is “to increase the meaning and value of our shows and to reward the growth of our breed. It is to give back to the members for the support they have given to the existence of the association and to recognize their efforts. It is also to recognize that horse owner who may have a great quality horse that does not have the national ribbon under its name.” California is already scheduled to have a West Coast Championship which has been approved by the PFHA. This show has been held for the last 20 years per Milda, who lived in CA. The proposal calls for four sections, Western, West Central, East Central, and Eastern. Under the committee’s guidelines there are no requirements for showing at any and all RCs. There are no qualifying points necessary to show. The winner of a division can claim the title of West Coast Champion Fino Stallion, for instance. An exhibitor could, if they so chose, participate in all RCs. Placements for RCs are not qualifiers for the Grand Nationals. The point system for placements will be the same as the Grand Nationals. The show will be judged like the Grand Nationals in that there will be only one decision. A first place is 12 points which would count toward point totals. As you can see by the amount of type here I feel it is very important for Piedmont to voice their opinion and ideas about RCs. The National Association is asking that we agree to participate in RCs. In fact, they are asking us to use our slot in Asheville for an East Coast Regional Championship. Are you interested in doing this? In my opinion, we are a championship show and have worked very hard to get there! We reward our exhibitors with lots of cash and prizes. Our members support the show and we invite all regions to attend. The revenue from Asheville supports our region for the entire year. Why would we give this up to the National Association? If you win hands down in Asheville, do you want 48 points or just 12 points? Please look over the report on line and let me know your opinion. Piedmont’s opinion is crucial to this either working or not. Nationals would be very happy if we alternated with Spectrum each year and held our show in accordance with the RC rules and guidelines. As put to me at the meeting, does Piedmont look to the greater good of the entire Association or do we stall the proceess and keep things the way they are. Perhaps we need more cooperation between regions and less shows with more “meaning.” We also need to add more clinics and more “L” shows to help our amateur owners and our novice horses.

Executive Director Update –Some highlights: Kathy Krzeszewski has resigned as National Show manager and her company with Peg Edmonson will assume the contract. Bids have been requested from over 20 companies for the 2005-2007 Grand Nationals. The bid request did go to Four Winds West. CJ Marcello asked that we utilize our corporate sponsors. Memberships are up to 8257 members.

There was lots of emphasis on Equine Identification which has been prompted by the US Bioterrorism Act that includes horses. Here are some websites that might be of interest on this subject.

USDA won't pay full cost of Animal ID (Environmental News Network)
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-04-20/s_22965.asp
Animal ID a good idea even if not mandatory yet (AG News)
http://agnews.tamu.edu/dailynews/stories/ANSC/Apr2204a.htm
Livestock vets discuss agroterrorism, animal ID (Iowa)
http://www.ifbf.org/publication/spokesman/story.asp?number=22550&type=News
California microchip maker sues foreign importers
http://www.out-law.com/php/page.php?page_id=lawsuitchillschihu1082123422&area=news

Federal Legislation Introduced on Animal ID
For up to date status and full test on the following bills go to: http://thomas.loc.gov and enter the bill number

US House Bill 3787 (Companion to S 2008)
National Farm Animal Identification and Records Act
Introduced by Congressman Colin Peterson & 10 other Representatives.
To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to require the establishment of an electronic nationwide livestock identification system, to prevent the unauthorized release of information collected under the system, to promote an objective review of Department of Agriculture responses to livestock disease outbreaks, and for other purposes. For bill information go to: Status: 2/10/2004; Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

US House Bill 3961 (Companion to S 2070)
United States Animal Identification Plan Implementation Act; Introduced by Rep. Tom Osbourne (NE)
To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to implement the United States Animal Identification Plan developed by the National Animal Identification Development Team, and for other purposes.
Status: 3/30/2004 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

US Senate Bill 2008
National Farm Animal Identification and Records Act
Introduced by Senator Spector & Senator LeahyTo amend the Animal Health Protection Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an electronic nationwide livestock identification system, and for other purposes.For bill information go to: Status: 1/20/2004 Referred to Senate committee.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

US Senate Bill 2070
US Animal Identification Implementation Act.
Introduced by Senator HagelTo amend the Animal Health Protection Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to implement the United States Animal Identification Plan, and for other purposes
Status: 2/12/2004 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Funding for this plan was included and passed by the Senate in a budget resolution.

Finance Committee Report – The association finished on a positive note with revenue exceeding expenses by $10,149. The association will be upgrading their computer system with funds already in the budget. Expenses have been cut and revenues need to grow.

Paso Fino Foundation Futurity Committee Report – This is now a 501C non profit foundation and all donations are tax deductible.

Futurity Committee Report – If you have a stallion that is deceased or has been gelded that is in the Stallion Service Auction please let Stephanie Livingston know. Because of the automatic renewals we are having a problem keeping up with all the stallions.

Hearing Committee Report - The committee determined that Dwight Graber violated several rules regarding Andres Mejia while he was acting on behalf of Piedmont. Piedmont received a letter from the committee regarding show official’s contracts and written cancellation in accordance with those contracts. The fine levied was $1000 and Dwight was placed on suspension for 30 days in April. The Piedmont BOD voted to reimburse Dwight the $1000 fine since he was acting on official Piedmont business. Piedmont was not named in the charges so we did not have an official at the hearing. The Hearing committee also revoked the judges card for Kathy Briggs for life, her membership is suspended for three years and she was fined $5000. Mike Williams was fined $2500 and his membership is suspended for three years.

Historical Committee Report - Ms. Gaudreau would like ideas on making a Paso Fino Museum in the unused portion of the PFHA offices.

Judges and Stewards Committee - Gilberto Duarte applied for his judges card. Startown is hosting a clinic on July 3-4.

Marketing - We received a report on the marketing efforts of the National Association complete with articles for publication, the Paso Fino Display, where PFHA literature was sent, magazine advertising, and upcoming activities. During our discussions all the delegates agreed that we got the most advertising for our horses at equine exhibitions. We discussed ways the regions could form teams for exhibits. Any one interested in volunteering for this please contact me.

Membership and Regional - The BOD asked that the executive director work with this committee to determine why Colombia, Europe, Northwest, and Sunshine Regions have not participated in the BOD meetings.

National Show Report - The national judges for the 2004 Grand National Show were voted on in the following order: Donald Schanche, Ellen Perez, Dr. Rolando Colon-Nebot, Loly Gonzalez, Rex Bradley, and Phyllis Gaudreau as first alternate. Piedmont voted based on the responses received: Lynn Gallup, Ellen Perez, Donald Schanche; Rex Bradley and Phyllis Gaudreau tied for 4th place, Dr. Rolando Colon - Nebot. I don’t have a record of how the regions voted. The show secretary issue is in the Executive Director’s report. If you are planning on bringing your own vet to the show you must purchase a show permit for $500 and, if not licensed in Georgia, obtain written approval from the Georgia Board of Veterinarians. Be careful with your entries. If you fax your entries be specific about how many pages you are sending and if that includes the cover sheet.

Nominating Committee - no action

Personnel Committee - no action

Professional Trainers/Horsemen Committee - Alice Page asked for attention from the PPFTA members to enhance the web site information.

Registration Committee - no action

Rules Clarification Committee - waiting for new rule book

USA Equestrian Committee - (Now called USE-F) Discussed requirements for a USEF show including the prize list and the errors noted in the ads for shows. It would be helpful if Nationals would run a generic ad that could include most of the prize list requirements. The regions could then add the details for the specific shows and avoid the back and forth with USEF on the prize list. Our only official prize list is published for the Nationals. Most regional shows do not publish a prize list.

Youth Committee - They are trying to establish a Paso Youth for Pleasure Program. The Goscha’s have volunteered to host the second annual youth trail ride at the Nationals. Dwight Graber has volunteered to work with the committee to establish and endow a Paso Fino Horse Association Youth Committee Scholarship program.

2004 Piedmont Nominating Committee
Bill Kern is the committee chair for 2004. We are in the process of taking nominations for the following Board Positions for the 2004-2005 year. President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director (1) We will vote at the Annual Meeting followed by the Awards Banquet in November. If you are interested in nominating someone for a position please get in touch with Bill ... greengaitfarm@yahoo.com or 828.883.5550

The PFHW magazine editorial and advertising themes for each month’s topics and they are seeking more articles of interest about the breed, owners, trainers, etc. Contact Lori West or Lynn Gallup from the PFHA Communications Committee if you wish to submit articles on the below themes. Note the submission deadlines and plan in advance.

July	Training, Tack/Equipment, PFHA Sponsors	Deadline: May 15
Aug.	Nationals Preview, Stallion Auction, PFHA Sponsors	Deadline: June 15
Sept.	Marketing, Farm Management, PFHA Sponsors	Deadline: July 15

Take advantage of Piedmont's web site Classified Photo Advertising For Sale and Stallion pages and special rates for Piedmont members. Ads are for one year on Piedmont's web site. Piedmont members have already taken advantage of the extra exposure for their horses and farm. Send/email your advertising info and horse photos to Lynn Gallup. Payment will be mailed to Robbie Davis, Piedmont Treasurer, 18600 Shearer Road, Davidson, NC 28036.

Piedmont Trivia Photos Wanted
Atention long time Piedmont members, how about digging through your old vintage Piedmont and horse photos! If you have any pre-1990 photos of Piedmont events, members and/or horses, email the photo information and scanned photo(s) to the webmaster . Everyone enjoys seeing these "historical" photos! Also, Piedmont members are welcome to email Piedmont event, farm and horse photos that may be used on the website as photos are often rotated amongst the pages for a fresh look each month.

Clemson Show 2004 Trail Class: Piedmont exhibitors
Marjorie Nickels, Jeannie Griggs and Lori West

Piedmont Clemson Show Report
Around 106 horses, trainers, owners, and onlookers enjoyed a wonderful weekend in Clemson, SC. Beautiful weather with crisp mornings, but most people shed their coats by 10am. Many horses, though, retained their winter fuzz. Clemson is a great show for introducing green horses to the ring and green riders. Several first time exhibitors had a great time- Jeanne Griggs and Joe Wilhelm overcame their jitters and enjoyed their first show as exhibitors. What fun it is to watch the faces and encourage the first timers! Cese Figueroa proudly introduced Delilah de Bien Vee, owned by Brenda and Bill Sparks, sweeping the blues in her fillies class and Fino mares championship. El Heredero de Profeta, owned and shown by Jose Rodriguez, won Pleasure Geldings open and amateur owner and many other classes to win the $2000 high point gelding award. Hechicera PM, owned by Bill Minter, Dwayne Tilley, and Paul Mercer earned the high point award for mares. Don Gonza de la Laguna, owned and exhibited by Eduardo Cequerella, was high point stallion and Fino Amateur Owner Stallion Champ. Amelia Wettstein presented a beautiful costume on Mantecado de La Yaya, a beautiful pair they make!
Lori West

Clinton Anderson Hosemanship Clinic July 23-25, 2004 in Camden, SC
Where: Westfall Arena and Entertainment Complex. 443 Cleveland School Road Camden, SC 50x100 covered arena with plenty of seating.
Clinic Participation cost: $750.00
Observer cost: $35.00 pre-paid or $45.00 at the door
Stalls: $15.00 per night
RV Hookups: $20.00 per night
For more info, call 1-888-Aussie-2 or visit www.downunderhorsemanship.com

April 2004 Piedmont e-News
Umstead State Park Trail Ride is April 4th
Amadeus 2004 Donated Breeding - Bids due by May 1st
New Piedmont Resource Links Web Page is now available
Asheville Show Gelding Raffle Tickets now available online
Piedmont Clemson & Asheville Show Information
Startown Stables Paso Fino Charity Horse Show is May 1st
Piedmont Directory Advertising deadline is May 1st
Startown Stables Open House & Exhibition is May 8th
El Escondite Trail Ride Report
Heritage Farm Fun Show Report
Other Equine Event in Charlotte in April

Umstead State Park Trail Ride in Raleigh, NC is April 4th, 2004
Tucked between the growing cities of Raleigh, Cary, Durham and the corporate world of Research Triangle Park is an oasis of tranquility, a peaceful haven—William B. Umstead State Park. Here, two worlds merge as the sounds of civilization give way to the unhurried rhythm of nature. Highways fade in the distance as trees, flowers, birds and streams form a more natural community. William B. Umstead is a place to escape the pressures of everyday life, a place to picnic in the pines or horseback ride on trails through the woods.

Divided into two sections, Crabtree Creek and Reedy Creek, this 5,439-acre park is easily accessible from Interstate 40 and US 70. Visit William B. Umstead State Park and enjoy this region of wilderness at the city's doorstep. Notice: Phase I and Phase II of the renovation of the bicycle and bridle trail system has been completed, allowing the prior existing trail network to be reopened to the public. For a map and driving directions, click here. Meet time will be 10 am at the Highway 70 entrance parking lot. Each rider should bring a bagged lunch as we will eat along the trail. Contact Lynn Gallup if you are planning on coming 919-362-5966 or smoothride4u@msn.com. Remember you must be a Piedmont member to participate on Piedmont trail rides. See you there!

An Amadeus 2004 donated breeding is available for the Asheville Stallion Auction. Bids will close by May 1st and are to be sent to elporvenir@aol.com. The Amadeus breeding for 2004 needs to be used by mid-July 2004; Piedmont will have to presell this with the stipulation that it needs to be used this breeding season. The minimum bid is $1250.

New Piedmont Resource Links Web Page is now available. The PFHA button link at the top of Piedmont's web site pages now goes to a PFHA and Piedmont Resource Links new web site page. Find other PFHA region web site links, links to favorite forms at PFHA to print off, links to Piedmont show facilities, and links to Piedmont trail ride locations. Click here.

Piedmont Gelding Raffle Tickets are available now for 2004 Asheville Classic Show online.
This beautiful Paso Fino gelding Summer's Bolero (Romancero de Pastorale x La Colombiana Elegante) is donated by Summersong Farm of Cashiers, NC to be raffled for the 2004 Piedmont Futurity in Asheville June 17-20, 2004. Bolero, foaled May 23, 2000, is a silver buckskin gelding who already exhibits show presence with a great head set, springy Resorte action, and very low and quick hands. You can purchase your raffle tickets online with a credit card at Paypal www.paypal.com payable to the email address RVisceglia@aol.com. The tickets are printed and they are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00 and can be purchased in advance.

The 2004 Piedmont Show information is available online. Click on links below.

Asheville Classic
June 17-20, 2004: pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
(These pages may be slower in downloading due to their large graphic file size.)

2004 Piedmont Futurity
June 19-20, 2004
General Info, Nominated Stallions, Application

NC State Fair Show
October 18, 2004: Show Info/ClassSchedule

5th Annual Saddle Up for St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Paso Fino Horse Show and Gala at Startwon Stables. Event is on Saturday, May 1, 2004 starting at 10am. Judge is Alice Page. Proper Attire and Rules apply. All proceeds go to St Jude's Kids! New events for 2004 are: Become A Sponsored Rider for St. Jude. This event raises money for the charity. There are prizes to win, refreshments, music, fun, vendors, a silent auction, and a raffle for a colt. More Premium and Class Sponsorships are available; call if you would like to donate! For more information, contact Jill Graff at 828.465.3322, Startown Stables at 877-586-4072 toll-free, or email : info@startownstables.com.

Piedmont Directory Advertising Information deadline is May 1st, 2004
The 2004 Piedmont Membership Directory and Piedmont Classic Show Program will be published before the Asheville Show. This issue includes class sponsorships, class schedules, Piedmont farm directory, farm ads, stallion ads, and the Piedmont Futurity Stallion List. Ads are due to Milda Minter by May 1, 2004. Farm show sponsorships will receive either a full or half page ad as part of the sponsorship package; you will still need to send in your ad material by the deadline in order to get the ad space. Back cover and inside back cover ads are available in color by special order, contact Milda asap to reserve these ad positions. Full page futurity stallion ads are discounted off the regular price. The printer can set up ads for an extra charge.

Piedmont PFHA Camera Ready BxW Advertising Prices:
Full Page $175, Half Page: $100, 1/4 Page: $60, Business Card: $35

Payment should be submitted with ad/artwork copy; make checks to: Piedmont Futurity, c/o Milda Minter, 1833 Perryman Rd., Lexington, NC 27295, Ph. 336-764-4785 or email mpminter60@aol.com.

Startown Stables Spring Open House and Exhibition is Saturday, May 8, 2004. The Barn Preview/Walk Through is 11am - 1 pm. of sale. Exhibition of horses is at 1pm. Refreshments are available for sale with music, fun and sales brochures upon request. For more information, contact Jill Graff 877-586-4072 toll-free, visit www.startownstables.com or email: info@startownstables.com.

• The Piedmont Trail Ride at El Escondite on March 20th was great...wonderful trails, wonderful friends, wonderful horses! Though the cool weather flirted with us, the sun prevailed and good clean fun was had by all. Valerie was a wonderful host, providing a spread of goodies and inviting us to roam her lovely farm. See http://www.elescondite.net/March2004trailride.htm
  
  

Heritage Farm Fun Show Report. It was indeed a "fun" show. The show raised around $3500 for Charlie and Milda's church. The raffle filly, Tasha de Herencia, was won by Clarence Phillips of Maryville, TN. This is the first Paso Fino for the Phillips family. Little do they know, Paso Finos come in bunches, not just one! They are thrilled and excited about their first Paso Fino. The highlight of the show was the "stick horse class". Can anything be more precious than watching the little ones parade over the sounding board with stick horses? We should have "stick horse" classes at ALL our Paso Fino shows!

Charlotte Jumper Classic...this is a great event coming to Charlotte April 9-11th at the Charlotte Coliseum. Bob Johnson of the Charlotte Bobcats is hosting this event. Even though this is not Paso Fino, it is an excellent opportunity for ALL BREEDS to show their support of equine activities in Charlotte and the Carolinas of this magnitude; helps promote the horse industry entirely. Debby Pound

March 2004 Piedmont e-News

Membership and Farm updated pages
Umstead State Park Trail Ride, Raleigh, NC is April 4th
Piedmont Clemson & Asheville Show Information
Show Volunteers Needed for Clemson Show
Piedmont to Raffle Paso Fino at Asheville Show
Piedmont news publications and deadlines
Heritage Farm Fun Charity Show & Filly Raffle
Western NC Horsemanship Clinics
PFHW Targeted Editorial Themes
Paso Fino Marketing in The Trail Rider Magazine

The Piedmont Membership and Farm pages are updated for 2004
If you have not renewed your Piedmont membership or want to join Piedmont to be included in all of the Piedmont news and events, a membership form can be printed off and mailed to Robbie Davis. Visit these updated pages to contact Piedmont PFHA members or even plan a visit to Piedmont member farms. Also be sure to check out the horses at the Stallion Row and Sale Barn pages.

Umstead State Park Trail Ride in Raleigh, NC is April 4th, 2004
Tucked between the growing cities of Raleigh, Cary, Durham and the corporate world of Research Triangle Park is an oasis of tranquility, a peaceful haven—William B. Umstead State Park. Here, two worlds merge as the sounds of civilization give way to the unhurried rhythm of nature. Highways fade in the distance as trees, flowers, birds and streams form a more natural community. William B. Umstead is a place to escape the pressures of everyday life, a place to picnic in the pines or horseback ride on trails through the woods.

Divided into two sections, Crabtree Creek and Reedy Creek, this 5,439-acre park is easily accessible from Interstate 40 and US 70. Visit William B. Umstead State Park and enjoy this region of wilderness at the city's doorstep. Notice: Phase I and Phase II of the renovation of the bicycle and bridle trail system has been completed, allowing the prior existing trail network to be reopened to the public. For a map and driving directions, click here. Meet time will be 10 am at the Highway 70 entrance parking lot. Each rider should bring a bagged lunch as we will eat along the trail. Contact Lynn Gallup if you are planning on coming 919-362-5966 or smoothride4u@msn.com. Remember you must be a Piedmont member to participate on Piedmont trail rides. See you there!

The 2004 Piedmont Show information is now available online. Click on links below.

Clemson Classic
April 16-18, 2004: General Show Info  Class Schedule
(Acrobat Reader Files)

Asheville Classic
June 17-20, 2004: pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
(These pages may be slower in loading due to their large graphic file, so be patient.)

NC State Fair Show
October 18, 2004: Show Info/ClassSchedule

Volunteers needed for the Clemson Show
The Clemson show is fast approaching and volunteers are needed. Is anyone willing to take a morning shift for ribbon presentations? 8-11 am needs to be filled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. If you can help please let me know. We also need someone to help with Class Sponsorships? Is anyone willing to make some phone calls? If you can help in any way, even for a limited time, please let me know. Thanks for your input and hopefully for some of your time.
Contact Robin Visceglia rvisceglia@aol.com asap.

Piedmont to Raffle Paso Fino at the Asheville Classic Show in June 2004
The raffle Paso Fino gelding, Bolero was foaled May 22, 2001. His sire is Romancero de Pastorale, by Romance del Ocho and out of Primavera de Besilu. Bolero's dam is La Colombiana Elegante, by Oro de Piloto and out of Ardilla Volante.

Tickets will be $2.00 or three for $5.00. Piedmont is working on setting up a "pay pal" account where raffle tickets can be purchased online through the web. Watch for future updates.

Piedmont has three news sources for publication. Note the deadlines below for each.

Paso Fino Horse World Piedmont Regional News column
The news has to be submitted by the 15th of each month, then it is printed two months later. Send to Tommae Sligh slighr@belsouth.net or s_tommae@hotmail.com. Tommae welcomes your news ... it is hard to know what is happening in other areas! Please send info and photos that would be interesting to all. Three photos can included in each column. Email or mail to me. 212 Sterling Bridge Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29212.

Piedmont's e-News
The official Piedmont web site is looking for horse events that would be interesting to other Paso Fino owners to be included on the Calendar of Events page, such as Open Horse Shows that include Non-Gaiting and Paso classes in their schedule. Have any get well news to Piedmont members? The Piedmont web site is updating around the first of each month, so is the most timely source for Piedmont Paso Fino news! If you have an early photo of a Piedmont event or member you would like to submit for the triva photo which is changed each month. Members enjoy seeing these photos!

You can submit web site news as you have it, by the 20th to the 25th day of that month, to make it for the following month's publication. Email Lynn Gallup at lynngallup@gracewoodpasos.com or smoothride4u@msn.com (for any photos), or snail mail to PO Box 271, New Hill, NC 27562.

Piedmont Password Newsletter
Send news about events in your area that would be of interest to Paso Fino folks.
Send classified ads. Send an article that would help with the care and feeding of our wonderful horses. Send your name/phone/email if you are interested in finding a riding buddy for your nearby trails, or wish to find someone who knows the trails in a Park in which you are interested in riding.

The Password is printed and mailed every other month per each membership year. The Password publication deadlines are: March 1, May 1, July 1, September 1, November 1, January 1. The Password is mailed around the 10th of that month. Email Marcia Carrico at casacarrico@al.com or casacarrico@yadtel.net.You can send news by mail to: 305 Clayton Drive, Mocksville, NC 27028 for the Password publication. Phone: 336-998-1111,
FAX: 336-998-1116.

Heritage Farm Fun Charity Show is set for March 27th in Lexington, NC
At the Heritage Farm Fun Charity Show, a yearling buckskin Paso Fino filly Tasha de Herencia will be raffled off on March 27th at the show with proceeds going to charity. For more information on raffle tickets, contact Milda Minter at Heritage Farm mpminter60@aol.com or call 336-764-4785. There will be Paso Fino classes and open English and western classes. A photo of the raffle filly Tasha can be seen on Piedmont's Sale Barn page or learn more at http://www.echowestfarm.com/tasha.html.

Upcoming Horsemanship Clinics to be held at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC. www.clintonanderson.net

Clinton Anderson Walkabout Tour - April 12-April 14, 2004
Mon 5 - 8 pm / Tues & Weds 9 am - 5:30 pm

Love, Language and Leadership tour, a 2-day horsemanship seminar coming to Fletcher, NC Mcgough Arena WNC AG center March 27-28th 9am-5pm. Tickets just $20, buy 2 get 1 free. 1-800-642-3335 www.parelli.com

The PFHW magazine now have defined themes for each month’s topics and they are seeking more articles of interest about the breed, owners, trainers, etc. Contact Lori West or Lynn Gallup from the PFHA Communications Committee if you wish to submit articles on the below themes. Note the submission deadlines and plan well in advance.

PFHA Marketing and The Trail Rider Magazine:
The upcoming May/June 2004 issue of Trail Rider magazine will feature the Paso Fino. The magazine will hit the stands the first week of May. I am contacting you today to let you know that our deadline will be March 31st. In order to insure a spot in this Special issue, contact Al Berry or Trail Rider magazine today. We invite you to be part of the growing excitement of this one-of-a-kind magazine that continues to grow daily. We look forward to welcoming you as part of our special Paso Fino issue! Visit our website at www.trailridermagazine.com to review our advertising information or to find out more about our magazine. Please reply to this email if you are interested in more information or advertising.

February 2004 Piedmont e-News

2004 Convention News and PFHA Rule Changes
Piedmont Web Site Summary and Advertising
2004 NC State Fair Advisory Meeting
2004 Trail Rides Update
2004 Open Horse Shows

The 2004 meeting of the PFHA BOD was held in Las Vegas, NV on January 23rd-34th, along with the annual PFHA membership convention. Milda Minter attended as the Piedmont representative. There were no major or shocking changes. If you have any questions about these items below or want more detailed information, please feel free to contact Milda.

Some items of note are: Our show year and class structure were left intact and the proposed age splits of the mare, stallion, gelding classes did not pass. Points were not raised to qualify for nationals and will remain at 20. Points were raised for TOP and LOM awards and the restriction on “L” shows was lifted, allowing regions to host more small shows as might suit their membership. Youth riders can still ride in amateur owner classes and can still ride schooling horses with schooling headgear. Older pleasure horses can still use any headgear as per current rules. Shoes will not be required. No schooling gear is to be used in the Versatility class. Please support our corporate sponsors so that they will continue to support the PFHA. The stud book is available on CD-ROM. You can now process registrations on the PFHA website. The National's Silent Auction was very popular in 2003 and will be repeated in 2004, need baskets for this from every region, so think of what Piedmont could put in (beach theme, Moravian theme, mountains, winery, etc). Not limited to one basket per region! USA Equestrian, Inc has a name change to US Equestrian Federation (USEF). Piedmont shows 798 members as of 12/31/03, up from 749 at the end of 2002 (this counts all types of members).

New PFHA Rule Proposals that were voted on at the PFHA Convention are shown on Piedmont's web site -- what passed and what didn't. All proposals that passed will go into effect September 1, 2004 with the exception of the 2004 Grand National Show. The 2004 Grand National Championship Show will utilize the PFHA Rule Book, dated October 1, 2001, w/changes, and the current U.S. Equestrian Federation rule book. Click here to go to the Introductory Rule Change page or click on Rule Changes from the home page.

The PFHA Communication Committee has been working hard to improve the visuals and ease of use of the PFHW and the PFHA web site under the guidance among our own Piedmont members Lynn Gallup and Lori West. The PFHW magazine will have now have defined themes for each month’s topics and they are seeking more articles of interest about the breed, owners, trainers, etc. Contact Lori or Lynn if you wish to submit articles on the below themes. Note the submission deadlines and plan well in advance.

• 2004 Membership and Farm pages are being updated.
  If you hadn't renewed your Piedmont dues for 2004, your listing will be or has been deleted. Renew your dues to be relisted.
  
  

Take advantage of Piedmont's new Classified Advertising pages and special rates for members. Ads are for one year on Piedmont's web site. Piedmont members have already taken advantage of the extra exposure for their horses and farm. See the stats below.

Piedmont PFHA Web Site Page Summary

Page Views through Jan. 30, 2004
Calendar of Events	913
Farm Directory	831
Membership Form	159
Membership Benefits	808
Newsletter	826
Officers	333
Horse Sale Classifieds	247 (new page since Dec. 2003)
Stallion Classifieds	151 (new page since Dec. 2003)
Total:	4384 page views

Web Site Summary -- Week of January 29, 2004

Average per Day: 7
Average Visit Length: 1:20 minutes
This Week: 50

Summary Report highlights the overall page statistics for Piedmont's home page

Highest monthly page views: 230 in June 2003
Top search engine used to access this page: 100.00% use www.google.com
Top search word used to find this page: 17.91% typed "piedmont paso fino"

Top web addresses viewed before coming to www.piedmontpasofino.org

Unknown: 67.54%
http://www.pfha.org/includes/html/pfha.contact.directors.asp: 7.51%
http://search.yahoo.com/search: 7.10%
http://www.pasofinoelegante.com/pasofinoelegante/links&webrings.html: 7.04%
http://www.google.com/search: 6.98%
http://www.pasofinos.com/info/pflinks.htm: 3.82%

And on that note, Congratulations to Paso Fino Elegante for making the list of top web addresses viewed before coming to Piedmont PFHA's web site. If you want to add the Piedmont site to your web links, the URL address is: http://www.piedmontpasofino.org .

The NC State Fair Horse Show Advisory Committee members Lynn Gallup and Fred Moretti met on January 21, 2004 in Raleigh at the Hunt Horse Complex to discuss with the fair management the Paso Fino show. Scheduled date is Monday October 18, 2004. New for this year will be breakdown of the Bellas Formas gender classes by ages Mares 4 & Over, Fillies 3 & under, Geldings 4 & Over, Geldings 3 & under, Stallions 4 & Over, Colts 3 & Under, Mares Championship, Gelding Championship, and Stallion Championship, and also Pleasure Driving to accomodate the specialty horses. Ali Casey has agreed to host a Pig Pickin' and Paulette Denault-Bryce will provide the fastive music the evening before on Sunday after people arrive! Also new is the fair has agreed to play Latin music (by CD) during our Paso Fino classes and to announce any descriptions to promote the breed and classes to the public. Also, the fair managemnt has agreed to two half page ads for August and September PFHW with class and fee listings, and an email contact so people can request the fair prize books. Again will be two PFHA/USA-E judges for double points for judges; Piedmont points are awarded too. There is a cash payback for each class and each championship! Noted which has been a conflict for some exhibitors in the past was the Georgia show; it has been reported that the GA show will not be held in October. So see you at the NC State Fair Show...mark your calendars for October 18, 2004. Fun, Fellowship, and Show Off your Paso Finos to the Fair-Going Public!

2004 Piedmont Trail Rides
Candace Link has agreed to be the Piedmont Trail ride Coordinator. New ride locations are planned for 2004. Volunteer hosts are per ride will be responsible for arranging a date, possible rain date, and letting us know if the trails are moderate, easy or difficult; also whether or not lunch will be provided or a pack-your-own-lunch will be necessary. See the Events Calendar for more information. Join Piedmont if you haven't already and come ride the trails and enjoy the beautiful Carolina scenery and friendly fellowship.

PFHA has started a new trail ride program named “Ticket to Ride”; it is free to participate. You can download the "ticket" from the PFHA web site. Tickets will be turned into PFHA at end of each year for prize drawings at the National Show. Chrissie Messier, PFHA Show Manager can answer any questions you may have.

2004 Open Horse Shows
Shown on the updated Calendar of Events are Open Horse Show circuits that welcome Paso Fino exhibitors to participate. These are excellent schooling or warm up opportunities for bigger PFHA shows, and also to show for fun, and to expose our Paso Finos to other horse breed people. Sounds like a plan for those who want to show and have fun at a minimal cost! If you know of other Open Shows, let Lynn Gallup know the info with contact to include in the Piedmont Calendar of Events.

The East Coast Open Horse Show Circuit is offering Non-Trotting Classes just for Paso Finos and Peruvian Pasos. The other gaited breeds would enter in the Racking classes. This show circuit is held at the Bob Martin Eastern North Carolina Agricultural Center and offers year end awards.

The Spartansburg Horseman's Association which is a non-profit all-breed organization that is having shows at Croft Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. There is discussion about having a Mini-Clinic for Paso riders. See the Piedmont Events Calendar for their monthly show dates.

The Lincoln County Horsemens Association is offering Open Gaited, Non-Trotting, Paso Fino Pleasure and Paso Fino Performance classes in their 2004 Class Schedule. The location is at The Ponderosa, Startown Road in Lincolnton, NC. High Point awards are given at the October 2004 show for points accumulated from October 2003 through September 2004. You must show the same horse in at least 4 shows at the Ponderosa to be eligible for End of the Year High Point awards.

North Carolina Horse Council Educational Events are now included on the Calendar of Events.

January 2004 Piedmont e-News

Proposed PFHA Rule Changes
Piedmont Membership Dues
Volunteers are needed
Piedmont Futurity
Piedmont PFHA Website Deadlines
Piedmont Youth News
Piedmont PFHA Website Advertising Rates
2004 Piedmont Trail Rides
Report on the Southern Horse Festival

2003 Piedmont e-News

Happy New Year!

Proposed PFHA Rule Changes are now on the Piedmont website
The proposed PFHA Rule Change Proposals were published in the December 2003 Paso Fino Horse World and are now also listed on the Piedmont website with link form the home page. They will be voted on at the January Membership Meeting. There is a Piedmont Member Reply form to keep track of your choices and if desired to print off to send to Robin Visceglia with your choices. The Board of Piedmont requested that everyone please take the time to review the changes and make your opinions known prior to the meeting in January. Piedmont will not have time to have another meeting, but will strive to get a consensus through the mail, phone, or E-mail on any major issues proposed. If you have any questions about the last Piedmont meeting or rule proposals, contact Robin Visceglia by phone 404-237-4045 or by e-mail at rvisceglia@aol.com .

Piedmont Membership Dues are due for 2004
Its time to renew your Piedmont membership dues for the new year 2004 if you haven't already done so. The Piedmont membership form is on the JOIN page of this website or is on the back page of the Piedmont Password. When renewing your PFHA membership, be sure to designate your region as Piedmont PFHA. Also check out all the benefits of membership with Piedmont. Its well worth the amount of the dues whether you like to show and attend the annual banquet, or just relax and ride the scenic trails in North and South Carolina. If you don't get the next Password Newsletter mailed to you in late January then you probably have not renewed your dues. The Piedmont Website Membership and Farm Directory pages will be updated also in January 2004.

Volunteer and help out with the Piedmont activities, whether it be trail rides, clinics or shows. Piedmont needs YOU! Piedmont is a member organization. Step up to the plate and get involved.

The NC State Fair Horse Show Advisory Committee meets in February, so if you have comments directed for the 2004 show, let committee advisory members know NOW Lynn Gallup, Fred Moretti or Alei Casey.

If you have any Piedmont Futurity prospects you have until until May 31, 2004 to nominate and declare horses for the 2004 Futurity in Asheville. Piedmont's Futurity welcomes a new stallion, a Prometido de Selecta son, owned by Christine Schlageter.

Piedmont PFHA Website Deadlines
The 25th of each month will be the tentative deadline for getting new information to the webmaster for the website with a target date of the1st of each month for page updates to be online. Email information in word or notepad format if attachment or within the email message to the webmaster.

Piedmont Youth News
Hi Youth of Piedmont. How would you like to have access to email from the Youth Committee concerning all sorts of cool stuff, like ideas for new Youth classes? Do you have ideas for new youth activities? We are collecting email addresses for the Youth or their parents. Hope to hear from you! Please send your email addresses to me at PasoFinoGurl@aol.com .
Jennifer Galloway

2004 Piedmont PFHA Website Horses for Sale and Stallions at Stud
Advertising Rates

Text Only For Sale Ad. Up to 50 words; 1 year (Piedmont member rate); Includes e-mail link and URL link - $25. (Non-Piedmont member rate - $35).

Text with One Photo For Sale Ad. Up to 50 words; 1 year (Piedmont member rate);
Includes e-mail link and URL link - $40. (Non-Piedmont member rate - $60).

Text with 2 Photos For Sale Ad. Up to 50 words; 1 year (Piedmont member rate)
Includes e-mail link and URL link - $50. (Non-Piedmont member rate - $75).

Photos for ads should be digitalized or scanned; size specifications should be 300 px by 300 px max. and 72-100dpi. 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 information.

Farm and Membership Directory Email and/or Website URL Links
$10 for each Piedmont Member Directory email link
$10 for each Piedmont Farm Directory email link
$10 for each Piedmont Farm Directory web site URL link

2004 Piedmont Trail Rides
We need volunteers who will be willing to host a trail ride. John can’t do all the work! If you are willing to host a ride at one of the Parks in your area, let us know.
The Host will be responsible for arranging a date and possible rain date, and letting us know if the trails are moderate, easy or difficult. Also whether or not lunch will be provided or a pack-your-own-lunch will be necessary. PLEASE volunteer!
We have already had a few folks volunteer to Host a ride:
Latta Park - Huntersville, NC -- Marcia Carrico/Candace Link
Biltmore Estate- Asheville, NC -- Lori & Greg West/Christine Schlageter and Mark Stern
W.B. Umstead - Raleigh/Durham, NC -- Lynn Gallup

Some of the other Parks in which folks have expressed interest in riding are:
New River Trail - Galax, VA
Moses Cone - Blowing Rock, NC
Cataloochee - Waynesville, NC
Salem Lake - Winston-Salem, NC
Virginia Creeper Trail - Abingdon, VA
Croft State Park - Spartanburg, SC
So Mountain Park - Connelly Springs, NC
Dupont State Forest - Brevard, NC

Perhaps there is a Park in your area that you know and love and would like to introduce to other Piedmont trail riders. Let us know. Contact John Martin (828) 322-6204 or email jsm.trailboss@conninc.com .

Are you and your horse not quite ready for a Piedmont ride? Do you need a buddy to “practice” with out on the trail? Let us know where you ride, where you’d like to ride and what you’re looking for. We will print your request in the Piedmont Password and see if someone would like to ride with you. We’ll start “Riding Buddy” in 2004.

Update: This show has canceled Paso Fino classes for 2004.(2/29/04)
The 8th Annual FireCracker Jubilee and 4th Children's Miracle Network Charity Show will be held at the Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston on July 4-5, 2003. The Paso Fino classes will be on July 3rd, Saturday for 2004, so mark your calendars. Ask Piedmont members Lori and Greg West about this show as they were there in 2003.

Report on the Southern Horse Festival -- December 5-7, 2003, NC State Fairgrounds
Piedmont members Lynn Gallup and Sue and Tom Yearwood ran into each other at the Southern Horse Festival on Sunday. It was cold and windy outside that weekend and I heard snowed heavy in the mountains, but the first annual Horse Festival sponsored by the North Carolina Horse Council was a huge success. There were many educational seminars on varied topics; I attended four seminars on Saturday and caught part of John Lyons and the Bridleless Riding demonstration by Lynn Palm. On Sunday morning I watched Gawani Pony Boy work a uncooperative horse that liked to crowd his handler when on the ground, and got some Christmas shopping done for horse friends. The NC Horse Council raffled off a new John Deere riding lawn tractor. If you missed it in 2003, plan to attend in 2004. There were many horse breed and association booths which included a stall next to booth for a "sample" breed horse. Cost was reasonable according to the SE Rocky Mountain Horse Association reps. I would like to see the Piedmont PFHA represented in 2004; booth volunteers would be needed to cover the 3 day event (hint) if Piedmont gets a booth. Lynn Gallup

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