The Power Glide. July August 2009 IN THIS ISSUE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE ACTIONS FOR OUR MEMBERS

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1 The Power Glide July August 2009 PRESIDENTS MESSAGE ACTIONS FOR OUR MEMBERS IN THIS ISSUE REGIONAL NEWS Cory meets a mini Pirata s first filly Wally Wally Wonder Horse in Wakiki New Members of the Wolkowicz Family Kren Kraushaar competes at Spectrum Shaffer s Open House DELEGATE NEWS 2009 USEF Youth Sportsman s Award My Favorite USEF Breed Competition Contest UPCOMING MDPFHA EVENTS AND SCHEDULES PFHA National Show Schedule Davis Love III Event at the Nationals Mason Dixon Show in Harrisburg PA MASON DIXON PASO FINO ASSOCIATION INFORMATION CLASSIFIEDS EDITOR S NOTES

2 MASON DIXON PFHA OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND CHAIRS PRESIDENT Lisa Gorsuch 4988 Middleburg Rd. Taneytown, MD (H) (O) VICE PRESIDENT Diane Dutt 3225 Orwig Road Stewartstown, PA (c ) pasofino@clearviewcatv.net SECRETARY Karen Basehore 3225 Orwig Road Stewartstown, PA kbasehore@clearviewcatv.net TREASURER Beth Webb 3830 Bell Road Burtonsville, MD (H) (W) webb3830@verizon.net PAST PRESIDENT B.J. Schuler 750 Cowpath Road Telford, PA (H) (F) bjschuler56@comcast.net NATIONAL DELEGATE Virginia Foster Blake Creek Road Valley Lee, MD (H) river_house_farm@yahoo.com PUBLIC RELATIONS Horse World Expos Maryland Event Denise Clearwater (H) (W) dhclearh2o@riva.net Pennsylvania Event Sheri Becker (H) fsmcbic@earthlink.net Delaware Event Cecilia Uhlman (H) MEMBERSHIP Karen Basehore 3225 Orwig Road Stewartstown, PA kbasehore@clearviewcatv.net TRAIL Susan Data-Samtak 131 Somerset Terrace Bedminster, NJ (H) PasoVasz@aol.com EDITOR OF POWERGLIDE Virginia Foster P.O. Box 40 Valley Lee, MD (H) river_house_farm@yahoo.com SHOWS Lexington, VA B.J. Schuler Harrisburg, PA - Jim Laird Dillsburg, PA Lisa Gorsuch REGIONAL NEWS REPORTER Sheri Becker (H) fsmcbic@earthlink.net WEBSITE Virginia foster river_house_farm@yahoo.com HIGH POINT HORSE PROGRAM (Show and Trail Awards) Sandy Thomas santhomdecor@aol.com YOUTH Nola Haupert-Keill RR#2 Box 2519 Waymart, PA (H) rono@socantel.net PARADES Diane Dutt 3225 Orwig Road Stewartstown, PA (C ) pasofino@clearviewcatv.net The MDPFHA newsletter is being sent to all Mason Dixon members. The newsletter is published bi-monthly and is the primary means of communication with the membership and others. Please mail or articles to the Editor. Deadlines for submission of material for publication are as follows: Issue Deadline Mail Date Jan-Feb Dec. 15 Jan. 15 Mar-Apr Feb. 15 Mar. 15 May-June Apr. 15 May 15 July-Aug June 15 July 15 Sept-Oct Aug. 15 Sept. 15 Nov-Dec Oct. 15 Nov. 15

3 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Hello everyone, It is PFHA Nationals time again as well as the beginning of great weather for trail riding. Time for all of us to enjoy our horses in whatever endeavor we choose. It is also time to renew your Mason Dixon membership. Details on how to renew are on the Membership form in this issue. I m very pleased with the new members that are joining Mason Dixon. Keep inviting your friends to join. The PFHA National show starts this coming Sunday with Bella Forma, Pleasure, and Performance classes and ends Saturday Sept 26 with the Youth and Championship classes. It will be a whole week of competition interspersed with some great events. On Sunday the PFHA Marketing Committee is sponsoring an event with the PGA golfer Davis Love III. They will be auctioning the opportunity to play 9 holes of golf with Mr. Love. Robin Ratliff will be the auctioneer. If you saw her at our Lexington show, you know she is quite the entertainer when it comes to auctioning items. It s that true Nick Burgos? On Wednesday is the Exhibitor s Party - A time to unwind and reacquaint with other PFHA members. Hope to see you there. Our Harrisburg show is right after Nationals on Saturday October 3. No rest for the weary. The show kicks off the 2010 show season. Hope to see you there too. The Annual Membership Meeting has been scheduled again for the first Saturday in November the 7 th. Fieldstone Meadows has graciously donated the use of their facility again. Last year we had a youth clinic in conjunction with the meeting. This year we are thinking about an Amateur Owner clinic that would include a segment on trailing riding obstacles and a possible judged trail course. The meeting would be on Saturday afternoon with dinner in the evening. Meat would be provided and we ask that everyone bring a dish as last year. For the clinic and trail ride we would be interested in hearing some feedback as to what could be included in the clinic. This is the year to vote on PFHA rule changes. The new rule proposals will be announced at the Oct PFHA Board of Directors Meeting. Virginia Foster will distribute the rule proposals soon after the meeting so you have time to review before you vote. The rule changes will be discussed at the meeting to get everyone s input on how the vote should go. More details will be forthcoming about the meeting and dinner. Mason Dixon will be well represented at Nationals with many members competing their horses. Good luck to everyone and hope to see other members cheering on! Travel safely and see you there! Lisa MASON DIXON PFHA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2009 Sep 20-26, 2009 Oct 3, 2009 Nov 7, 2009 PFHA Grand National Show, Perry GA KILE Show, Harrisburg, PA Contact person is Jim Laird, , paji24@aol.com Annual Mason Dixon Membership Meeting, Fieldstone Meadows 3

4 ACTION FOR OUR MEMBERS PLEASE GET YOU FORMS TO SANDY Please get your forms for the trail and award program to Sandy so she has time to compile everything before our banquet. Please send them to Sandy Thomas; Forsythe Road; Sykesville, MD TIME TO RENEW YOUR MASON DIXON MEMBERSHIP Please complete to enclosed membership form for and send it to Karen Basehore. AT WHAT LOCATION DO YOU WANT OUR NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEET- ING TO BE HELD? Please let Lisa know where you want our next Mason Dixon Membership meeting to be held. This meeting we will be voting on PFHA rule changes. It is important to be proactive in the management of our PFHA. LET S GET TOGETHER AT THE NATIONALS Hard to believe that soon everyone will be down in Perry. After looking at the schedule of classes, it seems like the only viable option for people showing to get together would be the first Saturday, September 19th. So that said, why don't we try to meet at Ro-No's stalls at 6 pm to go to dinner. We will be stalled next to Greener Pastures (Robin Ratliff's group). You can call me at We can decide where everyone wants to go that night. Hope to see everyone there, so we can wish each other good luck and start the party off in the right way. Ann Bastian. A BIG THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SILENT AUCTION A big thank you to all who made this year's Silent Auction a big success. Thanks to our many donors, all the folks who helped me set up, run the auction, and of course all the lucky bidders. We were able to raise close to $2,000. I'm just sorry I missed all the fun. Thank you everyone! Ann Bastian THANK YOU FROM THE PETRI FAMILY I want to thank all of you for your extreme kindness and help to expedite our departure on Sunday. My father died peacefully Sunday night. Although he ll be greatly missed, he was suffering from heart disease and diabetes for several years and his quality life had diminished. We feel he is no longer suffering and hopefully fishing somewhere in heaven!! Once again your help and support was greatly appreciated, Melanie PFHA IS COMPILING A HISTORY BOOK At the PFHA membership meeting, Dr. Margaret Fahringer explained the Historical Committee is compiling a history of the PFHA. They are looking for things that would interest the old timers as well as the new comers. They are asking members to send pictures, show programs, articles, and anything else of historic significance. Please don t send your original. Please send the copies to Dr. Margaret Fahringer at margaret52@me.com If you need help scanning in your original pictures or papers, just contact Virginia Foster for help or river_house_farm@yahoo.com 4

5 REGIONAL NEWS Robin Wilcox and Mary Palm took their horses, Cya and Cory, to conduct a demo at Robin's vets facility for a group of her foster kids and families. The kids and adults loved the horses and Cory had a marvelous time. There were two miniature ponies there and the owners brought them over to meet Cory. Not sure Cory thinks this is a horse. Karen Kraushaar, owner of the stallion Pirata de Quebrada, is proud to show off his first filly. Here she is at 2 weeks of age, born in April..."Joya del Pirata"...Pirate's Jewel! 5

6 REGIONAL NEWS WALLY WALLY WALLY WONDER HORSE IN WAKIKI Thought you would enjoy seeing Wally Wally Wonder Horse in Wakiki (actually Hawaii...but did that cause it was all W's hahaha) So anyway, this was Tim's horse that went to live in Hawaii. They are loving him and he is doing really good! In the pictures Joe is riding him. Connie Wolkowicz 6

7 REGIONAL NEWS NEW MEMBERS MBERS OF THE WOLKOWICZ FAMILY Here are some pics of Debbie's gelding "Junior" And our foal Corazon de Fiesta. This is a shot of Corazon's first little visitor after just being born...annmarie Accardi. The second is a little later with Debbie giving her kisses. Pictures by Connie Wolkowicz Connie Wolkowicz 7

8 REGIONAL NEWS NEW MEMBERS MBERS OF THE WOLKOWICZ FAMILY Pictures by Connie Wolkowicz 8

9 REGIONAL NEWS KAREN KRAUSHAAR ON PIRATA DE QUEBRADA Karen Kraushaar riding her stallion Pirata de Quebrada at the Spectrum in Florida. Pictures by Connie Wolkowicz 9

10 REGIONAL NEWS OPEN HOUSE H AT THE SHAFFERS WAS A BIG SUCCESS Rick Shaffer show two new riders what fun it is to ride a paso fino. Cooper, Dick Shaffer s horse, knows the ropes. Jena shows how nice it is to ride a well mannered fino stallion, Rio de Ventura. The stallion is owned by Fran Azur. Pictures by Nancy Thomas 10

11 REGIONAL NEWS OPEN HOUSE H AT THE SHAFFERS WAS A BIG SUCCESS Rick, Jena, and Annie Shaffer show the three types of paso fino horses. The white is Fran Azur s fino stallion, Rio de Ventura. Annie is on her grandfather s pleasure gelding, Copper. Rick is riding the performance horse. Pictures by Nancy Thomas 11

12 REGIONAL NEWS OPEN HOUSE H AT THE SHAFFERS WAS A BIG SUCCESS Rick showed some of his training techniques. Rick believes in a flexible horse. He wants the neck flexible and supple. He wants that back hind leg to cross under and stretch those muscles. He wants the barrel bent around the circle. He starts his young ones with an easy walk around the ring, then he lets them pick up speed. Pictures by Nancy Thomas 12

13 REGIONAL NEWS OPEN HOUSE H AT THE SHAFFERS WAS A BIG SUCCESS Rick showed some of the horses he has for sale. The guests enjoyed their day. It was just too much for the young foals. They needed a nap Pictures by Nancy Thomas 13

14 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Annual Paso Fino Horse Association Grand National Show September, 2009 Perry, Georgia 14

15 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Annual Paso Fino Horse Association Grand National Show September, 2009 Perry, Georgia 15

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21 Dear Paso Fino Horse Association: DELEGATE NEWS 2009 USEF YOUTH SPORTMAN S AWARD Applications for the 2009 USEF Youth Sportsman s Award are now available online and enclosed for your Youth members to apply! This award recognizes youth members of both USEF and a USEF Recognized National Affiliate for their participation in the community and equine industry and is focused on developing leaders in the equine industry. To be considered for the award, the following criteria must be met: Active membership in good standing with USEF and a USEF Recognized National Affiliate Must be 17 or under as of December 1, 2008 Demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of the horse Serve as a positive role model for peers Participate at any level of competition, including local, regional or national events Exhibit characteristics that exemplify positive sportsmanship principles Please find enclosed the guidelines for the Youth Sportsman s Award, application form, nomination form and criteria for the funding of the scholarship. We are also including a copy of the press release which may be distributed to your youth members and your affiliate publications. Your affiliate nomination for the national winner and the alternate and all materials submitted by the nominees must be received in the USEF office by October 31, Please send to: 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY (Attention: Jennifer Mellenkamp, Director National Breed/Disciplines Affiliates and Youth Programs). If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Jennifer Mellenkamp, Director, National Breed/Disciplines Affiliates and Youth Programs, via at jmellenkamp@usef.org or (859) Sincerely, Jennifer Mellenkamp, Director, National Breed/Discipline Affiliates and Youth Programs, Direct Line: (859) , jmellenkamp@usef.org United States Equestrian Federation, Inc., 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511, (859) Fax: (859) , 21

22 DELEGATE NEWS 2009 USEF YOUTH SPORTMAN S AWARD USEF Announces Fourth Annual Youth Sportsman s Award sponsored by Breyer Animal Creations By Stacey Meier Lexington, KY The Fourth Annual United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman s Award, sponsored by Breyer Animal Creations, will kickoff for the 2009 competition year May 1, This award recognizes youth members of both USEF and a USEF Recognized National Affiliate for their participation in the community and equine industry and is focused on developing leaders in the equine industry. To be considered for the award, the following criteria must be met: Active membership in good standing with USEF and a USEF Recognized National Affiliate Must be 17 years old or under as of December 1, 2008 Demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of the horse Serve as a positive role model for peers Participate at any level of competition, including local, regional or national events Exhibit characteristics that exemplify positive sportsmanship principles Applications may be obtained on the USEF website, (under Youth Programs ) or through the youth s USEF Recognized National Affiliate, beginning May 1, The USEF Recognized National Affiliate will nominate its winner (and an alternate) to be sent to the USEF by October 31, Each winner will then be considered for the overall award. In addition, each National Affiliate winner will be recognized during the USEF Annual Meeting and invited to a career workshop (meals and accommodations provided) in Lexington, Kentucky. The workshop will be an opportunity for the youth to learn about different career opportunities within the equine industry, visit area horse farms, and meet some professionals in the equine industry. The overall winner of the USEF Youth Sportsman s Award will receive a trophy, a $1,000 scholarship to be paid to the educational program of their choice and a lifetime membership to USEF (valued at $2,500). In addition, the name of the Award winner will be submitted as a candidate for the USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year Award. For more information on the USEF Youth Sportsman s Award, please contact Jennifer Mellenkamp, Director, National Breed/Discipline Affiliates and Youth Programs, via at jmellenkamp@usef.org or call (859) The vision of the United States Equestrian Federation is to provide leadership for equestrian sport in the United States of America by promoting the pursuit of excellence from the grassroots to the Olympic Games, based on a foundation of fair, safe competition and the welfare of its human and equine athletes. 22

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27 DELEGATE NEWS Hi All, Please see the attached announcement and flyer from USEF. What is your favorite competition? Is it a regional show or our Grand National Championship Show? Let s get the word out to the members of your regions and committees and vote for you favorite PFHA Competition!! Mary L. Emmons, Executive Director, Paso Fino Horse Association, Inc., 101 N. Plant City, FL , Tel (813) , Fax (813) , Website: July 1, 2009 USEF Announces My Favorite USEF Breed Competition Contest By Stacey Meier Lexington, KY The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces a new contest for 2009 designed to let USEF members vote for their Favorite USEF Breed Competition. The idea behind this contest is to award and promote the USEF licensed breed competitions for their efforts in running a show so well that exhibitors want to call it their favorite. Also, this contest gives exhibitors the opportunity to provide positive feedback about the competitions to the USEF. When we created this contest, we wanted to offer exhibitors the chance to express their opinions about competitions so the USEF could identify and recognize what exhibitors feel are the best breed shows in the country, said USEF s Assistant Executive Director of National Affiliates, Lori Nelson. At the same time, we want to acknowledge our appreciation for the USEF competitions who continue to have shows year after year. Having the exhibitor tell us what makes these competitions so special seems to be the best way to acknowledge these competitions. We encourage all USEF members to take the time to vote for their favorite breed competition. The competition rules include that you must be a USEF member to vote and you must have participated in the 2009 USEF competition you are voting for as an official, trainer, rider/driver, handler or owner. Also, you may only vote once at located in the lower right hand corner of the homepage. The contest begins July 1 and voting ends December 1, USEF Recognized Breed competitions will have a chance to win their respective breed category (11 total categories). All of the winning competitions will be announced at the 2010 USEF Annual meeting. From these competitions, two will be selected from a random drawing to win Grand Prize and Runner-Up. Each breed competition that wins as a Favorite USEF Breed Competition of 2009 will receive a framed certificate (or plaque). The Grand Prize winner will receive a pizza party for their exhibitors at the 2010 competition. The Runner-Up will receive an ice cream party for the exhibitors at the 2010 competition. In order to be eligible to claim their prize, the competitions must remain USEF licensed for For more information, please contact Lori Nelson, USEF s Assistant Executive Director, National Affiliates, at (859) or via at lnelson@usef.org. Stacey Meier 27

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29 Mason Dixon Breeders Futurity What is a Futurity? It may have other meanings but in the horse industry, a futurity is a show where offspring of certain stallions have been nominated and entered to compete for prize money. The prize money comes from the nomination fees paid by the stallion owners and by the offspring owners was the inaugural year for the Mason Dixon Breeder s Futurity at the Lexington, VA show. These stallions have been nominated to the Futurity. If you have offspring between one and five years old sired by one of these stallions, you can enter it in the Futurity. Before you plan your next breeding or purchase, consult the following list of stallions and go for the $$$. Mason Dixon Futurity Nominated Stallions Stallion Sire/Dam Contact Ambar del Ocho Retorno del Ocho x Magica del Ocho Dr. Jose Davila Aristocrata del Juncal Artista del Juncal x Dalia del Juncal White Hall Paso Finos Caballo s Top Gun Ponderosa Coloso x Caballos Yolanda Nola Haupert-Keill Caballero Dominante FI Ponderosa Coloso x Pasionera Bill Minter Con Brio Bravo Don Pacho x Fiesta Bravo Rancho Paso Bravo El Czar del Azur Amadeus de Resorte IV x Angelina del Azur El Glatiador de Plebeyo Plebeyo x Lucero International R & S Paso Finos El Leader de United Prologo de Las Cuentas x Gitana de Las Cuentas Jerry Dotson El Portal de la Amistad Vitral x La Pandora de la Libertad Hacienda La Amistad El Vicario Ltd. El Pastor x Gallopa que tal Limited Editions El Zafiro de Trillador Trillador de la Divisa x Ambar Ann Furr Intocable de Victoria Prometido de Selecta x Propresta de Portillos Nick Burgos JLM s Jaranero Retorno del Ocho x Manuela del Conde Fantasy Paso Finos Juan Miguel del Prado Nevado x Margarita del Prado Hacienda Radiante Mandato de la Luisa Patrimonio del Ocho x La Calma del Ocho United Paso Finos Percal de Casta El Classico de Plebeyo x Leyenda La Joya Riverview Farms Ponderosa Coloso Florete x Sensacion de Rejonero Bill Minter Premier de Chapiro Chapiro x Rabicana High Gait Farm Profeta de Besilu Nevado x Profetiza Hacienda La Divina FINO Prometido de Selecta Capuchino x Promesa del Juncal Rosanne Gmuer Quatro Pistonas del Paso Capuchino x LLamarada de Melodi Hillside Farms Retorno del Bosque Origen x Condesa de Yolival Heritage Farm Roul Cancionero x Melodia de Contrallano Preference Farm Villano de la Clara Capuchino x Estrellita da la Villa Riverview Farms

30 MASON DIXON BREEDER S FUTURITY APPLICATION STALLION NOMINATIONS Breeding Colts & Stallions: $1,000 One-time fee, due by May 31, OFFSPRING NOMINATIONS Deadline 5/31/08 Must be sired by Mason Dixon Futurity Stallions. (Nomination Fee is One-time) 2007 Yearling Fillies, Colts & Geldings $ Two Year Old Fillies, Colts & Geldings $ Three Year Old Fillies, Colts & Geldings $ Four Year Old Fillies, Colts & Geldings $ Five Year Old Geldings $350 The offspring must also be declared if being shown at the 2008 Show, and the Declaration Fee is $50. The Nomination and Declaration Fee are due in full by May 31, A late fee of $50 will be added to any application received after May 31, Nomination (onetime) Declaration (yearly fee) Name of Horse: PFHA# Foal Date: Sex: Mare Stallion Gelding Sire: PFHA# Dam: PFHA# Owner of Record with PFHA: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: (H) (O) Eligible Classes for 2008: Bella Forma - 1 year old Fillies, Colts & Geldings; 2 year old Fillies, Colts & Geldings; 3 year old Fillies, Colts & Geldings; 4 year old Schooling Fillies, Colts & Geldings (Pleasure, Performance, Fino) and 5 year old Geldings (Pleasure, Performance, Fino) Nomination Fee Declaration Fee (Due only if showing in 2008) Total Amount Enclosed $ $ Class # $ Make Check Payable To: Mason Dixon Breeder s Futurity No Refunds on Nomination or Declaration Fees. Include Copy of PFHA Registration Papers. Mail To: Lisa Gorsuch Questions: Lisa Gorsuch (Day) (Night) 4988 Middleburg Rd. middlefieldfarm@verizon.net Taneytown, MD

31 MASON DIXON PASO FINO HORSE ASSOCIATION, INC. BREED AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Are you researching the Paso Fino? Looking to get into the breed and hope to find someone knowledgeable? Or, have you purchased your first Paso Fino and have many questions concerning gait, tack, care of your horse? Your answer, call one of our breed ambassadors in your area to assist you. Delaware Cecilia Uhlman JC Farms 3250 Judith Road Dover, DE (H) Maryland Maureen Boskin Rocky Glen Farm 3037 Hernwood Road Woodstock, MD (H) Denise Clearwater 609 Bellerive Ct. Arnold, MD (H) Lisa Gorsuch Middlefield Paso Finos 4988 Middleburg Road Taneytown, MD (O) (H) Karen and Kevin Kraushaar Simple Gift Farm Bellingham Drive Darnestown, MD Phone: Richard Teachout Magic Moments Paso Fino Blake Creek Rd. Leonardtown, MD (H) New Jersey Susan Data-Samtak 131 Somerset Terrace Bedminster, NJ (H) MASON DIXON PASO FINO O ASSOCIATION INFORMATION Pennsylvania Sheri Becker (H) fsmcbic@earthlink.net Nick Burgos TNT Paso Finos 131 South 8th Street Reading, PA (C ) (H) tntpasos1@aol.com Nola Haupert-Keill RR#2 Box 2519 Waymart, PA (H) rono@socantel.net Jim Laird Woodland Drive Felton, PA (H) (c ) paji24@aol.com Maribelle MacAlphin RR#2 Box 2521 Waymart, PA (H) macadoo@socantel.net Maryan Schlesman 2045 Esten Road Quakertown, PA (H) pasothree@comcast.net B.J. Schuler Hillside Farms 750 Cowpath Road Telford, PA (H) bjschuler56@comcast.net Pennsylvania Dick Shaffer R&S Paso Finos 277 Paso Fino Road Meyersdale, PA (H) Rick Shaffer R&S Paso Finos 3079 Water Level Road Somerset, PA (H) rspaso@shol.com Ron Weyer Emerald Valley Farm 1 Weyer Lane Hamburg, PA (H) Joe and Connie Wolkowicz Fiesta Farm 354 C Keneagy Hill Road Ronks, PA (H) walkkey@comcast.net Virginia Amanda Hamilton Preference Farm 3182 Burnt Mill Road Charlottesville, VA (H) preferencefarm@firstva.com West Virginia Diane Gates-Thomas Far Crye Farm Po Box 270 Bakerton, WV (H) dgthomas101@msm.com John Sturm High Gait Farm Rt 1 Box 67 Bridgeport, WV (H) higait@aol.com 31

32 MASON DIXON PFHA HIGH POINT AWARDS PROGRAM Mason Dixon s High Point Program has been expanding over the past several years. Mason Dixon has High Point Awards for the Pleasure Non-Show Activities and for the Shows. The Points are accumulated each membership year (October 1 to September 30) for each category/division and the awards are given at the annual meeting and banquet. The owner and rider must be a member of Mason Dixon in good standing. The points will be accumulated for the horse. Pleasure Non-Show High Point Awards For this Award, each pleasure activity completed will count as five (5) points. Upon completion of each activity, an Award Form must be completed and sent to the designated person listed below. The deadline for submission of the Award forms is September 16 th. The different categories for this Award are based on the age of the horse and 1 st through 4 th place will be awarded in each category: 1. Horse Age 3 to 6 2. Horse Age 7 to 9 3. Horse Age 10 to Horse Age 13 to 15 Horse Age 16 and over Activities that will be included are: 1. Organized Trail Rides 2. Parades 3. Judged Pleasure Rides 4. Competitive Trail Rides 5. Demonstrations/Horse Expos or Exhibitions 6. Mason Dixon Clinics Show High Point Awards For each Show Division, points will be accumulated as listed below. The information for this High Point Award is obtained from the official show results at PFHA and are accumulated by the designated person listed below. The Shows that will count for the 2008 High Point are listed below and 1 st through 4 th place will be awarded in each Division listed. Points will be accumulated as follows: 1 st 6 points Championship 1 st 15 points 2 nd 5 points Championship 2 nd 12 points 3 rd 4 points Championship 3 rd 10 points 4 th 3 points Championship 4 th 8 points 5 th 2 points 6 th 1 point High Point Divisions 1. Bella Forma 8. Country Pleasure 2. Fino Open 9. Western Pleasure 3. Fino Amateur Owner 10. Versatility 4. Performance Open 11. Sub-Junior Youth 5. Performance Amateur Owner 12. Youth 6. Pleasure Open 13. Youth Equitation 7. Pleasure Amateur Owner 14. Youth Horsemanship In addition to these Show Divisions there will be: 1. High Point Trainer 2. High Point Amateur Owner The Shows for the 2008 High Point are: 1. Northeast Gaited Show, Dillsburg, PA (Sept 30 & Oct 1, 2007) 2. KILE Show, Harrisburg, PA (October 7, 2007) 3. May Day Show, Dillsburg, PA (May 3 & 4, 2008) 4. Spectacular Show, Lexington, VA (June 13-15, 2008) 32

33 MASON DIXON PFHA HIGH POINT AWARDS PROGRAM MASON DIXON AWARD FORM Date of Event: (mo/dy/yr) Event Name: Sponsoring Club: Event Coordinator: Coordinator Phone : Duration of Event (to nearest ¼ hr.): Name of Rider: Name of Horse: Foaling Date of Horse: (mo/dy/yr) To be used for Trail Rides, Judged Pleasure Rides, Parades, Competitive Trail Rides and Demonstrations MASON DIXON AWARD FORM Date of Event: (mo/dy/yr) Event Name: Sponsoring Club: Event Coordinator: Coordinator Phone : Duration of Event (to nearest ¼ hr.): Name of Rider: Name of Horse: Foaling Date of Horse: (mo/dy/yr) To be used for Trail Rides, Judged Pleasure Rides, Parades, Competitive Trail Rides and Demonstrations MASON DIXON AWARD FORM Date of Event: (mo/dy/yr) Event Name: Sponsoring Club: Event Coordinator: Coordinator Phone : Duration of Event (to nearest ¼ hr.): Name of Rider: Name of Horse: Foaling Date of Horse: (mo/dy/yr) To be used for Trail Rides, Judged Pleasure Rides, Parades, Competitive Trail Rides and Demonstrations 33

34 ADVERTISING ON THE MASON DIXON PFHA WEBSITE MASONDIXONPFHA.ORG Our website is a great tool for communication and to let other people know about our members, activities and most importantly, our horses. We have recently revamped the web site to make it easier to traverse. If you have advertisements you want posted, just contact Virginia Foster at river_house_farm@yahoo.com. Yearly on website and 6 issues Business card with link $ One page ad ½ page ad ¼ page ad To change a yearly ad, the cost will be $25 per change. CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING RATES FOR THE POWERGLIDE Members can advertise free in the classified section. Per Issue 6 Issues Full Page $30.00 $ /2 Page $15.00 $ /4 Page $10.00 $ Free Business Cards with no link to your website. $25 per year for Business Card with link to your website and from the Mason Dixon website. Please send ad and check to the Virginia Foster. Two months on website & 1 issue One page ad ½ page ad ¼ page ad

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36 CLASSIFIEDS MILL CREEK MANURE SPREADER FOR SALE 50 Bushel, Power take off driven, excellent condition, newly painted, $1,500 Call TNT PASO FINOS SALES LIST STALLIONS AND STALLION SERVICES: INTOCABLE DE VICTORIA: 07/08/2001(PROMEDITDO DE SELECTA X PROPRESTA DE PORTILLOS) HE WAS TH NATIONAL BELLA FORMA CHAMPION AND 2006 HIGH POINT PERFORMANCE STALLION IN MASON DIXON. HE WAS ALSO MASON DIXON FUTURITY WINNER IN HE HAS A NICE DISPOSITION AND EXCELLENT GAIT. HE IS EASY TO RIDE FOR A YOUTH OR A/O AS WELL. HE IS EASY TO WORK WITH AND GOOD GROUND MANNERS. HE HAS 1 COLT ON THE GROUND NOW AND IS A LOOKER WITH EXCELLCENT GAIT JUST LIKE HIS SIRE. HE IS STANDING AT EMERALD VALLEY FARM FOR 2008 BREEDING SEASON. STUD SERVICE FOR 2008 $1, HE IS ALSO FOR SALE ASKING $20,000 GELDING: SOBERANO DEL OREGANO 2/26/2004 (AMBAR DEL OCHO X DETALLE DOS DEL REY) THIS 3YR OLD CHESTNUT GELDING HAS GOOD SIZE AND IS THE 2007 NATIONAL CHAMPION AND RES. GRAND NA- TIONAL CHAMPION FINO GELDING. HE IS ALSO THE WORLD CHAMPION 1 ST PLACE FINO GELDING. HE HAS GREAT CONFORMATION AND TRACKING. HE IS VERY EASY TO RIDE AND CAN COMPETE IN THE PROFESSIONAL CLASSES AS WELL AS THE A/O CLASSES OR YOUTH. HE LOVES TO TRAIL RIDE AS WELL. HE HAS A LOT OF GOOD SHOW YEARS AHEAD OF HIM. ASKING $18,000 GELDING FREE TO THE RIGHT HOME This letter is being sent out in an effort to help find a new owner for a Paso Fino Gelding that was sent here for some training. Moe is a 12 year old Pinto Paso Fino Gelding. He is registered, well gaited, and has had some good training in his past. He has also been through some rough handling that has left him with a couple of issues. Moe needs someone with a lot of experience handling/riding horses, and a lot of time to spend on him. His current owner bought him in the fall from a dealer who thought that Moe would make her a good, quiet trail horse. This was not the case. His owner worked with him on the ground throughout the winter- and when spring came went to ride him- and found out that he was not what she thought he was. She sent him here in hopes that we could fix him in a month or two. Moe came to me being extremely head shy, unwilling to stand to take a bit. This problem was one we could easily work with, and he in now good about having his head handled, and takes a bit easily. ( He will need to have this worked on always- as his problem was severe.) His other main issue is that he is very barn sour. He is now ( after work) a good ride in an arena- ( still not for a beginner/novice though) but not a reliable animal out on the trail. He is good with traffic, dogs, obstacles and the like, these are not the issue. When Moe decides that he wants to go home, it is not an easy thing to convince him otherwise. He needs a very good rider/handlerand we will give him away to an approved new owner. I do believe that he will make someone a very good horse, but it is going to take a lot of time and work, something that his current owner does not have. My time in trying to get Moe placed is limited. If after three more months ( starting the first of May) we have not been able to find him a new home, Moe will be euthanized. I do approve and support his current owners decision, as she does not want this horse to fall into the wrong hands, get abused more, or hurt someone. I also truly believe that he will make someone a very good horse. He is not mean- he has just had some very bad stuff happen in the past and has learned to be defensive. His new owners will have to come out and meet Moe and myself, and supply references. We want to be sure that Moe never gets lost in the system again- so we will require a contract with the new owner as well. Please pass this on to all of your horsey friends. If we network enough- we ll find the right person for Moe. Thank you, Nola Haupert-Keill rono@socantel.net 36

37 CLASSIFIEDS Our mission at Middlefield is to produce top quality Paso Fino horses from a select group of mares that can be competitive in the show ring and be enjoyed on the trail.. Bloodlines including Capuchino, Classico, Nevado, Plebeyo, Profeta, Retorno and Vitral. Horses available for sale or lease and if we do not have what you are looking for we can help you find it. Middlefield s Magnifico (pictured) 2008 Reserve National Champion Breeders Sweepstakes Colt 2008 Third National Champion Yearling Bella Forma Colt Middlefield s Porcelena 2008 Fifth National Champion Yearling Bella Forma Filly Middlefield s Casanova 2008 Fifth National Pleasure Fabulous Futurity Horse Middlefield s Diablo 2008 National High Point Two Year Old Bella Forma Gelding NOW OPEN FULL SERVICE FACILITY Middlefield is pleased to be able to offer full service boarding, with 24/7 care, private turnout, 72 x 100 indoor arena, 65 x 115 outdoor arena, round pen, outdoor trails, lessons & other amenities. Any breed or discipline welcomed. Check the website for current events and clinics for Clinics to include youth, gait, equitation and showmanship. Farm is located near Middleburg between Taneytown and Union Bridge MD. Kim Holland, Barn Manager Keith and Lisa Gorsuch Taneytown, MD middlefieldfarm@verizon.net 37

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40 CLASSIFIEDS RO-NO Removal Service Equine Removal with Compassion & Respect or As horse owners ourselves, we care deeply about our animals. When one of our treasured horses dies, we lose a valued friend and companion. For many of us the experience can be emotionally devastating. Added to our grief is the difficult question; What do we do with the horses body? RO-NO Removal Service can be called in to remove your deceased pet, and we do it with compassion and respect. We collect your deceased horse or pony ( or other large animal pet ) from your stable, farm or vet clinic with our custom designed trailer, and we will always do our best to minimize your distress. We Offer; -On call service, 24/7. -Service throughout NE PA. -Removal of any size/breed pet- done with compassion and respect. -Braided Tail Hair Memento. -On or off site euthanasia with DVM. -Transportation to a crematory. -Urns available. -Pre-arranged or Emergency call out. The process of removing a deceased horse can be a very sensitive ( and sometimes distressing ) procedure. When preparing and loading a horse for removal, a procedure called winching must be used due to the size of the animal. Please be assured that we will treat your animal with the utmost consideration. Prices will vary due to location and situation, but basic fees for removal are as follows; 0-50 miles- $ miles- $ miles- $475 Please contact us for more information and complete list of services. 40

41 CLASSIFIEDS R & S STABLES PRESENTS TWO STALLIONS FOR BREEDING INTRODUCING: MONTECRISTO DEL PASO Montecristo del Paso is our newest stallion at R & S Paso Fino. He is by the legendary stallion Capuchino. Monte is a 5 year old performance stallion with very quick footfall and evenly spaced four beat gait. He is correct in his conformation and looks just like Capuchino. What makes this horse special is his intelligence. He is one of the easiest horses that I have ever worked with. When you combine his mental ability, tremendous brio, natural gait and great conformation it is the formula to produce great offspring. Get in on the ground floor and try Monte in your breeding program - we expect OUTSTANDING results. Stud fee $1000 for the first mare and $900 for every mare after. Booking fee $100. Contact Rick at rspaso@shol.com or (814) El Glatiador de Plebeyo is 17 years old. He stands 14.3 hands and is white (gray). He has been our main stallion at R & S and has produced everything from fino to outstanding pleasure horses. Glatiador is the son of the world famous Plebeyo. Glatiador has been a constant winner in the show ring the Classic Fino class. He has been used for many demonstrations and equine fairs. His offspring have also been successful in the show ring. He produces good size, intelligence, outstanding gait and great looks! I feel he would be an asset to anyone s breeding program. We have plenty of offspring that can be viewed at R & S Stables. Stud fee $800 for the first mare and $700 for every mare after. Booking fee $100. Contact Rick at rspaso@shol.com or (814) in R & S Stables is a full time training and breeding facility. Rick Shaffer is the trainer and will assist you with all your horse needs. For more information about these two great stallions, your training needs or assistance with your equine questions, call Rick at (814) R & S Paso Fino 3079 Waterlevel Rd, Somerset, PA

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44 EDITOR S NOTES Sorry for the delay in getting this issue out. All I have to offer is an excuse, but it s a big one or rather a little one. I spent too much time enjoying my new grand daughter, Ellie. I ll try to do better next issue. I posted the results of the Lexington show on the Mason Dixon website. The results take up 36 pages so it was just too large to include in the PowerGlide. If you need a printed copy of the results, just call me at I m working with the PFHA Marketing Committee to do outreach to horse people. One of our initiatives was to post Paso Fino related videos on YouTube. Check out the videos I put up on YouTube at There is a video of John Lyons explaining the Paso Fino is the BEST trail horse. There is video of the four fino stallions that competed at Dillsburg this year. There s a video of Connie W s 3 day old foal. If you have videos and want them posted on YouTube, let me know. Another PFHA Marketing Committee initiative is to raise money so we can participate the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington KY, Sept 25-Oct 10, We are looking at participating in the breed demonstrations and purchasing a booth. More info to follow but if you are interesting in helping man the booth or participate in the demonstration, please let me know. Our first fund raiser is the Davis Love III event that will be held Sunday Sept 20, 2009 at our Nationals. Please see the flyer in this issue. I ll be attending the next PFHA Board of Directors meeting in October where the rule changes will be handed out to the delegates. I ll be sure to send them out to our members so we can vote and make sure PFHA is supporting our needs. Voting will be at the annual PFHA Membership meeting in January in Los Vegas. Take care, Virginia John Lyons video describes the Paso Fino horse as the Cadillac of trail horses. 44