PasoVoice.Com :: PFHA NEWS 6-9-2008

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Dear Members,

94 Days left and counting...Nationals is just around the bend and we all truly hope that everyone is starting to make arrangements for this week long event. To start, everyone needs to access a copy of the Prize List for the 2008 Grand Nationals by visiting our website at www.pfha.org and print their copy today. Other important information is available on our website, such as printable forms, such as entry and sponsorship forms for Nationals. Let's not forget the importance of getting all of our registrations and transfers taken care of far in advance before the big event, along with current Membership cards, which every owner, trainer, rider and handler must have. And for you Amateurs out there, you will need to present your Amateur Owner card to the show secretary and possibly the steward if you plan on exhibiting in an Amateur Owner class. If you do not have any of these necessary credentials, please contact the PFHA office at (813) 719-7777 or refer to the bottom of this E-News to find out who exactly you need to contact in the office to help you with a specific question or request.

With Nationals on the way, everyone also needs to make preparations for their stay in Perry, GA, whether it be on the fairgrounds or in one of the many hotels/motels surrounding the area. A list of the hotels and their contact information can also be found at www.pfha.org. If you plan on staying at the fairgrounds for this exciting week, RV Hookup spaces can ONLY be reserved by calling the Security Department of the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter at (478) 987-3247.

Along with Owners', Handlers', Riders' & Trainers' need to prepare for Nationals, we, the office staff at the PFHA National Office and all the volunteers who donate their time to make Nationals memorable, have preparations and responsibilities also for the big week. Babs Buffington would like to send the following invitation to any who would like to spare a day or a few hours while at the Fairgrounds, whether as a spectator or an exhibitor:

Feel the ground quake as the top Paso Fino horses in the country thunder past your ground level seat, throwing dirt into the air with their lightning quick footfall. Peer into the eyes of the fierce competitors, and watch riders' hands make fine adjustments as they guide their steeds to victory. Share in the excitement and be a part of history as you place a ribbon on a 2008 champion. Presenting Ribbons at Nationals from such an amazing vantage point, allows you to experience the show in a unique way that you cannot duplicate anywhere else in the arena. Make your reservations for the best seats in the house at Nationals 2008 by contacting Babs Buffington at babs6741@yahoo.com or call 727.804.4246.

One last quick reminder. The Awards Banquet is taking place at Nationals on Thursday night in the Georgia Building. If you decide to attend the dinner, they are asking for everyone to either dress up or dress casual, but no jeans, shorts or t-shirts.

Shows: This Week
This week we have three regions hosting shows. High Plains, Mason Dixon and the Sunshine Region.

June 13-15 Mason Dixon (www.masondixonpfha.org) will be hosing the Mason Dixon Spectacular in Lexington, VA. Judges will be Carmen Cepero, Alex Zapata, Margaret Fahringer and Don Schanche. The Steward for this show will be Lynne Ridgeway. If you have any questions in reference to this show contact B.J. Schuler (215) 723-8499 or email at bjschuler56@comcast.net.
June 14-15 High Plains (www.highplainspfha.org) is hosting Sho-Me Especial in Springfield, MO. Judges will be Carmen Micheletti, Jose Eduardo Figueroa, Derek Fernandez and Ellen Perez. The Steward for this show will be Roger Cabic. If you have any questions in reference to this show contact Peggy Tanner at (918) 630-9832 or email at ptanner@mcelroy.com.
June 14-15 Sunshine Region will be hosting the Summer Slam in West Palm Beach, FL. Judges will be Angelo Usategui, Carlos Tobon and Nicandor Miranda. The Steward for this show will be Bob Campbell. If you have any questions in reference to this show contact Cid Rivera at (561) 308-7368 or email at ckmlrivera@comcast.net.

Featured Shows in June & July

June 26-29 Asheville, NC Piedmont Classic Contact: Rita Magaha (864) 316-4287 ritamagaha1@alltell.net www.piedmontpasofino.org
July 4-5 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara National Horse Show Contact: Rae Deane Stone (805) 969-9812 raedeane@cox.net www.CPFHA.com
July 11-13 Colbleskill, NY Schoharie Valley Paso Serenade Contact: Lisa Richter (518) 922-9077 lerpff@yahoo.com or Deborah Ramsey (978) 869-0932 paso5@comcast.net www.pasonortheast.com
July 11-13 Shelbyville, KY Kentucky Classic 2008 Contact: Millie Cunningham (502) 773-9548 millie.cunningham@kctcs.edu www.kentuckypasofino.us
July 12-13 Tropical Park, Miami, FL Miami Summer Festival Contact: Francheska Castro (786) 712-5455 franchiecastro@aol.com www.floridapfha.org
July 18-20 Pensacola, FL Western Gait Classic Contact: Diann Pierce (850) 219-6384 diann@pierce.cfo.com
July 25-26 Corunna, MI The Crystal Horse Show Contact: Kathy Pfister (586) 413-4231 kathyfvpaso@aol.com www.greatlakespasofino.org
***For additional information on the shows listed above, visit the Regions' websites. Details on all shows can be found on the PFHA website at www.pfha.org.***

Trail Rides: This Week

June 12th Charity All Breed Fun Show Contact: Judy Bradbury (435) 837-2125 wbrad@wirelessbeehive.com
June 13th Bates Canyon, UT All Breed Trail Ride Contact: Judy Bradbury (435) 837-2125 wbrad@wirelessbeehive.com
June 14 Lexington, VA Spectacular Trail Ride Contact: April Glover (813) 719-7777 showaide@pfha.org
June 14 Sister, OR Sisters Rodeo Parade Contact: Judi (541) 312-2502

Information Request

Anyone that is interested in submitting an upcoming event for their region, please forward the information to:
April Glover - Events Secretary showaide@pfha.org

Any information submitted on events needs to include:
name of the event
date
location
details
at least one (1) contact, including e-mail address, if available, and phone number, to be listed as a contact for additional information
Any information submitted, as long as it is no further out than two months will be included in E-news according to its date.

Contact - Office Staff

Executive Direcor Mary L. Emmons execdir@pfha.org
Director for OPS/Accounting Ron Evans dirops@pfha.org
Operations Assistant Kelly Manning opsa@pfha.org
Operations Secretary Rodney Wolfe mbrsecy@pfha.org
Director for Registrations Carolyn Ritchie dirreg@pfha.org
Registry Assistant Jesica Olivia regsecy@pfha.org
Registry Secretary Michele Tidwell regasst@pfha.org
Assistant Director for Marketing Vacant market@pfha.org
Events Manager Cori Clark showmgr@pfha.org
Events Secretary April Glover showaide@pfha.org
Genetic Kit Orders Michele Tidwell genetic@pfha.org
Receptionist Krystal Glover recept@pfha.org

To Join our Mailing List just forward an email to Showaide@pfha.org.

Less Than Two Months Away!!
Entry Deadlines...entries and stall order forms must be RECEIVED by Ms. Marilyn Norton by midnight (EST) August 1, 2008 in order to be published in the 2008 National Show Program and receive the lowest entry fee ($70 per class). Entries received after midnight (EST) August 1st but prior to midnight (EST) August 22nd will cost ($100 per class.) All other entries must be RECEIVED no later than Midnight (EST) September 12, 2008, however entry fees are SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER ($300 per class). For Pre-Entered Horses, class fees will be $140. Exception: Fabulous Futurity class entries MUST be made by midnight (EST), August 1, 2008. Post entries for Fabulous Futurity classes are not allowed. NOTE: the last date to qualify for Nationals is August 31, 2008, please send your entry to be RECEIVED before the midnight August 1, 2008 deadline. If the horse does not qualify your fees will be refunded after the completion of the show.

For additional information on the 2008 Grand Nationals, go to the PFHA website at www.pfha.org and download a Prize List. There you can find stall request forms and entry forms.

2008 Grand National Sponsors
Sponsorships are well under way, and the following is the present list of Sponsors for Nationals:

Gold Sponsors
Edward Smith
DY's Paso Fino Farm
Blue Sponsors

Rick Meyer
El Tomaria (two sponsorships)
Paso Finos De Zorro Rojo, LLC.
Robin Dale Ratliff
Robert D. Yunits
Katherine L. Yarborough
Debbie Timbs
Barbara Cox
Red Sponsors

Marjorie Noto
USEF
Middlefield/Hacienda La Amistad
Anyone who is interested in becoming a sponsor refer to the following information:

Blue, Gold Platinum Farm Sponsorships contact: Milda Minter (336)764-4785 mpminter60@aol.com or Ray Fajardo (229)874-4873 rjfajardo@mchsi.com
Class Sponsorships contact: Steve Burgess (620) 521-0003 sburgess67846@sbcglobal.net Steve Chandler (850)585-4829 stevekim91@barqmail.com
Arena Advertisement Posters contact: Ann Howell (615)522-8138 FINO1234@aol.com
You can also request information from the Paso Fino Horse Association Office at (813) 719-7777.

Youth Mundial
The Youth Equitation Mundial will take place in Medellin, Colombia July 13-20, 2008. At present the USA Team consists of twenty-one riders selected by their coaches. Not all of them have the resources to attend this bi-annual event. The Committee is requesting your support so we can send a competitive team to the Mundial. They are in need of sponsorships for our riders. The cost of transportation, lodging and registration is approximately $2,000. Please contact one of the following for your pledge:

Christy Meyer (618) 667-9909
Carlos Tobon (281) 798-2155
Diego Bravo (352) 266-2782
Robbyn Young (704) 778-2777
Alejandra Escudero (305) 752-5770
Your support is greatly appreciated.

Upcoming Clinics, Demos & more!!
June 13-15 Paso Fino Farm Sternberghof The Paso Fino Association Europe E.V. is announcing that a "Classical Dressage" Clinic with Horst Becker will be held and is open to all breeds. For additional information call +49 9165 999 20 or email info@sternberghof.de You can also visit their website for more details at www.pfae.org.

June 14th Swiss Paso Fino Farm Clinic "Horsemanship & Lunging" part I will be held. For additional info visit www.pfae.org. You can also call +41 71 410 1585 or send an email to greb@pasofino.ch to request additional information

June 14th Mid-American PFHA is having their 2008 Fun Show. Anyone interested in helping out can visit the MAPFHA website at www.mapfha.comor contact Amanda Kerkow at (320) 743-4589 or email at adkwebdesign@aol.com

June 21st at Rancho Fino
An Amateur Owner clinic given by Jose "Jochi" Rodriguez will be taking place along with a spectacular trail ride and BBQ on June 21st at Rancho Fino, Ojai, CA. You can either contact Bob Rains (805) 701-1870 ranchofino@aol.com or Jochi Rodriguez at (352) 875-3654 for additional information. You can also visit the California Region's website for additional information and a bio on Jochi at www.cphfa.com.

July 5th - 6th Welland Ontario, Canada Cindy Griffeth will be conducting a training clinic and putting on a schooling show for the ECPFHA Region at 9am - 5pm on both days. The clinic will be held at Niagara Regional Exhibition on Niagara Street in Welland Ontario, Canada. Contact: Robert Darling for more information (905) 892-1851 or email rodarpasofinos@sympatico.ca.

European Paso Fino Championship Show
July 31st to August 3, 2008
Rieden/Kreuth, Germany
The 3rd Open European Championships for Paso Finos will be jointly held with the European Championships for the Tennessee Walker Horse and Paso Peruvian breeds in Reiden-Kreuth. The PFAE would like to invite all owners, riders and aficionados of the Paso Fino breed to this event. The facility is one of Europe's most renowned equine show grounds, set within luscious fields and woods. Visit www.pfae.org for more information.