Your Future PFHW Magazine
From PFHA's Media Department
As most of you know, in the past 23 years of its history, the PFHW magazine has been managed and produced by several outsourced printing and publishing firms. Several weeks ago, your Paso Fino Horse Association made a decision to bring its membership magazine in house, and under one roof, allowing it to be fully managed and produced by your Association. This is an enormous leap forward for the benefit of the breed we love and for all members of the Association!
The July/August 2008 PFHW is the final issue produced and delivered by the current publishing firm. Beginning August 1, 2008, your PFHW will be managed by your Association office and its newest employee, and seasoned PFHW editor, Stephanie Dunkin. She is your new contact person for PFHW editorial and advertising (display and classified) placement, and can be reached at a new number, (205) 445-3317 and new email address, media@pfha.org. For PFHW billing, payment and subscriptions, your contact is the Association office, (813) 719-7777.
We are presently working very hard to establish the best PFHW advertising rates for members and to determine the 2008 and 2009 issue frequency. Once the PFHW's frequency and advertising rates are set, we'll make every effort to deliver this information to you. In the meantime, if you have any questions regarding PFHW, please don't hesitate to contact Stephanie or Association office.
"In The Spirit of Family"
Message From Alice Page, Chairman of the Professional Paso Fino Trainer's Association
Dear Paso Fino Members and Friends,
On behalf of the Professional Paso Fino Trainer's Association I appeal to you with a message concerning our dear friend and fellow trainer, Juan Carlos Iriarte. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your previous support; and remind you exactly what it is that we do. One of the purposes of the PPFTA is to serve the interest, opinions and "needs" of the Professional trainers involved in our Paso Fino Breed.
Two and a half years ago, Juan Carlos was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia or ALL. Leukemia is a cancer of the blood. ALL is the most common type of leukemia in children but it is rare among adults. Throughout all the countless rounds of chemotherapy, radiation, a stem cell transplant and a most recent battle with an invasive fungal infection that caused him to lose his left eye; Juan has maintained a positive and faithful spirit, relying on the support of his family, friends, and ultimately his unshakeable faith in God.
In the Paso Fino Horse Association we all are part of one family. It is in the spirit of family that I want to share with you two ways in which you can help.
First, please consider registering to become a bone marrow donor. There are about 6,000 patients searching the National Donor Program Registry (NMDP) for a donor each day. One in four patients will not find a match. It's often difficult to locate a match because tissue characteristics are so specific. Patients in need of a marrow transplant are most likely to match with someone from the same ethnic group. There are two ways to register as a potential donor:
· Attend a Bone Marrow Donor Drive
· Request a Typing Kit by mail
For more info: www.bonemarrowregistry.com
Secondly, the PPFTA is sponsoring a benefit raffle of a Paso Fino Colt. If you would like to help Juan Carlos, please consider purchasing a raffle ticket. You can select to keep the colt or auction it off at the time of the drawing. The drawing will take place at this year's National Championship show in Perry, Ga. on September 19th. Tickets are being sold for $5.00 each or you can purchase a book of ten for $40.00 or 30 tickets for $100.00. Because time is of the essence, you can help immediately by visiting the following website: www.ranchoeldestino.com and purchase your tickets on line.
Your contribution will go a long way in helping to alleviate the financial burden that accompanies a health crisis of this magnitude. If you are able to sell tickets from your farm or at upcoming horse shows, please contact us. If you would like to request your tickets via mail or would like to make a donation, make checks payable to:
Benefit for Juan Carlos Iriarte
2071 Sigmon Dairy Road
Newton, NC 28658
Thank you so much for being willing to help our fellow trainer and friend.
Alice Page,
Chairman of the PPFTA
2008 Paso Fino Grand National Championship Show Motel/Hotel Rates September 13-20, 2008
Note: Make reservations before September 1, 2008. Four (4) night minimum required.
Holiday Inn (Host Hotel) (478) 987-3313..........$75.00
America's Best Inn (478) 987-4454..........$45.99
Comfort Inn (478) 987-7710..........$69.99
Econolodge (478) 987-2142..........$59.95
Great Inn (866) 987-5600..........$36.95
Hampton Inn (478) 987-7681..........$92.00
Howard Johnson (478) 987-8400..........$69.00
Jameson (478) 987-5060..........$64.95
Knight Inn (478) 987-1515..........$41.00
New Perry Hotel (800) 877-3779..........$74.00
Quality Inn (478) 987-1345..........$63.99
Red Carpet (478) 987-2200............$39.88
Relax Inn (478) 987-3200..........$50.00
Roadway Inn (478) 987-8777..........$73.00
Super 8 Motel (478) 987-0999..........$54.95
Travelodge (800) 988-9080..........$39.50
Scottish Inn & Suites (478) 987-3622..........$39.50
Royal Oak Ricochet
The Paso Fino Horse Association would like to thank Rick, Janice & Christy Meyer of Royal Oak Ranch for their generous support of the 2008 Grand National Championship Show. A raffle will be taking place during the 2008 Grand National Championship Show to win a breeding to Royal Oak Ricochet, 2007 Grand National Bellas Formas Champion. Don't miss this opportunity to win a breeding to this proven stallion. Tickets are now on sale through the PFHA office. To purchase your raffle tickets by phone contact April Glover at (813) 719-7777 at the PFHA office, or you can mail a check payable to Paso Fino Horse Association at 101 N. Collins St. Plant City, FL 33563.
Online Entries - 2008 Nationals
You can now enter online for the 2008 Grand National show. Just log in, go to showing, and then to show entry and choose the Grand National Show. You can only enter one horse at a time. All online entries will be processed through Pay Pal and when the transaction is complete it will bring you back to the PFHA page where you MUST CONFIRM your entries. Then a receipt page will appear where you can print all the details of your entries. An e-mail will be sent to you and the show secretary once your online entry has been successfully entered. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail you HAVE NOT completed your entry. Enter early!!! Remember you can enter and if you do not qualify you will be refunded your money. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the PFHA Show Department at (813) 719-7777 or e-mail Cori Clark at showmgr@pfha.org.
American Horse Council
The American Horse Council (AHC) is encouraging member organizations to order 2008 election guides, "Getting Involved in the 2008 Elections," a federal election guide for the horse industry. The guide, which is available through the AHC, stemmed from the program at the AHC's National Issues Forum in Washington explaining how the horse industry could take advantage of the 2008 federal elections to get more involved with their elected representatives. The guide discusses why the horse industry should get involved in the upcoming elections and ways individuals and organizations can go about doing so. It includes sections on why candidates care about the horse community, being able to communicate issues of importance to the horse industry, getting to know the candidates, volunteering and fundraising, as well as knowing the laws governing political activities. The AHC hopes this guide will be an important resource for all members of the horse community who wish to play a greater role in the democratic process. Copies of "Getting Involved in the 2008 Elections" can be ordered by contacting the AHC at (202) 296-4031 or by email at ahc@horsecouncil.org.
E-News
Paso Fino Horse World
"In The Spirit of Family"
Hotel Reservations
Royal Oak Ricochet Breeding Raffle
Online Entries Now Being Accepted
American Horse Council
Fabulous Futurity
Rule Change Proposals
Ribbon Presenters
2008 Stallion Service Auction
2008 Breeders' Sweepstakes
Contact E-News
RFDTV
Shows
Recreational Rider Events
Support Our Sponsors
Registration Special
Summer Youth Contest
Deadline Approaching
Fabulous Futurity class entries MUST be made by midnight (Eastern), August 1, 2008. Post Entries for Fabulous Futurity classes are not allowed.
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Photography provided by:
Cheri Prill
Photo of Royal Oak Ricochet submitted by Janice Meyer
Rule Proposals
Rule change proposals for the 2011 show year are going to begin being accepted starting September 1, 2008. A current voting member of the Association, a PFHA committee (acting through its Chair) and PFHA Staff may submit proposals for changes to the Constitution or rules in the manner described in your PFHA rule book.
Ribbon Presenters submitted by Babs Buffington
Would you like to share that special moment with your youth rider and present them with their ribbon in the ring? As of this moment, we have only one person who has signed up to present ribbons at Nationals for the first 3 days. Our youth deserve our congratulations and a full line up of folks to help them claim their prize. Being a ribbon presenter gives you an amazing perspective of the show, the closet thing to being on the horses during their class. Shifts are short, requirements are minimal, and the fun is unlimited! Please help us make Nationals special for exhibitors this year, and make yourself available to give a smiling winner their ribbon. If you would like to share the moment with someone special to you in the ring, or if you can present ribbons for a short shift, please contact Babs Buffington at:
babs6741@yahoo.com
Call: (727) 804-4246
2008 Stallion Service Auction
Don't miss your opportunity to sign your stallions up for 2008 Stallion Service Auction. Offspring derived from any breeding purchased through the 2008 Stallion Service Auction will be eligible for the 2011 Breeders' Sweepstakes. For additional information contact Kelly Manning at (813) 719-7777 or by email at opsa@pfha.org or contact Mary Rizo-Patron at (937) 862-7571.
2008 Breeders' Sweepstakes Class
Any offspring foaled from breedings purchased through the 2005 Stallion Service Auction is eligible to participate in the 2008 Breeders' Sweepstakes Class. Unlike the past Breeders' Sweepstakes classes, your filly or colt has to have been sired by a Stallion through a breeding purchased during the 2005 Stallion Service Auction; If filly or colt does not meet this criteria they cannot be entered. To find out if your horse is eligible, you can contact Kelly Manning at (813) 719-7777 or e-mail her at opsa@pfha.org or Mary Rizo-Patron at (937) 862-7571.
Posting Articles
If you would like to have an article or event posted on the next E-News contact April Glover at (813) 719-7777 or send an email to showaide@pfha.org.
Broadcasting on August 8th will be another addition to your Paso Fino DVD library. The show that will be airing is called the PASO FINO YOUTH SHOW which features the 2004 Youth Parade of Flags & Trail Ride. You can also see in this film Marsha Davis, Carlos Tobon, Jessica Varney and Dianne Meyer & her daughter Christy. Please check your television guide for times or visit the RFDTV website. Also, you can purchase the PASO FINO YOUTH SHOW by contacting the PFHA office at (813) 719-7777.
Shows:
THIS WEEK:
On August 1-3, 2008 the Southern PFHA Regions is putting on Extravaganza in Ocala, FL. This show will be judged by Luis Laguna-Mimoso, Miguel Pastrana, Rick Meyer, Don Schanche, Jill Graff, Charles Minter and Robbyn Young. Patti Blichmann will be the Steward. If anyone would like any additional information, contact Clayton Fell at (352) 817-3512 or by email at cpblfell@embarqmail.com.
Shows: (30 days out)
August 8 & 9 Springfield, OH Heritage 2008 Contact: Ed Mong (330) 620-9962 E-mail: eddiemong@juno.como
August 8-10 Hattiesburg, MS Magnolia Classic Contact: Ed Lafferty (601) 795-0757 E-mail: edlafferty@aol.com
August 9 & 10 Topsfield, MA Fandango Contact: Debbie Ramsey (978) 769-0932 E-mail: paso5@comcast.net
August 15 & 16 Springfield, IL Illinois State Fair Contact: Michelle Branson (217) 968-7305
August 15 - 17 Murfreesboro, TN Festival del Voluntario Espiritu Contact: Kathy Yarborough (615) 591-4491 E-mail: klyarbrough@bellsouth.net
August 22 - 24 Lexington, VA VPPFHA Event II Contact: Debbie Suder (757)749-1947 E-mail: DKsuder@aol.com
August 22 & 23 Salem, OR Northwest PFHA Contact: Nancy Frketich (503) 947-3242 E-mail: nancy.frketich@state.or.us
August 23 Ocala, FL Season Finale Contact: Clayton Fell (352) 817-3512 E-mail: cpblfell@embarqmail.com
August 30 Miami, FL Last Chance Show Contact: Francheska Castro (786) 712-5455 E-mail: frenchiecastro@aol.com
Fun Shows:
The third show of the Tobon Paso Fino Studio Show Circuit will be taking place on August 30th at the Seminole Winds Farm. It will be judge by Helen Frost. This is a non-pointed show. For additional information visit the Tobon Paso Fino Studio website at www.pasofinostudio.com.
Gold Sponsors
DY Paso Fino
Caballos del Conquistador
United Paso Fino Show Horses & Sinclair Farms
Blue Sponsors
Royal Oak Ranch
El Tomaria Farm, Inc.
Paso Finos De Zorro Rojo, LLC
Greener Pastures Ranch
Paso Fino del Fuego
Shady Creek Ranch & Castle Ridge Paso Fino Farm & Savannah Creek
Winning Colors Paso Finos
Paso Fino Elegante
Applewood Paso Fino Farm
Red Sponsors
Hi-Brow Horse Farm & Hacienda Careaga
USEF
Middlefield Farm & La Amistad Paso Finos
The Raison Group
Mandalay Bay
Heritage Farms
Seminole Winds Farm, LLC
Cedar Lane Stables
Quinta Chiappetta & Su Casa Ranch and Friends
Riverview Farms, LLC
Great Lakes Paso Fino Region
Championship Class Sponsors
Gay Culverhouse
Regular Class Sponsors
Ann Crossman
Steve Burgess
Southwest Region
Maple Leaf Paso Fino Stables
Corporate Sponsors
Casa Dosa Paso Fino Tack(918) 243-7277 www.casadosa.com
Gulf Coast Turf & Tractor (813) 764-0603
Midwest Source (606) 356-3869
Energy Equine Insurance (502) 244-6986
High Gait Farm & Saddlery(304) 842-6323 www.higait.com
Orthoflex Saddleworks, Inc. (870) 226-2301 www.ortho-flex.com
Registration Special
REGISTRATION SPECIAL For HORSES OVER 720 DAYS OF AGE
The Registration Department is once again offering a special price for horses over 720 days of age. This time this offer will be done in stages by the sex of the applicant horse. The first horses this special will be offered to are mares which fall into this age category. The applications for the mares over 720 days old must be postmarked between October 1, 2008 and October 24, 2008. The next group this special will be offered to is stallions over 720 days of age, and then the geldings over 720. .
The dates when the stallions' special will be held are December 1 through December 26, 2008. The special for the geldings will be March 2, 2009 to March 28, 2009.
The application for MARES over 720 days old must be postmarked between October 1, 2008 and October 24, 2008. The current membership rate for this age of horse is $495. But for this registration special the rate will be $250 which will include a DNA kit. If there is a transfer at the time of registration, the normal transfer fee will apply.
This first special rate will apply to only those registration applications if the horse to be registered is a MARE and the application is postmarked from October 1 to October 24, 2008. Any other postmark or registrations in the PFHA office prior to October 1st are not eligible for the reduced rate. If a mare's application is postmarked after October 24, 2008, the reduced rate will not apply.
The registry rules that will apply to these registrations will be the current rules from the 2008 rule book. - the new rule book which will be coming out shortly. This includes, but is not limited to, the sire, dam and application horse must be DNA tested, the applicant horse must qualify as an offspring of the reported sire and dam, correct signatures based on the ownership history on file with PFHA must be received, and all fees are paid.
The recorded owner(s) or lessee(s) at the time of foaling MUST be current member(s) of the Association for the special rate to be applied. Otherwise, the non member fee at the full rate will apply. Again, if a transfer is requested at the time of registration, the regular transfer fee will apply.
There will be only one (1) additional information letter sent out if all the required items are not present when processing begins on these registrations. We will send a copy of that letter to anyone else who may need to sign or provide information to complete your registration. You will have 90 days from the date of the additional letter to provide the Association with any missing items or fees. If all requirements have not been met within the 90 days, we will terminate the process and all fees paid will be forfeited. There are no refunds of fees for registration of horses submitted under this special offer.
So take advantage of this offer to get some of your older horses registered and save over $300.
Summer Youth Contest
This summer, youth have the opportunity to win a week of free horseback riding lesson in Ocala, FL along with a week's stay at the Hilton Ocala, courtesy of Young's Paso Fino Ranch's People Assisting Students on Horses (PASOH) and the Hilton Ocala. Anyone between the ages of 7-17 who are interested in participating would need to write a 100-word essay with the subject being: "Why I should be chosen for the week stay in the Heart of Horse Country at Hilton Ocala and Young's Paso Fino Ranch's PASOH Summer Riding Camp." The winner of the essay challenge is invited to the Riding Camp the week of August 11th through August 16th along with the accommodations offered by the Hilton Ocala. Barbara Young is the owner of the Young's Paso Fino Ranch and this is the first time she has offered an essay challenge. Deadline for entries is August 4, 2008. Please submit your entries to: Young's Paso Fino Ranch, Inc 8075 West Hwy 326 Ocala, FL 34482. The judges for the essay contest are Larry and Robin of WOCA News Talk Radio. For more information contact Barbara Young at (352) 867-5305 or email her at bby1947@aol.com.
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