2010 Piedmont Youth News

Congratulations to Micah Furr and Castile Centellas for winning the non-trotting pleasure Reserve Championship at the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Show, held in Clemson the last week of July, 2010. Over 500 youth riders from 13 states took part in this all discipline equine extravaganza. All ages from 9 to 19 compete together and no adults are allowed to school the horses, as in all 4-H shows. The pleasure class had 27 entries and contained all the gaited breeds. Micah of Rowan County also placed 4th out of 15 in showing for mare conformation and made the final cut for showmanship out of 46 entries. It really was something to see, as every stall was filled and every trailer space taken! Please see your county extension agent if you would like to be involved in showing in 4-H. It is very reasonable cost to show and well -run, with good manners and safety being the primary concern. See Photos.

Crosby Reed of Burke County showed with her Peruvian Paso "Rico". Crosby won all phases of the Southeast Region Hippology contest.

Dr. Ann Furr

Best Wishes to Casey Fox of TEAM USA for the Paso Fino Youth Mundial ‘World Cup’ Equestrian Team. Casey Fox states: "Participating in the ‘World Cup’ is a dream of mine and this year I have the opportunity to make that dream come true. After a series of try-outs throughout the United States, I was selected to represent the United States at the Paso Fino International Equestrian Competition, also known as the Jinetes y Amazonas Relix Santiago Oliver Mundial." This competition began in 1996 with 7 countries participating at that time. Youth riders ranging in ages from 4 years old to 24 years old will participate in the competition which is being held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from July 4-11, 2010.

Best Wishes to Micah Furr at the NC State 4H Show
Micah Furr and Taylor Pence, members of the East Rowan Equine Explorers 4-H Club, recently qualified for the NC 4-H Horse Show, by winning at the district level. The West Central District show was held at Latta Plantation on May 22. MIcah qualified in non-trotting, including showmanship, and Taylor qualified in dressage. The State show will be held in July in Raleigh. Good luck to both!

Asheville ALIVE! 2010 Presents YOUTH WORKSHOPS on Wednesday, June 23rd, hosted by Judges, Stewards, Instructors and USEF. Come Learn from the Experts how to improve your Skills in and out of the Show Ring! Have lots of fun - meet new friends and improve your horsemanship skills ! Become a better equine partner and enjoy your showing experience at Asheville ALIVE 2010! Pizza Party for the Youth generously donated by Jerry & Angela Dotson - Thank you very much for your generous support of our Youth - The future of our Paso Fino Breed! Click here for Youth Workshops Flyer.

NEW Youth Scholarship Application for 2010 (PDF to print)

PIEDMONT PFHA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP INFO & APPLICATION - 2010

Guidelines and Criteria: The Foundation Scholarship Committee has the right to award two scholarships each year. Smaller awards may be made depending on the circumstances. Scholarship grants will be paid directly to the accredited institution. The committee retains the right to withhold scholarship grants in any year if no candidate is deemed to be qualified. The decision of the committee is FINAL.

Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior and a member in good standing of the Piedmont Paso Fino Horse Association.The applicant must apply as an up and coming freshman.

2010 Clemson Youth Report

What a beautiful weekend for a horseshow! Getting together with all our horseshow buddies was even better! Thank you to Jeannie Griggs for creating our own Paso Fino board game to learn the rules of the Country Pleasure Class. Pizza and a birthday cake for Casey Fox got our weekend off to a fantastic start! Piedmont can really be proud of the camaraderie and friendships our youth enjoy, not to mention the fantastic riding display! See you in Asheville!
Ann R. Furr, DVM

Piedmont Youth Clinic at Clemson Show

There will be a Paso Country Pleasure Youth Clinic at the Clemson Show on Thursday, 4/15 at 6 pm in the outdoor arena. Jeanne Griggs will lead a clinic on the requirements of the country pleasure class for any interested youth. Topics will include proper tack and attire, required gaits and maneuvers, and showing tips. Bring your horse and have fun with your friends!

Ann R. Furr, DVM
704.798.3460

$200 Youth Show Voucher at Asheville Alive - Piedmont Classic

PFHA Amateur/Owner Committee has graciously and generously donated a $200.00 SHOW EXPENSE VOUCHER to all eligible YOUTH EXHIBITORS that can be applied to the Asheville ALIVE 2010 Piedmont Classic Paso Fino Horse Show in JUNE. PPFHA has designated Asheville ALIVE 2010 as the region's YOUTH SHOW to use the voucher. More details to come. C'Mon Youth - Brush up on your show skills and see you at Asheville! Get Ready for Great Competition in Asheville!

Would you like to be a Ribbon Presenter at Asheville Alive?

Attention: Piedmont Youth and Their Parents

Parents of Piedmont Paso Youth "POPPY" is a new organization for parents and anyone else interested in promoting Piedmont youth activities such as showing, clinics, trail rides, exhibits and social activities. Please sign up by sending your name to Dr. Ann at drfurr@windstream.net. This will be a way to get your ideas in motion and know who is interested in getting involved!
Ann R. Furr, DVM Rockwater Farm, LLC 704.798.3460

2010 PFHA Proposed Rule Change

Youth parents: there is a proposed rule change for rein types for certain youth classes. Please look in the last edition of the PFHW for details. Basically it calls for flat leather reins in equitation and horsemanship for reasons of looking professional. If you have an opinion one way or the other, Shaw Laney is our voting representative at the upcoming board meeting January 15-17, 2010.
Thanks, Dr. Ann Furr

Youth Mundial Clinic and Tryouts is Jan. 9-10, 2010 in Hickory, NC
Deadline for applications and to attend is December 14th

There is a Youth Mundial clinic/try-out scheduled for Jan. 9-10 at Startown Stables for kids in the Piedmont and surrounding regions. Please stay tuned to PasoFinoYouth.com and PFHA E-news for the requirements and any further information on Team USA. If you have questions, Christy Meyer, PFHA Youth Committee Chair can be reached at christymeyer@charter.net. Youth Mundial will take place in San Juan Puerto Rico July 2010. All try-out patterns will be video-taped.

This is what is needed for the Mundial Try-Out at Startown Stables:

2009 YOUTH NEWS

Youth Horsemanship Christmas Camp is December 23rd in Salisbury, NC

Rockwater Farm, LLC will offer a one day Christmas Camp, Wednesday, December 23rd from 9-4. $60 includes a private lesson from a professional trainer, veterinary topics, games, trail ride, lunch and snack. Horse rental available for $20. Appropriate clothing, boots, helmet and signed release required. Ages 9 and over. Space limited. drfurr@windstream.net

Ann R. Furr, DVM
Rockwater Farm, LLC
704.798.3460

Congratulations to our Piedmont Youth Member -- Brett Aldred, Jr.
The 2009 High Point USEF/PFHA Youth of the Year

FREE MONEY! Piedmont Youth!

Be sure and check out the the national youth website www.pasofinoyouth.com for information on 3 contests to be held at the 2009 PFHA Nationals. Each winner will receive a $500 savings bond. There are categories for creative writing, photography and denim decorating, so everyone should be able to find a category to enter. Come home a winner with a nice savings bond from nationals!!

You can download the Youth Contest information below (PDFs).

2009 Nationals Youth Contests

2009 Denim Decoration Contest

2009 Creative Writing Contest

2009 NC State Fair Paso Fino Horse Show Youth Activities

For the 2009 show on Monday, October 19th, there will be a new class for youth: Youth Trail. This will be a non-pointed PFHA and USEF class. The Piedmont Youth also perform the evening opening ceremony with an impressive Flag Presentation on their beautiful Paso Fino horses.

Piedmont Member Wins North Carolina State 4-H Championship

On July 11, 2009, Micah Furr and her Paso Fino Horse, Rosa Dela Bynto, won two NC State Fair Championship titles for the Junior division in nontrotting 2 gaited and 3 gaited classes. The State 4-H Horseshow was held at the Fairgrounds in Raleigh and was a 5 day event with competition for all disciplines. Participants qualified at District shows held earlier in the year. Micah was representing Rowan County and the East Equine Explorers 4-H Club. She also earned eighth place in the nontrotting equitation pattern class with Rosa. Reserve championships went to Alexandra Sinaden of McDowell County in both the 2 and 3 gaited classes and a 4th place showing in hand.

Ann R. Furr, DVM

Cedar Lane Stable Youth Horse Camp is July 9th-11th
Cedar Lane Stable is having a Youth horse camp here at my farm July 9th - 11 th. Drop-off is at 10:00 am Thurs. and pick-up is 3:00pm on Sat. The cost is $175 per person. Meals are furnished - please bring a tent and sleeping bag. Private lessons, grooming, general horse care, equitation, and fun-horseback games. Contact Shaw or Brandy Laney at 864-706-8030 or 864-804-3450. Email is: CLSPASOFINO@prtcnet.com

Horsemanship Camp at Rockwater Farm, LLC is July 21st, 22nd, 23rd
Time: 9-4. Ages 9 and over. Fee: $125. Learn how to develop horsemanship skills that will bring a lifetime of enjoyment of the horse. Work with a veterinarian, riding instructor and professional trainer. Limited enrollment. Appropriate clothing, helmet, boots and signed release required. Call for more information. 704.798.3460 or drfurr@windstream.net.

Piedmont Youth in the East Equine Explorers 4-H Club
Taylor Pence and Micah Furr, both members of the East Equine Explorers 4-H Club recently participated in the West Central District's Regional Horseshow. The show was held at Latta Park in Charlotte. Both girls qualified in their divisions to move on to the State Horse Show in July (July 11th). Taylor will be showing in dressage and Micah will be showing in the non-trotting division in Raleigh. Congratulations to both and Good Luck At the State 4-H Show!

Youth Exhibition at Piedmont Classic

Piedmont Youth enjoyed a very successful Piedmont Classic this year. In addition to the competition, the youth displayed excellent horsemanship in two separate events. On Friday night, the youth presented the flags of Confepaso . They executed a beautiful precision pattern across the X shaped sounding board. Flag bearers were: Buddy and William Aldred, Destiny Carter, Savannah Curtis, Casey Gracia, Jennifer and Laura Orr, Adrienne Childress, Micah Furr, Cassie Oakes, Casey Fox, Ayla Poovey and Savannah Williams.

Special thanks to Angela and Jerry Dotson for sponsoring the youth pizza party again this year. We look forward to this event every year!

Saturday night , the youth presented an original show entitled"The Paso Parade" at Dinner in the Dirt. Piedmont Youth Committee members choreographed and scored a demonstration of all the current classes available to the youth, plus specialty classes. Riders put on an excellent demonstration of talent and fun! Participating were Julia Gergley, Micah Furr, Madison Francis, Morgan Minter, Casey Fox, Adreienne Childress, Destiny Carter, Garrin Shipman, Casey Gracia, Savannah Curtis, Buddy and William Aldred, Laura and Jennifer Orr, and Ana Iriarte. Thanks to everyone that assisted and thank you to all youth for a great show!

Dr. Ann R. Furr, DVM
Youth Committee Chair

Youth Scholarship Recipients Awarded at Piedmont Classic

The Piedmont Paso Fino Horse Association awarded individual scholarships to three Piedmont Youth who have exhibited achievements in scholastics, community service, participation in Paso Fino related activities and shows, contributions to other youth in our association and specific college related goals for the future. Each of those selected were chosen based on their submission of the completed application by the due date which included an essay and letters of recommendation.

Christina Minter, daughter of Charlie and Milda Minter received a $500.00 scholarship which will go towards Christina's tuition at Auburn University where she is a rising sophomore.

Cassie Oakes, daughter of Dale and Lisa Oakes received a $500.00 scholarship and will be attending Virginia Intermont College as a freshman in the fall.

Wesley Anderson, son of Kent and Margi Anderson received a $2000.00 scholarship and will be attending Emory University in the fall.

We are very proud of each of these young people and look forward to them becoming successful individuals who will help others as they pursue their goals and aspirations.

This year these young people have also been challenged to help our association with fund raising ideas and plans for our scholarship fund. We recognize that while it is a tough time economically, we need to realize the importance and value of the youth and their contributions and they are the future of our organization.

Kathy Williams
The Piedmont Youth Scholarship Committee

About The 2009 Piedmont Youth Foundation Scholarship
The Piedmont Youth Foundation Scholarship Committee has the right to award two scholarships each year. Smaller awards may be made depending on the circumstances. Scholarship grants will be paid directly to the accredited institution. The committee retains the right to withhold scholarship grants in any year if no candidate is deemed to be qualified. Download the application form for more info.

Receipt of Youth Scholarship forms must be received by June 10th to Kathy Williams, 1602 Starnes Cemetery Rd., Monroe, N.C. 28112.

The selection committee will then make decisions and the scholarship(s) will be awarded at the Asheville Show. Contact Kathy Williams at her email chetola@aol.com.