High Plains Paso Fino Horse Association

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1 High Plains Paso Fino Horse Association Show-Me Especial Multi-Breed Gaited Horse Show Kansas Coliseum 1229 East 85 th Street N. Valley Center, KS June 5 and 6, 2010

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3 Region Officers & Committee Chairs Show Officials Board Of Directors President Charlene McFadden (660) Vice President Janet Broers (785) Treasurer Steve Burgess (620) Secretary Sue Bessee (913) Directors Esther Oppliger (620) Barbara Graham (918) Delegate to National Board Charlene McFadden (660) Committee Chairs Membership Coordinator Janet & Harley Broers Communications Patti Blichmann (Newsletter) Bob Doerr & Robin Visocky (Website) Youth Futurity: Education: Esther Oppliger By Laws & Policies: Nominations: Trail Riding: MO Sharon Sanders and Linda Rader Arkansas: Linda Gaddy Oklahoma: Barbara Graham Kansas: Janet Broers Planning: Competitive Trail Ride: Barbara Graham Show Manager Peggy Tanner Ph: Fax: Barn Manager : Pam McDermott Cell: Res: Fax: Thorsmork@aol.com Announcer: Theone Woker Starkey Ringmaster: Eric Oppliger Silent Auction: Lenora Schuldt Outdoor Trail Class: Patti Blichmann Judging System: PF /USEF/PFHA Sanctioned non-conferring, separate placements. 2 Judges per class, Judging System: All other gaited breeds 1 judge per class. IJA rules. Abbreviations used in show bill: S= Schooling Class O = Open to all gaited breeds E/W = English or Western Tack T = Traditional Tack Novice = has never won more than 3 blue ribbons; applies to horse or rider *Qualifying class for High Point Open Rider Award Host Hotel: (Ask for Paso Fino Rate $89.95 plus tax) Sleep Inn & Suites: Hopalong Cassidy Circle Valley Center, KS Page 3

4 Show Officials- Continued. Judges: Keith Dane, Sykesville, MD (Multi Breed/PFHA) Mike Cumming, Wichita, KA (PFHA/USEF) Jason Brrickner, Turnbridge, VT (Icelandic) Steward: Lynn Ridgeway, Forest Park, Ga Show Secretary Sharron Scott 2001 Father Sky St. N. E. Albuquerque, NM Ph: Fax: Early in stalls must be received by May 15 Vet on Call: John Brooks DVM Ph: Certified Ferrier on Call: Jason Schuldt Ph: DQP: Fields Richardson Entry Fee (Per Class/Per Judge/Day: Pre-Entry by May 15 $30 All Youth Classes $15 No Show at Gate $15 Best Gaited Horse of Show Class $35 Championship per Judge $20 USEF/Drug Fee per Horse $15 Stall for Weekend/1 horse per stall $50 DQP Fee $15* Shavings/Bag $7 Early/Late Arrivals (Pre/Approval) $30 Camper Fee Pending/day Catered Dinner Saturday Night Price and Menu $8.50 Reservations must be included on Entry form. The Kansas Coliseum, Pavilion I and II, is located at and Exit 17. In order to help you, the following are recommendations on how to get there if you are coming from the four corners: North (I-70): south to exit 17; Northeast: South on 1-35 (Turnpike) to Highway 254 (El Dorado exit), then west to I-135, north to Exit 17; East: 1-35 (Turnpike) to Highway 54 (Kellogg) exit, east on Kellogg to I-135, north to exit 17; South: I-35 (Turnpike) to K-15 exit (merge onto I- 135), north to exit 17; West: Highway 54 (Kellogg) to I-135, north to exit 17. Convenient electrical and water outlets. Arena is approximately 100 X 210 with soft footing. Any stalls occupied on Thursday or Friday, June 3 and 4, must be by prior agreement. Kansas Coliseum 1229 East 85 th Street N. Valley Center, KS *applies to TWH s, Mountain Horses, Fox Trotters. One Time Fee per horse. Breed Abbreviations: O Open to all gaited breeds ICE Icelandic Horse MFT Missouri Fox Trotter MH Mountain Horse PF Paso Fino P Peruvian TWH Tennessee Walking Horse Page 4

5 Saturday, June 5, 2010, 8:00 am 1 O Halter 3 Yr Old and Under Fillies 2 O Halter 4 Years and Older Fillies & Mares 3 TWH Model Mares & Geldings 4 O Halter 3 Yr Old and Under Geldings and Colts 5 O Halter 4 Years and Older Geldings and Stallions 6 TWH Model Stallions 7 O Halter Championship 8 O Youth Trail Pleasure - 2 Gaits 9 PF Pleasure Schooling Fillies 3 & 4 Yr Old Open 10 ICE Youth & Beginner Tolt Schooling Class (Rider; FIPO 17) 11 P Peruvian Pleasure, Open (Bit or Bozal, T/W) 12 S Junior Rider, 18 and under (E/W) 13 ICE Tolt (Ridden in the manner of FIPO T3) 14 TWH Park Pleasure 2 Gait 15 PF Pleasure Schooling Colts & Geldings 3 & 4 Yr Old Open 16 P Bozal Colts and Geldings 17 MH Open Show Pleasure 18 MFT Amateur Ladies 19 TWH Amateur Owned & Trained Trail Pleasure Specialty 20 MH Youth Country Pleasure 21 PF Pleasure Mares Open 22 P Peruvian Pleasure Green Horse or Novice Rider (T/W) 23 MFT Amateur Mens 24 S Novice Rider Walk and Slow Gait (E/W) 25 PF Pleasure Geldings & Stallions Open 26 TWH Barefoot Country Pleasure 2 Gait 27 MFT Open Stallions/Geldings 3 Gait 28 P Bozal Mare 29/29A PF/O Western Pleasure 30 PF Pleasure Youth 31 MH Open Amateur Trail Pleasure 32 ICE Green/Novice Horse Tolt Schooling 33 O Youth Trail Pleasure - 3 Gaits 34 PF Pleasure Championship Open 35 MFT Open English Pleasure 2 Gaits 36 TWH Country Pleasure 37 O Men's/Ladies Trail Pleasure 2 Gaits Open 38 PF A/O Pleasure Schooling Fillies 3 & 4 Yr Old Page 5

6 39 MH Open Trail Pleasure Geldings 40 P Gait Open 41 O Men's/Ladies Country Pleasure 2 Gaits Open 42 PF A/O Pleasure Schooling Colts & Geldings 3 & 4 Yr Olds 43 MFT Youth 17 & Under 44 O Adult Equitation 2 Gaits 45 PF A/O Pleasure Mares 46 ICE 4 Gait (Ridden in the manner of FIPO V2) 47 MH Open Mares Classic Pleasure 48 TWH Trail Pleasure to Canter 49 PF A/O Pleasure Geldings and Stallions 50 MFT Open Mares 3 Gaits 51 P Breeding Mares 52 ICE Pleasure Tolt 53 O Open Lead Line 54 PF A/O Pleasure Championship 55 MH Open Trail Pleasure 56 O Youth Country Pleasure 2 Gaits 57 PF Performance Schooling Fillies 3 & 4 Yr Old Open 58 MFT Open Western Pleasure 2 Gaits 59 PF Performance Schooling Colts & Geldings 3 & 4 Yr Old Open 60 MH Open Amateur Country Pleasure 61 P Breeding Stallions 62 PF Performance Mares Open 63 O Open Water Glass 64 PF Performance Gelding & Stallions Open 65 MH Amateur Owned and Trained Trail Pleasure 66 O Trail with Obstacles Saturday Night after Dinner Break 67 P/PF Concurso de Paseo (E/W/T) 68 O Champagne Challenge 69 ICE Icelandic Beer Mug Tolt 70 O Pole Bending in Gait 71 O Pole Bending Youth in Gait 72 O Pole Bending 73 O Pole Bending Youth 74 O Bareback with $10 Bill Page 6

7 Sunday, June 6, :00 am 75 PF Youth Horsemanship Sub Junior (7-9) 76 PF Youth Horsemanship Sub Junior (10-12) 77 PF Youth Horsemanship Junior (13-17) 78 PF Equitation Sub Junior (7-9) 79 PF Equitation Sub Junior (10-12) 80 PF Equitation Junior (13-17) 81 PF Silver Medal Equitation 82 TWH Youth Trail Pleasure 2 Gait 83 O Novice Trail Pleasure 2 Gaits 84 MFT Amateur Owned Men's -2 Gaits 85 PF Performance Youth 86 MFT Amateur Stallions/Geldings 87 PF Performance Championship Open 88 O Amateur Trail Pleasure 2 Gaits 89 P Luxury Geldings 90 MH Amateur Owned and Trained Classic Pleasure 91 PF A/O Performance Schooling Fillies 3 & 4 Yr Old 92 O Open Speed Racing 93 TWH English Pleasure Specialty 94 MFT Open Ladies 3 Gaits 95 PF A/O Performance Schooling Colts & Geldings 3 & 4 Yr Old 96 O Youth Country Pleasure 3 Gaits 97 MH Youth Trail Pleasure 98 PF A/O Performance Mares 99 O Men's/Ladies Trail Pleasure 3 Gaits Open 100 P Pleasure Mares 102 PF A/O Performance Geldings & Stallions 103 MH Open Amateur Country Trail Pleasure 104 PF A/O Performance Championship 105 O Men s/ladies Country Pleasure 3 Gait Open 106 TWH Amateur Owned and Trained English Pleasure 2 Gait 107 MFT Open Country Pleasure 2 Gaits 108 PF Fino Schooling Fillies 3 & 4 Yr Old Open 109 O English Pleasure 2 Gaits 110 P Pleasure Stallions 111 MH Open Classic Pleasure Stallions/Geldings Pag

8 112 PF Fino Schooling Colts & Geldings 3 & 4 Yr Old Open 113 O Amateur Trail Pleasure 3 Gaits 114 MFT Open Men s 3 Gait 115 PF Fino Mares Open 116/116A PF/O Driving 117 TWH 4 Yr old and under Trail Pleasure 2 Gait 118 MH Open Trail Pleasure Mares 119 PF Fino Geldings & Stallions Open 120 P Pleasure Geldings 121 MFT Amateur Owned Ladies 2 Gaits 122 PF Fino Youth 123 O Youth Equitation 2 Gaits 124 MH Open Western Pleasure 125 O Costume 126 PF Fino A/O Schooling Fillies 3 & 4 Yr Old 127 MFT Amateur Mares 128 O Novice Country Pleasure 2 Gaits 129 PF Fino A/O Schooling Colts & Geldings 3 & 4 Yr Old 130 MH Open Trail Pleasure Stallions & Geldings 131 PF Fino A/O Mares 132 O Youth Championship 133 MFT Novice Amateur 134 PF Fino A/O Geldings & Stallions 135 O Trail Pleasure Championship 2 Gaits 136 PF Fino A/O Championship 137 ICE Open Icelandic Championship 138 O Country Pleasure Championship 2 Gaits 139 MFT MFT Amateur Championship (E/W) 140 MH MH Classic Pleasure Championship 141 PF PF Fino Championship Open 142 P Peruvian Championship (Bit or Bozal, T/W) 143 MH MH Trail Pleasure Championship 144 TWH TWH Championship (E/W) 145 MFT MFT Open Championship 146 O Country Pleasure Championship 3 Gaits 147 O Trail Pleasure Championship - 3 Gaits 148 O Best Gaited Horse of Show Championship Page 8

9 Tennessee Walking Horse Country Pleasure Class #36 Country Pleasure spotlights the attributes that are the backbone of the TWH s popularity the smooth and stylish walk in its most basic form combined with a relaxed and willing attitude. Judging parameters include: the overall balance between horse and rider, correct gaits, smoothness and economy of motion (the ability to cover a lot of ground for an extended period of time). In addition, the Country Pleasure horse shall break less than 45 degrees with the knees and lack the lift of the shoulders. The over stride naturally may be shorter in this division, but should never appear trotty or stiff. The head nod must truly be an up and down nod (never side to side), but may lack some of the depth needed in the other divisions. This is a no-canter class. The trail walk may be asked for at the Judges discretion. The Country Pleasure horse must be alert and well-behaved, stand quietly and back readily. Keg shoes only 3/8 X ¾, two hands are allowed with a western bar/shank bit. Cavesons are optional for western, ring snaffles are allowed for any age horse in both English and Western. Neat English or Western attire is required, but not a combination of both. Trail Class with Obstacles: #66 This class is to demonstrate the trail abilities of the saddle horse. A diagram of the course will be available at the show office 30 minutes before the class. The course will be an outdoor class. Horse and rider must complete as many obstacles as possible with a given time limit. The rider may attempt the obstacles in any order and my repeat obstacles. Points are awarded based on each obstacle s level of difficulty. Peruvian/Paso Fino Concurso de Paseo : # 67 The Spanish breed challenge is on. Open to both Peruvian and Paso Fino Horses. This class will consist of both work on the rail in gait and individual workouts for each horse and rider. Workouts may include maneuvers such as circles, serpentines, stop and stand, and backing. Individual workout will include a dismount, leading the horse and then re-mount. Emphasis will be on horsemanship, gait, manners, willingness and teamwork between horse and rider. Icelandic Beer Mug Tolt: #69 All riders are to enter the arena at the walk holding their beer mugs. The announcer will call the gaits as directed by the judge: slow tolt and any tempo tolt. Line up and measure mugs. Winner is the horse and rider with the most beer left in their mug that stayed in tolt. If there are 2 or more riders with the same amount of beer left in their mugs, there will be work off. Bareback (with $10 bill): #74 Participants are given a $10 bill at the gate before entering the class. The winner will receive $10 for every horse that enters this class. The more horses that enter, the higher the jackpot. Catered Dinner: Join us for Saturday night dinner. Food will be catered. Menu to be posted on our website. Please make your dinner reservation on the entry form. Required Gaits Icelandics: Perform 4 gaits: 1) Walk; 2) Tolt; 3) Trot; and 4) Canter as required by class type. Walk and tolt will be required in all classes. Class descriptions for Icelandic Horses are available at rules.php?bc=anbw but are a guideline for this event. Missouri Fox Trotters: Perform 3 gaits: 1) Flat Walk; 2) Fox Trot; 3) Canter. FOSH rules apply. Mountain Horses: Perform 3 gaits: 1) Trail Walk; 2) Show Gait; 3) Pleasure Gait. United Mountain Horse show rules apply ( Classes are pending approval by UMH. Paso Finos: Perform 3 gaits: 1) Walk; 2) Paso Corto; 3) Paso Largo. Paso Fino clas Page 9

10 Page 10 Peruvians: Perform 3 gaits: 1) Walk; 2) Paso Llano 3) Sobreandando. Exhibitors may use Western or Traditional Peruvian tack in any class. Horses may be shown in either bit or bozal, but may not change from one to the other over the course of the show, i.e., horses in bozal in one class may not be shown in bit in another class. FOSH rules apply. Tennessee Walking Horses: Perform 3 gaits: 1) Flat Walk; 2) Running Walk; 3) Canter. TWH Pleasure classes are open to both lite shod and trail pleasure keg shod horses. Both types can get points for their division (this includes FOSH, WISHA, TWHBEA associations). TWHBEA Versatility Rules apply. Open and TWH classes are eligible for points. Exhibitors bring your personal point book to the show to be signed by the Show Secretary. Mountain Horse classes will follow the FOSH RMH rules as a guide. Please note that all horses showing as Mountain Horses must show recognized Mountain Horse ancestry and can show NO SIGN of the overo, tobiano, or Appaloosa spotting patterns. Show Regulations: All horses must present negative coggins form. Please note: this show is intended for SOUND and NATU- RALLY gaited horses. No padded horses, plastic wraps, hoof bands, action devices, chains or training devices will be allowed on the show grounds! Maximum toe length on all horses is 4.5. No additional weight can be added to the shoe. Horses found to be in violation of FOSH shoeing rules will be ineligible to show and will forfeit any entry fees paid. All under saddle classes are restricted to horses 3 year old and older. Horses younger than 3years old are permitted to enter conformation and driving classes only. Show Management reserves the right to consolidate, or cancel any class which has less than three (3) entries. Classes may be held concurrently at show management s discretion. Lunch and dinner breaks TBA. Every PF class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specification of the current USEF rule book and PFHA rule book will be conducted and judged in accordance thereto. This is a FOSH affialiated and sanctioned show. Owners, trainers, riders, and grooms must use reasonable care in the handling and treatment of their horses owned and/or placed in their care during the competition, as per USEF policy. 2 Gait Classes will include a slow gait and an intermediate gait. Slow gait = Flat Walk, Show Gait, Slow Tolt, Flatfoot Walk, Paso Llano Intermediate gait = Running Walk, Pleasure Gait, Medium Tolt, Foxtrot, Sobreandando 3 Gait Classes will include the walk, an intermediate gait and the canter. The Show-Me Especial, sponsored by the High Plains Paso Fino Horse Association, is open to all purebred gaited horses and to gaited partbloods. PFHA registration papers are required to enter PF classes. Registration papers are not required for other gaited breeds. However, to qualify for breed association points, breed classes require a copy of the horse s registration papers be turned in along with the entry form. Schooling classes (S) do not count toward breed association points. The Show-Me Especial is pending approval by United Mountain Horse as a pointed show; for Tennessee Walking Horses TWBEA Versatility Rules apply for versatility points (TWH exhibitors please bring your point books); Paso Fino classes are pointed in accordance to PFHA/USEF rules. All other breeds, FOSH rules apply. Cross Entering: High Plains Paso Fino Horse Association supports and encourages the goal of better equitation and horsemanship. Schooling classes are included in this show to provide novice and/or beginning riders the opportunity to get constructive feedback from the judge and improve their riding and horsemanship skills. The schooling classes also allow green horses to get their initial experience in the show ring. Exhibitors who enter schooling classes may enter Open classes if they wish.

11 Gate Rule The progress of the show can be heard over the loudspeaker in both the barn and the warm-up arena. It is the exhibitor s responsibility to know what class is in the ring. The three (3) minute gate rule will be enforced. Three minute gate holds shall be granted, upon early notification to show management and gate personnel. Once the gate is closed the class will be considered in session and no other entry will be allowed into the arena. Check in with the gate personnel well in advance of your class. If you have classes back to back with different horses or need to change tack an additional 5 minute hold can be requested in ADVANCE. Best Gaited Horse of Show Any horses that received a first place under saddle in an open, breed, or schooling class during this show qualifies to enter and compete for Best Gaited Horse of Show. (Must be the same horse and rider of the qualifying class). Ribbons and Awards: Six ribbons will be awarded in all regular classes. PF division championships will ribbon four places. Best of Show Grand Champion will be awarded a neck ribbon with an engraved silver tray and will be promoted historically through future shows. Best of Show Reserve Champion is awarded a neck ribbon. Championship class first place winners receive a trophy and ribbon. Championship classes 7, 20, 132, 135, each first place winner will receive a trophy and ribbon. High-Point Open Rider Award: The horse and rider combination accumulating the most points in Open Classes (under saddle) will receive the Open High-Point Rider Award. The High-Point Open rider award will be presented Sunday afternoon. Qualifying classes are those under saddle classes open to all riders and include: Class 29/29A Western Pleasure Class 37 Trail Pleasure 2 Gait Class 99 Trail Pleasure -3 Gait Class 105 Mens/Ladies Country Pleasure 3 Gait Open Class 63 Open Water Glass Class 66 Trail with Obstacles Class 68 Champagne Challenge Class 74 Bareback with $10 Bill Class 109 English Pleasure 2 Gait Breed Championship Classes: All horses must qualify for their respective Breed Championship classes. In order to compete in any Championship offered, the entry must first have been shown and judged in the qualifying class. Qualifying classes for each breed are as follows: Breed Championship: Qualifying Classes: Icelandic 10, 13, 32, 46, 52, 69 Missouri Fox Trotter (Amat) 18, 23, 58, 84 86, 121, 127, 133 Missouri Fox Trotter Open 27, 35, 50 94, 114 Mountain Horse Trail Pleasure 31, 39 55, 65, 97, 118, 130 Mountain Horse Show Pleasure 17, 47,111 Paso Fino Show Championship 34, 54, 87, 125, 136 Peruvian 11, 16 22, , 61, 89, 100, 110, 120 Tennessee Walking Horse 14, 19, 26, 48 In order to complete in any of the specialty class Championships, the entry must have first shown and been in judged in a qualifying division class. Country Pleasure Championship Trail Pleasure Championship Youth Championship DQP Inspections: This show is for SOUND HORSES ONLY. Any lame or sored horses will be disqualified from competition and may be asked to leave the grounds and forefeit all fees. All Tennessee Walkers, Mountain Horses, and Missouri Fox trotters will be checked by the DQP before each class and all 1 st and 2 nd place horses will be checked immediately following the class. Refunds: Official written notice must be received by the show secretary or show office no later than May 23, 2010 if an entry is to be cancelled. The entry fee (s) in this case will be refunded, less an office fee of $20 per horse. After May 23 rd, the exhibitor shall forfeit his entry fees. In either case, no refunds will be made on stall fees. Veterinary statements will be honored ONLY if they are received prior to the first day of the show. Scratched classes will not be refunded but can be applied to another class of equal dollar value.all checks returned for insufficient funds will be charged a $25 handling fee and must be replaced by a certified check or cashier s check. Page 11

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18 THE PASO FINO HORSE You are about to meet one of the most exciting breeds in North America today the PASO FINO. Known for its loyalty, athleticism, spirit, graceful carriage and exceptionally smooth ride, the Paso Fino is the ideal horse for the entire family. So whether you are looking for your first horse, a new addition to your barn, or a way to recapture the joy of riding after time away from the saddle, we invite you to learn more about this unique horse and see for yourself why it s called the Rolls Royce of the horses. AMERICA S 500 YEAR OLD BREED The traits that people cherish in the Paso Fino today have been a part of its heritage for over 500 years. Although the Paso Fino has been bred in Latin America since the days of the Conquistadors, this unique horse was virtually unknown in the United States until the late 1940 s. A mixture of three European breeds the Andalusian, the Barb, and the now extinct Spanish Jennet the descendants of today s Paso Fino were transported to the New World on the second voyage of Christopher Columbus. Used as a foundation stock for remount stations of the Conquistador, they carried their riders for days over mountains, open ranges, and dense jungles, paving the way for exploration and conquest. Over time these horses came to be known as Los Caballos de Paso Fino, the horse with the fine step. GETTING TO KNOW PASO FINOS Today the Paso Fino reflects its Spanish Heritage through its proud carriage, elegance, and natural four-beat gait. When most people first see a Paso Fino, they are impressed by its noble appearance. With its beautifully flowing, luxurious mane and tail, full forelock and athletic balance, it gives an immediate impression of power and grace. Paso Finos are not just beautiful, they are intelligent, affectionate, and built for fun and hard work. Unlike many other breeds, the Paso Fino is seldom shod unless traveling on rocky surfaces. Naturally quick, surefooted and athletic, their hooves are extremely durable. Paso Finos will vary in size from 13.2 to 15.2 hands with the average being slightly over 14 hands. The ideal Paso Fino has a powerful neck with a graceful arch. While the chest is moderate in width, the mid-section is moderate in length with a well-sprung rib cage. The legs of a Paso Fino show well defined tendons and refined bones with longer forearms and shorter cannons than some of the larger breeds. If you like variety, Paso Fino horses can be found in every equine color with or without white markings including bay, black, buckskin, palomino, chestnut, grey, roan and even pinto. Page 18

19 THE PASO FINO GAITS While appearance is an important consideration any horse you buy should be conformationally correct and sound gait is paramount for a Paso Fino. Paso Finos can walk, canter and gallop like other horses, but their preferred way of going is their own natural four-beat lateral gait. The Paso Fino gait will produce a wonderfully smooth ride at the three primary speeds: Classic Fino, Paso Corto, and Paso Largo. During the Classic Fino, the horse holds itself fully collected and balanced. Leg motion is smooth and extravagant, and each hoof hits the ground in rapid succession. Used for show purposes only, it is performed with the same forward impulsion as a slow walk, yet it has a rapid footfall. The Paso Corto is the average trail gait and is comparable in speed to a trot. Forward speed is moderate, ground covering, but unhurried, executed with a medium extension and stride. A well-conditioned horse may travel at the Paso Corto for hours without tiring, and because of the smooth gait, so can the rider. The Paso Largo is the fastest speed, executed with a longer extension, stride, and varying degrees of collection. Forward speed varies, since each horse should attain a top speed in harmony with its own natural stride and cadence. A Paso Fino breeder will have horses who can demonstrate the Paso Fino gait. Remember, the better the gait, the better the ride! FOR THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME Owning a Paso Fino is a special experience. While you and your Paso Fino will be perfectly happy on a quiet trail ride, there are a host of other activities you can enjoy together with your Paso Fino in the show ring, on a competitive trial and endurance ride, at barrel racing, in team penning and roping as well as back at the ranch working cattle. You can enjoy the company of other Paso Fino owners at local, regional and national shows or by joining the Paso Fino Horse Association and its regions. If you would like to show your Paso Fino off to the community, they make ideal parade horses you always know when there s a Paso Fino in a parade by the outburst of applause! Whatever you want out of your horse owning experience the Paso Fino will provide you with a lifetime of enjoyment for you and your family. For a first hand look at the beautiful Paso Fino, visit a farm or ranch in your area or contact the Paso Fino Horse Association. Find out where the nearest Paso Fino Show will be held in your area and go talk to the breeders and watch the horses perform. If will be an experience you won t soon forget. Also, remember to check the High Plains region website for upcoming events: highplainspfha.org Page 19

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22 High Plains Paso Fino Association Mission Statement In all matters, the Association will endeavor, to the best of its ability, to promote and market the Paso Fino Horse and provide for the needs of its members in a positive, enthusiastic and Page 22

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28 HIGH PLAINS PASO FINO ASSOCIATION REGION HISTORY The High Plains Paso Fino Horse Association was organized in the summer of 1998 with 66 members and 210 horses. They were approved by the PFHA Board of Directors at the October 1998 Board of Directors meeting. That was a momentous occasion, because this was one of the few regions to be approved in the near past. The purpose of the formation of this new region was to have a smaller geographical territory with a higher concentration of members so we could be more involved together in the name of our Paso Fino Horses. What has actually happened is that our membership has grown over the years; the miracle age of technology has helped us stay in touch as we continue to grow in membership and our member area grows. Since the first official meeting as an organization on November 21, 1998 our membership has grown to over 160 members. What attributed to this is outstanding members who want to see our region succeed. They volunteer, then volunteer again. The second attribution is striving for consensus and something for everyone. We have concentrated on our membership as Board customers and work to assure they receive benefits. We want congeniality, and everyone to have a voice. We are aware that one of any organizations problems is communication. For that reason we have a bi-monthly newsletter, and a website accessible to members of High Plains and nearby national membership. We encourage farm clinics offering $300/clinic, up to $1000/year to help defray cost of educating our members and the public to our wonderful horses. In addition we provide $75/trail ride to help with the cost of providing fun and community to our members. We have a newly formed youth organization, sponsoring two youth ($1000 each) in the last three years to the Youth Mundial. Some of our activities include the Lawrence Ks Christmas Parade, Beef Empire Days parade in Garden City, July 4 th Parade in Marshfield Mo, (the oldest parade west of the Mississippi), two shows, one in Tulsa, the other in Springfield Mo; two or more trail rides/year, one in Missouri, one in Kansas, and one in Oklahoma. We participate annually in Equi-Fest, Wichita Ks. Our region is blessed with some of the founders of Paso Fino horses in the United States and founders of the breed registry and organization. Our region is also blessed with some of the foundation stock, as well as National Show High Point achievers. We are proud of our farms, our members and our horses. We wish everyone good luck and good riding. Page 28

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