Piedmont PFHA 2007 dues are now due - October 1st
2007 dues are now due. 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). Ride Guest Membership category available for one trail ride at $10.00. Joining as a Piedmont Farm membership includes being listed in Piedmont's online Farm Directory, Membership Directory, includes your website listing, entitles you to 3 votes, and include 1-2 adults.

NC State Fair Horse Show is October 16th
The 2006 Fair prizebooks are now available from the NC State Fair office. Email Sheri Bridges sheri.bridges@ncmail.net or call 919-733-4845. Here is the 2006 NC State Fair Show flyer and listing of classes. The first Pre-Entry deadline is September 14th at 5pm (must have been received). The second deadline is September 29th with a $10 penalty per horse. After that until show day is $30 penalty per horse entered. Pre-entry Regular Class Fees are $24 (includes both judges); Championship Class fees are $32. Premiums are $30, $25, $20, $15, $10, Ribbon for Regular Classes per judge. Championship Class Premiums are $50, $40, $30, $20, $10. Permanent Stall Fees are $30; Tent Stalls are $25. Move-in time is 6pm October 15th. The fair management did state that exhibitors could arrive 1 hour earlier at 5pm, but to state the earlier time on your entry form to let them know so your stalls will be ready for you. Be sure to use the Fair entry form not the PFHA form.

Piedmont will have their Paso Fino Breed Photo Exhibit set up with 2006 Membership Directories available. There will be a limited number of complimentary copies of "The Gaited Horse" magazine available to exhibitors. If you don't get one, see Lynn Gallup at the show for a copy. The fair management has intermixed Draft horse and Arabian classes with the evening Paso Fino classes, according to the Prize Book, despite a fair advisory committee meeting agreeing the Paso Fino classes would run consecutively at the start of the evening session. The Sunday evening arrival exhibitor’s Bar-B-Que dinner, will be hosted by FlatRock Farm. Thank you Ali and Paul Casey!

The Walk-Corto Leadline class will not have a class entry fee for 2006. All particpants will receive a ribbon. There is no prize money or points given for this class. Disabled riders are welcome in this class. Let's see more Leadline Riders to impress the fair spectator crowd!

This show is a DOUBLE POINTED USEF All-Breed PFHA Show with two judges. It is scheduled for Monday, October 16th. Money paybacks are given for the classes per judge. The NC State Fair Horse show has the judges confirmed by Show Manager, Glenn Petty to be Kelley Cox and Bobby Yunits. There will be two stewards this year, a USEF and a PFHA Steward for the show. A full page ad listing the NC State Fair Paso Fino classes and entry information is planned for the September issue of PFHW.

We look forward to this show growing each year with more quality horses, number of entries and enthusiastic exhibitors who love showing off their horses to a crowd of interested spectators, many of whom to not yet own a Paso Fino and would like to!

Local Show manager contact info is info@gracewoodpasos.com or call 919-32-5966.
Lynn Gallup
Paso Fino Show Manager

The Blake-Cliff Trail Ride is October 21st
The Latta Park Trail ride location has changed to the Blake-Cliff Stables which is located near Maiden, NC in Catawba County, and owned by George McKee. The farm lies on 425 acres of beautiful wooded pasture land. For the trail riding lovers, this is truly a paradise. Current coggins is required. The ride will start at 10:00am. Lunch will be served from 12:00-1:00pm. Jaime Sarmiento is the host and can be reached at 828-466-1502.

Directions: Farm is located West of Mooresville. Take I-77 to Exit 36 (Rt. 150). Take Rt. 150 West, past Hwy 16, to East Maiden Road. Go North on East Maiden Rd and Blake Cliff Stables will be on your right.
Please make reservations for this ride. For more information call (704) 482-7330, or Jaime Sarmiento (828) 466-1502.

The Piedmont Meeting and Awards Banquet is Saturday, November 11th
Piedmont Membership Meeting and Annual Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2006
at Villa Antonio’s Restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina. This banquet is free for all Piedmont members! You must renew your 2007 Piedmont PFHA membership in order to attend for free. The charge for guests will be $35 per person.

The membership and election meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. The High Point Awards for the 2006 competition year will be presented after dinner. The meeting agenda includes election of your new Piedmont officers and directors for 2007-2008, discussion of national PFHA election in January 2007 and other national business, show plans for 2007, trail and recreational riding programs, 2007 calendar of events for Piedmont, and any other issues that are brought forward.

Please RSVP for the banquet to Milda Minter by phone at 336-764-4785 or by email to mpminter60@aol.com with your reservations by November 7th.

Directions to Villa Antonio’s: take I-77 North or South into Charlotte and take exit #6A (Woodlawn Road). Follow Woodlawn Road to the second traffic light where you will make a right turn onto South Blvd. The restaurant will be on your left on the corner.

This year for the first time, Piedmont is offering a High Point Award for members participating in Piedmont's new program for designated Open Horse Shows and Piedmont Fun Shows. The top six places in both Adult (18 & older) and Youth (17 & under) will receive awards as Piedmont PFHA Open Show winners. If you have any questions, contact Jeanne Griggs 864-487-9565 or email jeannegriggs@bellsouth.net.

Piedmont Pathfinders program will award a special prize to the rider with the most hours at the end of each year.

From the September 2006 President's message: You each will have the opportunity to share your ideas and give your suggestions at our upcoming membership meeting in November. I encourage you to attend since this will be the main planning meeting for the 2007 association year. While our officers always consider the members wishes whenever possible, they cannot be mind-readers and shouldn’t be blamed after-the-fact if something is done that the members don’t like. In short, get involved or don’t complain!! The November meeting is an election meeting for officers and one director (see the biographies on this page) for the next two years and I’m sure they will appreciate your support and encouragement. According to the by-laws changes approved last year, the new officers will start their terms at the conclusion of the meeting. At this meeting we will also discuss the candidates for the upcoming national PFHA elections to be held in January 2007. I am inviting the candidates for national offices to attend the meeting, or to at least send personal information, so our Piedmont members can meet and discuss each candidate and direct our board delegate how to vote. The 2007 Piedmont PFHA Budget will need to be discussed and approved at this meeting. After the meeting will be the Awards Banquet where silver trophies will be given to all the High Point winners from the 2006 show year and to winners from the Open Competition Program as well. Please exercise your right as a Piedmont member to attend the meeting and make your opinions known.

2006-2007 Piedmont PFHA Candidates
Robbie Davis
Candidate for President
I have been a member of Piedmont since 1985 when Chris, my husband, and I were first introduced to this wonderful breed through Fred and Edna Moretti. I have shown off and on through the years and have volunteered for Piedmont as show secretary, secretary, treasurer (3 terms), Password editor, Futurity chair and a number of odd jobs to fill in as needed. I have agreed to run for President for the upcoming term. I look forward to meeting those of you whom I do not know and working with ALL of you. We are a volunteer organization and we will need the volunteers to fill various positions and help us operate. We have had great success with the trail rides, shows, youth programs….many thanks to the board and committee chairs: Milda Minter, Lynn Gallup, Rita Magaha, Lauri Pistolis, Ann Furr, Shaw Laney, Candace Link, Bill Kerns, Dwight Graber, Kathy Williams, Ingrid Ruppalt, Jeanne Griggs, Lori West, Marcia Carrico and the many other volunteers that help out to keep us running smoothly!

I would like to build on the programs that the previous board has started and expanded – shows, trail rides, open show high points, clinics, marketing, newsletter etc. We have a WONDERFUL organization! Please contact me with any ideas that you have and would like to see Piedmont implement. Email: ElPorvenir@aol.com or by phone 704-895-4071.

Rita P. Magaha
Candidate for Vice President
Rita Magaha, wife, mother and grandmother, has been riding, training, showing and selling Paso Fino horses since 1982. Rita has been a member of Piedmont and the National Association continuously since 1982. She and her husband, Mac, were show chairmen for the Asheville, N.C. show for nine years beginning the year that it opened. She was co-chairman or chairman for four National shows; 1985, 1987, 1990 and 1992. While actively training, riding and showing she still found time to serve on the National Board in the capacity as Secretary and Vice-President. In Piedmont, Rita has served in many positions on the board and helped in many areas of the shows. In more recent years she has served the Asheville show by coordinating the vendors and Piedmont by serving as Secretary. Rita has expressed the willingness to continue to serve on the Board and would like to be elected as Vice-President. She pledges to work closely with the Show Chairmen and assist them in the tremendous job that they have volunteered to do.

Robbyn Young
Candidate for Secretary
I became involved with Paso Fino horses at the age of 5, and began showing at the age of 8 and haven't stopped since. The Paso Fino has become a lifelong passion, which has afforded me many unique and unforgettable experiences. I was employed as farm and stallion manager for two world reknown Paso Fino breeding farms in Florida, where I was responsible for client relations, stallion breeding sales and management, horse sales, farm marketing, book keeping and daily farm activities. Later I was employed as marketing director for an International Paso Fino Magazine, where I was responsible for new client sales, ad design, article material, editting, and international marketing. I relocated to North Carolina two years ago, and am now managing partner of Infinite Equine Solutions, a Paso Fino training and marketing business located at El Cardenal Farm in Mooresville, NC. We currently manage 30 Paso Fino horses for show, trail, breeding and sale. I am a licensed Certified Judge with the Paso Fino Horse Association, and most recently was an Assistant Coach for Team USA at the Youth Mundial.

Bill Kerns
Candidate for Treasurer
I have been a member of the PPFHA Board of Directors for the past three years and served as Chairperson for the Carolina Classic the past two years. My background includes the ownership of a property management firm that managed over 20,000 condominium/homeowner association units in South Florida for over 25 years. I have also served on several not for profit boards and most recently served as the Finance Chairperson for the Transylvania Vocational Services organization. I believe very strongly in maintaining a sound financial reporting process and I look forward to further serving our association as Treasurer.

Lori West
Candidate for Director
Lori has enjoyed owning Paso Fino horses since 2001. Raised in Athens , Georgia , Lori has a B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Georgia . Lori is the volunteer News Coordinator for the Paso Fino Horse World column, as well as a member of the PFHA Communications Committee. Showing horses is a full time commitment for Lori, who also enjoys trail riding, clinics, and raising Paso Fino horses. Opportunities to learn more about riding and the horses, as well as encouraging and helping those new to the breed are favorite pastimes. Lori also enjoys time spent with their Labrador Retrievers and Newfoundland , playing fetch in the pond. Lori’s true love is time spent with horses and shared with her husband, Greg. Lori and Greg reside in Leicester , NC , with 24 acres known as Echo West Farm.

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Congratulations to all the Piedmont PFHA's Winners at Nationals

Youth Classes:
Christina Minter
National Champion Horsemanship Junior Level II, 13-17
Reserve National Champion Equitation Junior, 13-17
National Champion Gold Medal Equitation

Laura Orr
National Champion Equitation Sub Junior Level II, 10-12
Reserve Gold Medal Equitation

Jennifer Orr
National Champion Equitation Sub Junior Level I, 7-9

La Valia de Fe
National Champion Fino Sub Junior
Owner: Jordan Irvan

Celestia del Cardenal
National Champion Performance Sub Junior
Owners: Ernie and Kim Irvan

Alexa Bravo
Reserve National Champion Pleasure Junior
Owner: William Francis

Aguila de Herencia
Reserve National Champion Performance Junior
Owners: Charles & Milda P Minter Jr.

2006 National and Reserve National Champions and their owners:

Coloso's Mia
National Champion Breeders Sweepstakes Fillies
National Champion Bellas Formas 2005, 1 year old Fillies
Owner: Alan Dwayne and Carol Tilley

El Magico de Ambar
National Champion Bellas Formas 2005, 1 year old Colts
Reserve National Champion Breeders Sweepstakes Colts
Owner: C Ray & Erin E Taylor

Vaquero de Eco
National Champion Breeders Sweepstakes Colts
Reserve National Champion Bellas Formas 2005, 1 year old Colts
Owners: Greg & Lori West

Coloso's Classica
National Champion Bellas Formas 2004, 2 year old Fillies
Owner: Denise Boorman

Caminito del Porvenir
National Champion Pleasure 2002, 4 year old Geldings
Reserve National Champion Performance Amatuer Owner 2002, 4 year old Geldings
National Champion Pleasure Amatuer Owner 2002, 4 year old Geldings
Owner: Robbie Davis

Sonata de Dictador
National Champion Pleasure Amateur Owner 2002, 4 year old Fillies
Reserve National Champion Pleasure 2002, 4 year old Fillies
Owners: John Sturm & Alice Page

La Gasolina Dos HG
National Champion Performance Amatuer Owner 2002, 4 year old Fillies
Owner: John W Sturm

La Esquisita de LM
National Champion Fino 2002, 4 year old Fillies
Reserve National Champion Fino Amatuer Owner 2002, 4 year old Fillies
Owner: Robbie Davis

Asesino de Herencia
National Champion Pleasure Stallions
Owner: William Francis

Bolero Bravo
National Champion Versatility
Reserve National Champion Driving
Owner: 5-0-1 Paso Finos

La MaRavilloso Cavilla
National Champion Produce of Dam
Owners: Alan Dwayne and Carol Tilley

Pasionera
Reserve National Champion Produce of Dam
Owner: Paul Mercer

Ponderosa Coloso
National Champion Get of Sire
Reserve National Champion Get of Sire
Owner: Paul Mercer

La Filigrana de Casta
Champion Fabulous Pleasure Futurity
Owners: Shaw & Brandy Laney

Manantial de La Postal
Champion Fabulous Fino Futurity
Owner: Robert S Long

Coloso's Musica PM
Reserve Grand National Champion Pleasure Mares and Fillies
Owner: Paul Mercer

Villano de La Clara
Reserve National Champion Bellas Formas Stallions
Owner: Denise Boorman

Jaguar de Herencia
Reserve National Champion Pleasure Geldings
Reserve Grand National Champion Pleasure Geldings
Owner: 5-0-1 Paso Finos

Echo's Caramelo de Bravo
Reserve National Champion Bellas Formas 2003, 3 year old Colts
Owners: Greg & Lori West

Valiente de Legacy Q
Reserve National Champion Bellas Formas 2002 2 year old colts
Owner: Vanessa Howard

Applause
Reserve National Champion Pleasure Amateur Owner Mares
Owners: John Sturm & Alice Page

El Gringo Elegante
Reserve National Champion Fino Amateur Owner Geldings
Owners: Kristeen Kaye & Susan Hopkins

Atrevido La Estrella
Reserve National Champion Trail
Owner: Marjorie B Nickel

Coloso's Luciana del Eco
Reserve National Champion Pleasure Amateur Owner 2003, 3 year old Fillies
Owners: Greg & Lori West

Rescate de la Hacienda
Reserve National Champion Pleasure Stallions
Owner: Pat Figueroa

Coloso's Serafina
Reserve National Champion Bellas Formas 2003, 3 year old Fillies
Owner: Alan Tilley & Charles Bragg

Bendito de la Primera
Reserve National Champion Performance Amatuer Owner Geldings
Reserve Grand National Champion Performance Amatuer Owner Geldings
Reserve National Champion Performance Amatuer Owner Geldings for Gold
Owner: Jane Hamilton & Amanda David

Mama Anastena de TONITA
Reserve National Champion Performance Amatuer Owner 2003, 3 year old Fillies
Owner: Rose Ann Harper-Howell

Coloso's Yo Yo
Reserve National Champion Bellas Formas 2004, 2 year old Fillies
Owner: Alan Dwayne and Carol Tilley

Galano del Bosque
Reserve National Champion Pleasure Geldings for Gold
Owner: Deborah Carrington

Xiamara del Bosque
Reserve Grand National Champion Pleasure Amatuer Owner Mares and Fillies
Owner: Charles & Milda P Minter Jr.

Jordan El Cardenal
Reserve Champion Fabulous Fino Futurity
Owner: Wayne Kerr

Padre Diego
Reserve National Champion Western Pleasure
Owners: Jim Humbertson & Gordon Miller

Venida HG
Reserve National Champion Country Pleasure
Owner: Rose Ann Harper-Howell

Fianza de Herencia
Reserve Grand National Champion Performance Mares and Fillies
Owner: William Francis

Ann Howell
Reserve National Champion Costume

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Breaking Top 10 Sire News!
Ponderosa Coloso has finished in the number five position on the prestigious Top Ten Sire list for 2006. Team Coloso has rallied around this great stallion's offspring following his passing in December 2005 proving his legacy will continue for many years to come. Congratulations to Paul "Woody" Mercer, Bill Minter and all the members of Team Coloso on this accomplishment!

Salute to Ponderosa Coloso! Team Coloso came away from the National Show in Perry Ga. with heads held high following another great nationals. Coloso's Musica backed up her 2005 Grand National Pleasure Championship with the Reserve Grand in 2006 ridden by Shaw Laney. Other highlights were in the Bella Forma Fillies/Mares classes during the week with a sweep in the yearling and Breeders Sweepstakes classes by Coloso's Mia as National Champion. Team Coloso also swept these classes in 2004 and 2005. Both the National and Reserve National titles were obtained in two year old fillies. Coloso's Serafina won the Reserve National title in three year olds and was the third place Grand National Champion in the finals. The mares division was very tough as always with third and fifth National Champion ribbons being awarded. Specialty classes were also good as Ponderosa Coloso won the Get of Sire class for the fifth time in a row. Also congratulations on the National and Reserve National titles in Produce of Dam for the second straight year. ... Dwayne Tilley

Get Well Wishes
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Marcia Carrico on her recent knee surgery!

PFHA Committee Report Highlights for the October 2006 Board of Directors meeting
Executive Committee: The Executive Committee has discussed the complaints of two owners of horses in the 2006 Fabulous Futurity classes. Both owners contend that at the 2005 Futurity auction, more money was guaranteed than awarded in the 2006 classes. Another part of the issue is that the announcer in the 2006 Fino Futurity class stated that the winner would be awarded $20,000. The Board will be asked to make a decision on how we handle this issue. More information will be provided at the meeting. The Executive Committee has discussed the renewal clause of the Executive Director's contract. Be prepared to vote on the renewal of the existing contract at this meeting.

Finance Committee: Motion - to approve implementation of a 5% service fee for use of credit cards as payment for any and all fees associated with the National Show, the Horse Sale and the Futurity Sale. Credit cards may be held as security if desired by the exhibitor until payment by check can be made by the exhibitor upon arrival at the National Show. Net expected reimbursement (or reduction in expenses) for credit card merchant fees is $12,000. Motion - to approve implementation of two new show user fees; an amateur show fee ($15 annually) and a professional show fee ($100 annually); total expected annual income is $34,990. Motion - to approve 2007 Budget.

Futurity Committee: Participation in the Breeder's Sweepstakes was up this year. There were 9 fillies showing and 15 colts for the purse of $22,521.69. Paul (Woody) Mercer donated a beautiful trophy in memory of his stallion Ponderosa Coloso whose offspring have been very successful in the Breeder's Sweepstakes classes. The trophy is awarded to the stallion whose offspring win the most money in the classes. Ambar del Ocho owned by John King won the trophy. A plaque will be sent to him and Ambar's name will be engraved on the trophy to be displayed in the PFHA home office.\line The 2006 Stallion Auction is off to a good start. Over $28,000 in stallion services were sold at the show. The remaining services will be auctioned on a first come, first serve basis until March 1, 2007. There are still many good stallions remaining. Motion - include geldings with the colts in the Breeder's Sweepstakes class. The class will be renamed to the Colts and Geldings Breeder's Sweepstakes.

Historical Committee: A meeting was requestd by Rosalie MacWiliam to be held in Asheville, N.C. on June 24, 2006, in the conference room of the North Carolina Agricultural Center during the annual Piedmont Show. This meeting proved to be very productive in that Rosale will be writing the history from the onset of A.P.F. up to and including the formation of P.F.O.B.A. The offical history will include archives, snippets and stories determined by the committee to be important to the historical aspect of our Association. Photographs in our archives will also be included as well as those donated by our members. We're still in the process of requesting material in the form of photos and printed matter from the membership. Please feel free to contribute. Members of this committee will be called upon in the near future to peruse photographs in the central office to determine what will be used in the book.

Nominating Committee: The following have agreed to run:
PRESIDENT: Larry Johnson, Robin Ratliff
VICE PRESIDENT: Tony Coleman, Ed Smith
SECRETARY: Monica Abreu, Sue Niebling
TREASURER: Clayton Fell, Angel Usategui

Registry Committee: A meeting of the Registration Advisory Committee was called for on May 26, 2006, in Kissimmee, Fl. to discuss rules changes regarding cloning of horses. The members who attended discussed the aspect of cloning and the adverse affect it would have on the registry and this Association. Based on the unanimous opinion of the committee it was determined to submit rules changes to prohibit the registration of cloned horses with the Paso Fino Horse Association. These rule proposals would be voted on in January 2007, at the BOD/Membership Convention in New Orleans, La.

Youth Committee: The youth Committtee's members will be assigned a set of regions. We will work together with each region to try to establish some of the ideas the committee wants to implement. Some of these ideas are: Clinics that are hosted by a local farm in your area; creating youth sanctioned shows expanding our existing classes to encourage our youth to participate in other divisions; we want to look into finding a sponsor strictly for youth programs and activities; we want PFHA's Judges and Steward's and education committee to allow youth classes to be part of their annual clinics to clarify some of the rules in the equitation division; we will have a monthly section for our youth in the PFHW; we hope to develop a youth section for our youth in the PFHA website. A Paso Fino horse was donated again for our youth By Azur Paso Finos. This horse will be raffled to children who can not afford a horse in the month of December as a Christmas gift.

NEW The Salt Block Gazette will feature Paso Finos in their December issue.
This is an equine newspaper is now reaching over 40,000 equine owners a month across North Carolina, and South Carolina, Feel free to submit educational and informative articles, breed association news or area events free of charge to P.O. Box 1159 Richlands, NC 28574 or email us at thesaltblock@thesaltblockgazette.com. Reading about other equestrian's experiences and sharing our funny stories, hard knocks, and knowledge is what makes The Salt Block Gazette unique. We love to hear from you! For more info go to ww.saltblockgazette.com.

NEW Puerto Rican Paso Fino Magazine
The second edition of Paso Fino a Puerto Rican Breed Magazine just came out a couple of weeks ago.
If you haven't seen a copy yet, take a look at our website to see the articles and the opportunity to
know about some beautiful stallions carrying excellent bloodlines and much more. www.pasofino-pr.com
Rafael Arbelo
Editor & President, Paso Fino a Puerto Rican Breed Magazine

Piedmont Pathfinders Report
There are fifteen active members currently in the program which awards points for trail miles ridden. The form to enter this program is in this Newsletter. Pathfinders T-shirt given to all who enter.

Congratulations to seven year old Micah Ann Furr for being the points leader for Piedmont Pathfinders!! She will be receiving a denim cap with the Piedmont logo on it. Keep up the great work Micah, and to everyone else- send in those points!!!!
Ingrid Ruppalt
Chairperson, Piedmont Pathfinders

Futurity News
Support Our Futurity Sponsors! Southern States has donated $$1032.75 to the Futurity this year alone! Please collect the your proof of purchase seals monthly and mail to: Joe&Eileen Wilhem, 1285 Stony Ridge Rd., Pinnacle, NC 27043. Let's see if we can double that amount in 2007.

Country Supply has donated $184.64 through their 5% payback program. Check prices and you will find that Country Supply is very competitive! Use the Country Care program and enter "piedmontfuturity" as the program where you want the money donated. Their web site address is www.horse.com.
This is money that can be in your pocket when you compete in Piedmont's Breeder's Futurity! We all want to see the program grow and you can help by supporting our sponsors. It does not cost you. Southern States and Country Supply are price competitive! Please, please consider supporting our sponsors and your Futurity program.

Open Horse Show Program Report
There are eleven members who have declared for this program. Of those who have submitted their points to date, Jeanne Griggs is in the lead. We hope everyone will send in their points!

What a wonderful treat for our Open Show program to have Lori West's General at the SHA Camp Croft August show! Cese Figueroa and Lori impressed both spectators and the judge with a brilliant exhibition of the best of our breed. Julio and Karen Rua also proved what tough competitors they are in a very demanding work off test. Thanks to these members for participating in a fantastic advertising of the Paso Fino to the public.

Piedmont Open Horse Show Program Raffle for Breeding to El Zafiro de Trillador
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to remind everybody about the raffle tickets for the Piedmont Open Horse Show Program. Ann Furr has GENEROUSLY donated a breeding to her beautiful stallion, El Zafiro de Trillador. The tickets are only $5 or a great value at 5 tickets for $20. Please let everyone know about this opportunity! The drawing will be held at the awards banquet at the end of the year and you DO NOT have to be present to win! This raffle will help support Piedmont's new Open Show Program. Tickets are available from Penny Rose, Karen Washburn, Lori West, Ann Furr and Jeanne Griggs. If you are or have shown in the Open or Fun shows, please get your points into Penny as soon as you can so she doesn't have everything coming in at once. Thanks to you all for helping to support our open show riders!
Jeanne Griggs

Piedmont Website Advertising
Got a Paso Fino for sale or a Piedmont Futurity Stallion to promote, now is the time to submit your Classified Ads for Piedmont's website. To include one photo in your ad is only $40 for Piedmont members for one entire year online on the world wide web. Piedmont classified ad pages are showing up in search engines, so get yours to be included. Currently there are a number of new ads that will be added very soon to the Sale Barn and Stallion Row web pages. Be sure your ads are included, so anyone on the web can find you easily! See the very affordable ad rates. Classified advertising helps to pay for the Piedmont website.

Promote Your Farm on The Internet
At Piedmont's website, on the 2006 Piedmont Paso Fino Farms Directory page, did you know that Piedmont Farm member may list their websites. If you would like to add a ACTIVE link to your website address OR email address, for the online directories, the cost is just $10 per each farm and $10 per each email link. As long as you renew your farm membership yearly, the ACTIVE link will stay in place without costing any more. People can click on your email or website direct without copying or pasting. If you have an email change later on, that can be corrected at no charge. If you have a regular Membership, you can add an ACTIVE email link from the Membership Directory page also. Cost is just $10. for an email link.
Send your check to Piedmont Treasurer, Lauri Pistolis with which links, and email the info to webmaster, Lynn Gallup designer@unbridledvisions.com.

Piedmont's Website Ranks High in the Top Search Engines
Have you got a Paso Fino horse to sell or a stallion at stud and need to get the word out to people who might be interested? Doing a search where www.piedmontpasofino.org would be ranked when typing in the key words: "paso fino horses NC" came up with excellent ranking results in the Internet's top search engines. MSN had it listed as 3rd on page 1, Google had it listed as 5th on page 1, and Altavista had it listed as 12th and still on page one. Considering Piedmont doesn't pay for any priority listings, these are exceptional results. Many surfers will not go past the first page in doing hits. Piedmont's website fell on the first page of these widely used search engines. Now is the time to get your Piedmont website classified ads in for the next month. The ads stay online for an entire year. Don't miss out on this Internet advertising opportunity. The rates are very cost competitive compared to other horse sites. See Piedmont's advertising page for rate information and submit your Internet ads. There are members and non-member rates.

Piedmont Activities now available on DVD
The Piedmont Clinic at Minter's Rancho Paso Bravo (April 2005) and the "Dinner in the Dirt" at the 2005 Asheville show are available on DVD from Galopando TV, $40.00 each. For ordering information, or for other advertising opportunities, call 1-877-PASO-DVD, or visit GalopandoTV on the web www.galopandotv.com.

Piedmont Membership Directory available
If anyone needs a membership directory mailed directly, please let Milda know and one will be send to you. This is the new 2006-2007 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.

Join Piedmont PFHA
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). 2007 dues are now due! Ride Guest Membership category available for one trail ride at $10.00. The Piedmont website Membership page will be updated in the January update to include all members who have renewed, so renew or join now to be included. Joining as a Piedmont Farm membership includes being listed in Piedmont's online Farm Directory, Membership Directory, includes your website listing, entitles you to 3 votes, and include 1-2 adults.

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!

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... Do you, your child, or a friend, have an accomplishment with a Paso Fino that you would like to share with the rest of our members? Would your child enjoy seeing their photo and name in print? Did you enjoy a Piedmont event? How about taking the opportunity to encourage a new Paso Fino enthusiast publicly? Please send your news and photos to Lori West, and help make the Piedmont PFHA regional news column in PFHW interesting to read by all PFHA members. Your info and photo might also appear in the Saltblock Gazette.

Deadline for submission of news for the Piedmont article is the first day of each month. Digital photos may be emailed or sent on a disk. Traditional film photos can be scanned and emailed or send prints to me with a stamped, self addressed envelope for their return. Send news to: Lori West, 74 Gibbs Road, Leicester, NC 28748 or email to lorihwest@yahoo.com. Lori's phone/fax 828-683-1793.

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.

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).

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).

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).

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.

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.

• $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

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 Piedmont Futurity" 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 "Piedmont Futurity" 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

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Piedmont Trail Ride News

Attention All Trail Riders ... Join the Piedmont Path Finders Program
Piedmont PFHA is proud to announce the start of our new riding rewards program called "Piedmont Pathfinders". It will be like the national PFHA Pasos For Pleasure program. The program name was selected by the BOD from a youth "name picking" contest. The winning name was submitted by Christina Minter. For a one time membership fee of $25 you will receive a T-shirt and log sheets to track your hours. Contact Ingrid Ruppalt, the chair of the new Piedmont Pathfinders program. Ingrid will keep track of log sheets. Her email is pasofan55@aol.com or phone is 803-548-2395. Download the Piedmont PathFinders Hours log in PDF format.

2006 Piedmont Trail Ride Events Scheduled
You must be a Piedmont Member or Trail Ride Member to participate AND make reservations with the Trail Host.

October 21: Blake-Cliff Farm; Maiden, NC. Host: (704) 482-7330, or Jaime Sarmiento (828) 466-1502.

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 2006 includes all our favorite places to ride, plus 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 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 Rides
If you know of any trail rides your region is sponsoring, tell your region you want them submitted to the PFHA. If they are submitted to the PFHA they will be listed on the web site, in the magazine, on E-News and in Association information packets for FREE. That means more people will attend and if you would like to participate in other trail programs provided by the PFHA (Ticket to Ride, Pleasure Trail, Endurance Trail, Competitive Trail) you can use these rides as sanctioned trail rides.

Trail Riding Buddies
If anyone would like to be a Riding Buddy, or if you want a Buddy to ride in a Park you are interested in exploring, please let us know! Remember to be courteous enough to give all these folks at least a day or two’s notice! If anyone else would like to volunteer to be a Riding Buddy, or if you want a Buddy to ride in a Park you are interested in exploring, please let me know so I can put the information in the Newsletter. Contact Marcia Carrico at (336) 998-1111 or casacarrico@yadtel.net.

Llyn Shook has volunteered to be a “Riding Buddy”, if anyone wants to come to DuPont State Forest near Brevard, NC and needs someone to ride with them. Call (828) 884-246 or email her at llynbill@citcom.net.

Marcia Carrico has volunteered to be a “Riding Buddy”, if anyone wants to come to Salem Lake Park in Winston-Salem and needs someone to ride with them. Call (336) 998-1111 or email her at casacarrico@yadtel.net.

Brian & Jill Smith have volunteered to be “Riding Buddies”, if anyone wants to come to Moses Cone Park in Blowing Rock, NC. Call (828) 268-0608 or email them at basvprop@bellsouth.net.

Valerie Fox has volunteered to be a “Riding Buddy”, if anyone wants to ride at Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, NC and needs someone to ride with them. Call (704) 243-0113 or email her at vfox@alltel.net.

Candace Link has volunteered to be a “Riding Buddy” if anyone wants to come to Pilot Mt, Latta Park, New River Trail and Sand Hills State Forest and needs someone to ride with them. Call (336) 940-2936 or email her at pasolink@msn.com.

Ticket to Ride PFHA Program
The Ticket to Ride is completely free to participate in for PFHA members. Members will complete a "ticket", which can be downloaded from the PFHA website or requested by contacting PFHA. Once the ticket is complete it is returned to the PFHA to be eligible for drawings that will take place at the Grand National Championship Show. You do not have to be present to win. You must be a member of the PFHA at the time of all rides and at the time of the drawings.

A member can complete as many tickets as they wish. The more tickets a member completes the better their chances are for the drawing. The tickets will be held at the PFHA until time for the drawings. The ticket has five spaces to have completed before the ticket can be returned to the PFHA. Every time you participate in a PFHA sanctioned trail ride it will count for two rides. A non PFHA sanctioned ride is worth one ride. You may use organized trail rides (must have a Ride Manager and be advertised) or any other event you participate in with your registered Paso Fino. Backyard pleasure riding/exercising can not be used for the Ticket to Ride program. Have the ride manager initial the spaces and sign off on the back of the ticket.

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All-Breed Open Horse Shows News and Events

2006 Piedmont Open Circuit Horse Show Program
Purpose: To get people to participate and show Paso Finos to others outside of our breed. Piedmont members must get shows approved ahead of time, added to a list and published to membership. The Password will have published a separate show calendar for these eligible Open Shows. Individuals will have to sign up for the program, with a fee of $10.00 per year. Click here to see and print off the Open Horse Show form. Jeanne Griggs will handle putting the forms together. These all-breed open horse shows are a good way to promote the breed and sell horses, and can help increase membership in PPFHA. The program will provide shows for beginners who do not feel qualified for Asheville or Clemson. Points will be awarded to the rider rather than horse. Horses must be registered and riders must be members of PPFHA. Points will be given for any class a horse competes in for the top six winners in adult classes and to the top six winners in youth classes. Contact Jeanne Griggs at jeannegriggs@bellsouth.net or call (864) 487-9565. The contact for recording and sending open show circuit point sheets to is Penny Rose, 16976 Justice Branch Road, Littleton, NC 27850, phone 252-586-7978.

Piedmont PFHA Open Horse Shows Listing eligible as of January 2006 [pdf file]

Piedmont PFHA Open Horse Shows Program Application Form [pdf file]

Piedmont PFHA Open Horse Shows Program Member Form [doc file]

Piedmont PFHA Open Horse Shows Program Points Worksheet [pdf file]

Piedmont PFHA Open Horse Show Program Eligibility

• Must be current PPFHA member
• Must pay $10 application fee
• Adults are 18 years & older
• Youth are 17 years & younger
• Horses must be PFHA registered
• Shows must be pre-approved by PPFHA

Points

• Awarded to the horse
• Awarded only to shows pre-approved at least 15 days in advance
• Be a simple total of individual class totals
• Accumulated from October through September each show year
• Given to any horse that gets a placement in any class [1st place - 6 points, 2nd place - 5 points, 3rd place - 4 points, 4th place - 3 points, 5th place - 2 points, 6th place - 1 point]

Awards

• Year end awards will be awarded to individuals with the top 6 highest point scores
• Given to adults 18 & older and youth 17 & under
• Given out at the Piedmont PFHA Annual Awards Banquet

Eligible Shows (fun shows are double points)

Heritage Farm Fun Show. April 1, 2006. Lexington, NC 336-764-4785 or email mpminter60@aol.com

Georgia PFHA Fun Show and Clinic. Saturday, April 8, 2006
Madison Ag. Center, Highway 441, Madison, Georgia. Contact: Ray Franklin 404-697-8082, 770-822-9757, 770-962-3317 or Arleen Klungle 770-266-7135.

Startown Stables Saddle Up for St. Judes Fun Show. May 20, 2006. 2137 Old Latter Rd., Newton, NC. Contact Alvaro Iriarte 828-465-1158 or info@mail.startownstables.com.

El Cardenal Fun Show. June 2 & 3, 2006. Mooresville, NC. Contact Robbyn Young
704-778-2777 or robbyncita@yahoo.com.

Spartanburg Horsemen’s Association, Camp Croft State Park, Spartanburg, SC. Third Saturday of the month February thru November. www.shahorseshows.com

East Coast Open Horse Show Circuit, Bob Martin Eastern NC Ag. Center, Williamston, NC. Dates: April 22-23, June 10-11, July 15-16, Sept 22-24: 2-Day All-Breed Fun Shows.
www.eastcoasthorses.com.

Etowah Riding Club. Turnpike Rd. Etowah, NC. Contact Tracie Mitchell 828-692-0096.

Annual Gaston County Fun Show, Biggerstaff Park, Dallas, NC. Last Saturday of April, June and August. Contact Zack Stoupe 704-477-8516 or Ann Furr 704-279-7414(H) or email drfurr@alltel.net.

Union County Saddle Club Open Horse Shows, East Sandy Ridge Rd., off Highway 207
Monroe, NC. Contact: Cindy Moser 704-291-0196 or Vicki Lawton 704-243-2126
www.unioncountysaddleclub.com. Dates: March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, Sept. 23, Oct. 21.

Lincoln County Horsemen's Association Open Horse Shows, Ponderosa Show Grounds
1392 Startowm Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Contact: Cindy Kincaid 704-747-7755
www.lincolncountyhorsemensassociation.org

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

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.

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. 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. 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.

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 .

Directions from Raleigh: Take I40 east to exit 319 McGees Xroads and turn left onton Highway 210. Go approx. 9 miles and turn left at sign that says Livestock Arena. About ¼ mile the show arena will be on right

Directions from Fayetteville – Take I-95 North to Highway 40 West going towards Raleigh. Take exit 319 McGees Xroads and turn right on to Highway 210. Go approx. 9 miles and turn left at sign that says Livestock Arena. About ¼ mile the show arena will be on right.

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PFHA News

NEW. The new version of the PFHA rule book, which goes into effect Friday, September 1, 2006, is now posted on the PFHA Website: www.pfha.org. Printed version will be mailed to the PFHA Board members with a Board of Director Handbook, Judges and Stewards, as well as, to all those members that purchased copies in 2004. The revisions are still out for translation into Spanish.

The Events Department has the addendum pages for the Rule book effective September 1st, 2006. Please make sure you change out the pages when you receive them if you have the printed rulebook. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Cori Clark
PFHA Events Manager

NEW. The Paso Fino TV Series
Promote your Paso Fino farm or ranch to a national audience in the TV series being produced for the new HorseTV Channel, a new 14 hour, 100% equine channel spreading rapidly throughout the U.S. on cable and satellite. The 7 Episode series, produced by the award winning production and marketing company HorseFlicks will feature just 7 Paso Fino farms and ranches in North America. Already shot and completed, Oak Island Farm in Alabama presents the excellence of their program in Fino, Performance and Pleasure disciplines. Also, shooting has been completed on Feather Hills Paso Finos in Pennsylvania, where the owners Gordon and Brenda Hall demonstrate the excellence and suitability for the Paso Fino in endurance riding and competitive trail competitions.

Don’t miss your opportunity to promote your horses and program to a national TV audience. There is a small production fee to cover the costs of producing each episode; however all of the national TV and Internet Broadcast placement and airings are free to each participant. The series will be carried by internet broadcast, making each person’s episode available globally to anyone with an Internet connection. If you are interested in promoting your passion for the Paso Fino to a national audience in your own TV episode, contact John May at HorseFlicks at 940-594-0000.

NEW. PFHA Overstock Videos
The sale of the PFHA Overstock Videos will be officially closed on September 1st, 2006. The videos are on sale for $5.00 plus shipping/handling. If you purchase any 3 listed below the 4th one is free! For more information or purchasing please contact Ashley Murphy at mbrsecy@pfha.org. Videos for Sale: “Saddling for trail with Don West” “Basic Trimming of your horse’s hooves with Don West” “Spectrum Show/ Basic training with Don West” “Smooth Trail on a Paso Fino” “2003 Texas Equus America 2003” “Equine Affair in Columbus Ohio 2004” “7th Annual Carriage of the Horse Festival”.

PFHA Pasos for Pleasure
I want to take the time to introduce myself to you all. My name is Tiffany L. Duncan. I joined the Paso Fino Horse Association, based in Plant City, FL in December 2005 and took on the position of Events Assistant. I am also the new liaison for the Pasos for Pleasure Program. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to working with each and every one of you. Phone (813)719-7777; Email: showaide@pfha.org.

I also want to inform all of our Pasos for Pleasure members that the May issue of Paso Fino Horse World is dedicated to the pleasure and trail riders of the Association. If you do not currently get the Paso Fino Horse World magazine be sure to order your subscription today.

2006 Pasos for Pleasure Program sponsors
Kester Farms Tack, Inc., Riley Kester, 3777 Mitchner Rd, Dearting, GA 30808; Ph: (706) 597-8457
Narrow Gate Tack, Kerry Scott, 180 Embley’s Gap Rd., Roseland, VA 22967; Ph: 800-446-7966
Stagecoach West, Rts. 5 & 20, Irving, NY 14081; Ph: 800-648-1121. www.stagecoachwest.com
Timberline Saddle Company, Rt. 1, Box 120-A, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744; Ph: (417) 846-2588
Saddle Up Tack & Supplies, Inc., 7818 Lithia Pinecrest Rd., Lithia, FL 33547; Ph: (813) 681-1600. www.saddleuptact.com
Casa Dosa Paso Fino Horses & Tack, Rt.1, Box 318-3, Cleveland, OH 74020; Ph: (918) 243-7896. www.developtech.com/casadosa
Don West – Have Saddle – Will Travel

PFHA Membership Dues Increase
Membership fees for PFHA changed as of January 1, 2006 and now includes a subscription to PFHWorld. Individual $55, Family $75, Junior 35.

PFHA Registration Note
Please do not send hairs for the DNA kits to the PFHA office. A DNA kit will be mailed to you and you MUST send the hairs in the DNA kit to the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory in Davis, CA.

PFHW has a New Publisher starting with the April 2006 Issue
The Paso Fino Horse Association is delighted to introduce to you Associated Publications Corporation (APC) of Bartow, Florida as the new publisher of the Paso Fino Horse World. The Paso Fino Horse World has been published by Southern Publishing Company of Meridian, Mississippi for sixteen years starting in July of 1990, nearly thirteen of those years have been on my watch. I have seen the magazine grow from just a few pages to an average of 120 pages per issue along with a marked improvement in the quality of the articles and print. Therefore, it is with real mixed emotions that I inform you the Paso Fino Horse World magazine will no longer be published by Southern Publishing. The Association has had a great run with Southern Publishing, starting with Ms. Thelma Thompson as Editor and Publisher followed by Ms. Tracy Thompson (Bourgeois), Mr. Jim Bourgeois as General Manager; more recently Mr. Pete Willis as Advertising Director and Ms. Stephanie Dunkin as Editor. These folks have gone the extra mile for the PFHA, growing and improving the Paso Fino Horse World magazine along the way. The Association owes them a great big THANK YOU for their hard work and dedication.

Starting with the April 2006 issue, ASSOCIATED PUBLICATIONS CORPORATION (APC) of 495 East Summerlin Street, Bartow, Florida 33830, phone: (863) 533-4114 will publish, edit and print the Paso Fino Horse World. APC is a very experienced and professional group which currently publishes three other monthly magazines. The PFHA has done business with Bartow Printing (APC’s parent organization) for over fifteen years and they have always produced quality work. Your new contact for advertisement in the Paso Fino Horse World, at APC, is Mr. Larry Jordan. Larry may be reached at the above phone or via e-mail at: ljordan@barpr.com . Please do not hesitate to call him. Ms. Stephanie Dunkin will remain as the Editor of the PFHW. She may be reached at (205) 283-6893 or e-mail: stephd@pasofinos.com.

This move was necessary to provide the membership with the best possible services at a fair and equitable cost. We have taken steps to minimize the effect of this transition. Again, Ms. Stephanie Dunkin will continue to edit the magazine and Mr. Larry Jordan will handle the advertisement. Also, if you have any questions or problems please do not hesitate to call the PFHA office at (813) 719-7777. I am confident you will see significant improvements in the PFHW, with increased articles and increased color content and, that APC and Mr. Larry Jordan will do everything in their powers to provide you with quality advertisements. If you have any questions or problems please do not hesitate to call the PFHA office at (813) 719-7777.
Sincerely,
C.J. Marcello, Jr.
PFHA Executive Director

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 shows are currently available for purchase through the PFHA office on RVD only for $12.95 plus shipping. Call 813-719-7777 or 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.

2007 PFHA Rule Book
The PFHA Rule Book is now available on the PFHA Web Site. The 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 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.

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 Videos for Sale

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.

PFHA Paso Fino Videos for Sale
PFHA 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

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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.

2007 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 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.

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North Carolina Horse Council News

NEW. The 2006 North Carolina State Fair ... Our Land, Our Legacy Exhibit
The North Carolina Horse Council has again been invited to participate in the “Our Land, Our Legacy” exhibit during the State Fair. The objective of the exhibit is to use informative and interactive materials to educate fair attendees on farmland preservation in North Carolina, with an emphasis on preserving and maintaining profitable family farms.

We will be returning this year with our exhibit which includes a model farm set-up, complete with barn, horses, pasture, riding arena, trick and trailer, etc. We will also have some actual size saddles, hay and grain samples and other tack and grooming supplies. In addition, we have a small toy horse that children can ride. We will be giving away to all attendees an educational coloring book. There will be one computer with a powerpoint presentation running and a second computer setup for internet access to the NCHC website. Brochures and other information will be available to hand out to all fair goers.

The NC Horse Council views this as an opportunity to market our programs, increase membership and improve the citizens of North Carolina’s knowledge about This is where you come in! We need NCHC Board members to help staff this exhibit. Come be part of this effort and help us showcase the NC horse industry. All you need to do is call the office at: 854-1990 and let us know when you would be available. The dates for the fair are: October 13 through October 22, 2006. The shifts are from 9 am to 3:30 pm and 3:30 pm to 9:45 pm. We will provide you with talking points and other materials to assist you. It is our goal to have at least three volunteers during all shifts.

If you have addition question, please contact Sue Gray at: suegray@nchorsecouncil.com or 919-854-1990. We look forward to hearing from you…this is a great way to get more involved with the Council and to meet other horse people from throughout the state. And don’t forget…either before or after your shift…you can enjoy the wonders of the North Carolina State Fair!

For Equine Hurricane Awareness and Preparation Information
Go to on the web: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/horse/hurrican.htm.

Horse Health Awareness. Protect your horse from diseases like Rabies (spread by wild animals, vaccinate once a year); Sleeping Sickness/EEE (spread by mosquitoes, vaccinate twice a year); West Nile Virus (spread by mosquitoes, vaccinate twice a year).

Interstate Health Permit
Horse owners who frequently travel out of state with their animals for horse shows and festivals can take advantage of a new agreement between the Southern states that will eliminate the need to obtain monthly animal Health Certificates. The agreement between Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia will allow horse owners to apply for an Equine Event Permit that will be good for up to six months in any of the listed states. Some states had reciprocal agreements in the past, but this is the first agreement of its kind in the South.

To receive a permit, North Carolina horse owners must send proof of negative Coggins test and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection along with an application and a $5 processing fee for each animal to the NC State Veterinarian. Owners must also submit proof of permanent identification, which includes tattoos, brands, microchips or digital photos showing the left and right sides, as well as a frontal view, of the horse. The issued permit will be good for six months, unless the Coggins test expires beforehand. Owners will still be required to carry the Coggins information and original Health Certificate with them when they travel. Owners will also be required to travel with a microchip reader if the equine is identified by microchip.

The application and more information about the Permit can be downloaded at the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Veterinary Division website, www.ncagr.com/vet/ or by calling (919) 733-7601.

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