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FARM DIRECTORY

If you haven't called to have your farm listed in the new Farm Directory, you should do so immediately. Call Kelly at the PFHA office now. (813-719-7777)
This is the only PFHA publication that is mailed out with farm listings.
We will print 30,000, and they will be sent out over the next two years to equine shows and to people who call or write asking for information on the Paso Fino breed.

ONLY A COUPLE OF WEEKS LEFT

Stallion owners if you donated a breeding to the 2007 Service Auction, but there was no bid on your stallion, it is time for you to buy back your
breeding for $200. You have until March 31, 2008 to make this purchase.

You will receive one free nomination to the 2010 Breeder's Sweepstakes
classes. You will be receiving a letter from PFHA explaining this information.

ATTENTION
Mare Owners

If your bid wasn't the high bid on a stallion listed in the 2007 stallion service auction, you can still participate in the 2010 Breeder's Sweepstakes Classes.

Any member that has an offspring of an eligible stallion can participate in the Breeder's Sweepstakes classes by paying a $200 nomination fee per entry
plus the class entry fee.

HOW DOES IT WORK

There is a three year lag between the SSA and its corresponding Breeder's
Sweepstakes classes at the Grand National Show. This is due to the following
process:

· Year 0 - SSA starts during the Grand National Show (September) and runs through March of the following year as described above.

· Year 1 - Mare is bred to a stallion whose service was purchased through the SSA.

· Year 2 - Foal is born.

· Year 3 - Yearling foal can participate in the appropriate Breeder's Sweepstakes class.

The Breeder's Sweepstakes classes are Bellas Formas classes with specific requirements. Check the website for the procedures and
appointments for these classes.

NEW PFHA SENIOR CERTIFIED STEWARD

The Judges and Stewards Committee announces Ms. Lynne Ridgeway has been promoted to Senior Certified Judge.

SUPPLY
LIMITED

VHS TAPE $1.00
BELOW IS A LIST OF THE SHOWS WE HAVE LEFT

2000 Paso Fino Grand National Championships

PFHA Presents "Champions in Perry, Georgia 2001"

2001 Paso Fino Championships with Don West

PFHA Presents "Behind the Scenes 2003 Grand Nationals"

2003 Grand National Championship Show

2004 Paso Fino Grand National Championship Show

2004 Youth Participation Grand Nationals
Texas Equus America 2003

2004 Western Nationals Santa Barbara, CA, Chino Dancing

We have a limited supply of PFHA videos for just $1.00 each, plus shipping.
For more information contact Rodney at the PFHA office:

813-719-7777, mbrsecy@pfha.org

THE AMATEUR OWNER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM AND CRITERIA IS AVAILABLE ON THE PFHA WEBSITE.
www.pfha.org

ALL BREED
TRAIL RIDE

Paso horse owners are invited to join in the trail ride to be held at the Fair Hill Natural Resource Center,in Cecil County, Maryland June 7-8, 2008. The ride is to benefit the Freedom Hills Therapuetic Riding Centerin Port Deposit, Maryland.
Camping, water and electricity are available.

Anyone interested in this beautiful ride through 6000 acres of pristine land should contact Dorthy Pitcock:
backcountryride@yahoo.com

The Youth Mundial Will be Held July 13-20, 2008

The show has been moved to Medellin, Colombia. The Dominican Republic was not able to fulfill the responsibility so Confepaso voted to move it to Colombia.There is some interest among our youth and their families to represent the US at this international competition. In order to select the US team, the PFHA youth committee has set the qualifying workshop/show for the following date and locations:

March 22, 2008
Ocala FL
contact: Diego Bravo-
diegobravo@atlantic.net

April 12, 2008
Miami, FL
contact:Alexandra
Escudero
pasohorse@aol.com
786-218-7016

April 12, 2008 Troy, IL
contact:Christy Meyer
christymeyer@charter.net
618.667.9909

There will be only 6 members from each
age group. The girls and boys are divided
as follows: Girls and Boys will compete
separately. Ages 4-6, 6-8, 9-11,
12-14, 15-17, and 18-24.

The coaches will be taking video of all the
riders at the tryouts in the event that wehave more than 6 kids in one category to choose from. We will try to make arrangements so that we can travel as a team from Miami and all through the week in Colombia.

All parents and youth who make the team will have to have a valid passport to travel.
Go to: www.usps.com/passport/ for application forms and further information.

SHOWS

The April show for the Sunshine Region has been changed to Jun 14-15, 2008. Contact: Edgar Torres: 561-601-1087

TVPFHA Regional Show will be held April 18-20, 2008 in the Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tn. Bring your stallion's offspring and include them in your exhibition, plus compete in classes. The Stallion Showcase will be held during the Saturday evening program. Each stallion will have up to 3 minutes for exhibition. The exhibition fee is $25 with multiple stallions discounts available. Exhibition entry forms and scripts must be in by April 1st. Contact Carol Garcia, Stallion Showcase Coordinator, pasofinostallioncentral@att.net, 615-449-8277

DON'T MISS
THIS WEEKS
SHOW

DVD's shows seen on RFD-TV are available at the PFHA office for $9.95, plus shipping. Call 813-719-7777, and ask for Rodney.
There will be a general meeting of the Sunshine Paso Fino Region April 1st., 7pm, at the Boys ande Girls Club Building in Wellington.

DELAWARE CLINIC

Two day clinic with Carlos Tobon in Friederica DE. April 5 and 6, 2008

Horse/rider spot $225 for the weekend including stall. $130 for one day horse/rider. Auditors $50 weekend or $30 for one day

Visit www.pasofinostudio.com for more information

NATIONAL SHOW DATES

2008
September 13-20
(Note extra day) Sat. and Sun. Youth Classes)
2009
September 20-26
2010
September 19-25

2008 Piedmont PFHA Trail Ride Calendar

April 19: Sand Hills State Forest, Cooper Black Recreation Area
Cheraw, SC (full service overnight camping & stalls available)
Website: http://www.state.sc.us/forest/cooper.htmor
http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/state-park/26716.
aspx?print=1 Click on "Things to Do" for equestrian facility info
and reservations Trail Host: Candace Link, 336-940-2936 Email:
pasolink@yadtel.net

May 31: Dupont State Forest, Brevard, NC Website:
http://www.dupontforest.com/
This ride is sponsor by Georgia and Piedmont Region Camping and
Stalls available at Holly View Stables: http://www.holly-view.com/
(Note: This is the ONLY good place to stay with excellent access
for rigs) Make your reservations early. Piedmont Trail Host:
Candace Link, 336-940-2936 H, 336 413-5204
Email: pasolink@yadtel.net

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

Youth scholarship application forms and
criteria are available on line.
Go to FORMS on top of the page and click on
"Paso Fino Youth Scholarship Appliciation"

Norma Moore and Marguarita Mi Suenito (2006 photo)

Wilgus Mays with daughter Julie Mays on "Firefly" at her
2006 Wedding on a Paso

Heavy weight boxing champion George Foreman with Beverly
Frick (R) and Rhonda Hart (L) preparing for a Paso Fino Trail
ride. George Foreman is regualar participant with Craig Stripling
on his trail rides out of Nachodoches, Texas.

Anthony & Madelyn Suder wins the Virginia PFHA Youth
Award at the 2008 Presidential Shoqw

SHOW SECRETARY PAM McDERMONT RECOGNIZED BY USEF

At the USEF annual convention in Kentucky in January, Pam McDermont, secretary for "Four Winds West", owned by Kathi Jernigan and Whizzer Baker, was selected as one of the top ten "Show Secretaries of the Year".

FLORIDA REGION ON TELEVISION
According to Alex Amador, the Florida Region recently held a show at Tropcal Park, in Miami. A film crew from Univision Communications, the nations largest Spanish-lanuage media company attended the show. The reporter was given a ride on the mare that won the fino mare's class. Portions of the show will be seen all over the United States and numerous foreign countries.

Alex Amador says that their Regions promotion with Univision Network will continue with the Spectrum Show and other shows. In April they will be holding their first trail ride combined with the 1200 member strong South Florida Trail Riders. They plan to promote and spotlight the Paso Fino ownership as the best ride in town.