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Events At A Glance
Here is a condensed list
of all shows for the year. Click here
For more details.
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05/16/2008
Squaw Valley Fun Show |
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06/06/2008
Sacramento Expo |
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06/21/2008
Amateur Owner Clinic at Rancho Fino |
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07/04/2008
Santa Barbara National Horse Show |
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09/13/2008
PFHA Grand National Show |
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10/04/2008
Vacaville Fun Show |
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10/2008
Annual General Membership Meeting |
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10/31/2008
Western Gold Cup Challenge |
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TBD
Del Mar National Horse Show Demonstrations |
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TBD
Exhibition Norco - "Night of the Horse" |
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Santa Barbara "Old Spanish Days" Parade |
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Gold Cup News
2008
Gold Cup Sponsor Announced
CPFHA is proud to announce the presenting sponsor for the 2008 Gold
Cup will be Mr. Ben Leon and his BESILU Collection – known for World
Class Champions such as Profeta Segundo De Besilu – Tartaro De
Besilu, Gandhi De La Vitrina. Read
more...
CPFHA Establishes Vendor Booths For This Year's Gold Cup
VENDOR BOOTHS will be available at the Gold Cup for those wishing to
display products, services of ranches. A 10 x 10 space is only $250
and pop-ups can be rented.
Read more...
CPFHA Show Committee Selects Industry Hills Expo Center for 2008
Gold Cup
The CPFHA Show Committee recently went to the Industry Hills Expo
Center to preview the potential for the 2008 Gold Cup. After touring
the facilities, the committee voted to make this location the next
Gold Cup site. Read more...
Gold Cup Stallion Auction
The Gold Cup Stallion Auction was again a BIG success! 13 of
the 18 stallions had buyers. There are 5 stallions that still
have breedings available. Read
more...
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Paso Fino News
California Horses/Owners Received the "Title of Proficiency" for
2007
The following California horses/owners received the "Title of
Proficiency" for 2007:
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Chaquiro de Besilu - K.K. DuBois
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Diva de La
Triguenita - Glenn R & Ingrid Davis
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Sorpresa Perla Negra - Rancho Toledano
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Flying M
Toscana - Rancho Fino LLC
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Nicoletta de
La Divina - Robert E & Patricia Osborne
Benefits In The Economic Stimulus Act For The Horse Industry
by Colleen Scott
While most consumers are starting to receive their Economic Stimulus
Act checks, there are lesser known benefits to horse owners. As
outlined by the American Horse Council, a lobbying organization
based in Washington D.C., the Economic Stimulus Act, signed into law
by President Bush on February 13, also provides tax incentives that
would allow a much bigger write-off for horses and other depreciable
property purchased and placed into service during 2008.
Read more...
New Class Added to Santa Barbara Show!
We have added a Costume Class at the Santa Barbara Show.
It is Class 118.5 and will be during the Saturday Matinee on July 5,
2008 after the Youth Equitation (17 & under).
Please join in to make this a colorful, exciting class!!!
7 Paso Finos Abandoned!
7 Paso Finos abandoned at a local ranch are in need of foster homes
and/or adopters.
Do you know of any Paso Fino horse rescues in Southern California
that would be able to help these horses? If you do, contact
Cindy Murphree at California Coastal Horse Rescue 805-649-1090 or
Cindy Carrabine for detailed info and pictures.
Results for Carousel Charity Show are Here
The Carousel Charity show, held in Scottsdale on March 13th was a
great success.
You can view results here...
Sophia Fisher Represents CPFHA in Clovis Rodeo Queen Contest
Sophia Fisher will be representing the California Paso Fino Horse
Association in the Clovis Rodeo Queen contest. The Paso Fino horse
will be showcased in the Clovis Rodeo Parade.
Read more...
Squaw Valley Fun Show Only 3 days Away
There are only 3 days until the fun show in Squaw Valley for 2008.
You can download a class list and show entry form here...
Do You, or Someone You know Have Equus Amor Syndrome?
by Larry Palmer
My oldest friend's granddaughter hit a wall a few years ago. Not a
brick wall or a freeway wall, but that wall many of us plow into
when we're very young-the wall of confusion, frustration, despair,
and hopelessness. Read more...
Sell Your Horses, Products, and Services Online!
Did you know you can sell your Paso Fino right here online at a
great bargain? Our website has opened a new "For Sale" section
where you can sell your horses, products, or services. Just
click the "For Sale" above and see what we have...
Nevado Is Coming To California
The owners of this great stallion are interested in bringing him to
California to provide live cover natural service to mares on the
West Coast. If you have an interest in breeding from Nevado,
please contact Gordon Calhoun at (352) 390-3764
CPFHA Sets Up PayPal Account
You can now use PayPal to pay for your CPFHA membership fees, show
entry fees, stall fees, merchandise, and any other show related
expenses.
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The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in
contact with the rare elements of grace,
beauty, spirit, and fire
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Sharon Ralls Lemon
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Other Paso Fino News
Rancho Fino Will Sponsor Horsemanship Clinic, Trail Ride & BBQ on
June 21st.
Rancho Fino is proud to host this one-day event on June 21, 2008.
This clinic is being presented to provide amateur owners an
opportunity to work “one-on-one” with the only Paso Fino trainer who
has devoted the past 15 years to applying the proven horsemanship
training techniques used by the best trainers in the United States,
to the Paso Fino breed. Read
more...
It's Rattlesnake Season!
Recently, Gus Gonzalez, our trail boss, had a deadly encounter on a
trail ride in “Gavilan Hills”. You can read the whole story
and learn what to anticipate as Spring appears.
Read about Gus' experience...
Paso Fino is the cover horse on the National Stallions Calendar for
2008
 Each
year, Rancho Fino invites the top national equine photographers to
the ranch, where stallions are released “at liberty” in large green
pastures, giving the photographers the opportunity to shoot
unlimited photos and generate pictures they can then sell.
Read more...
2008 Amateur Owner of the Year Nominations begin
If you have someone you would like to nominate for the 2008 Amateur
Owner of the Year,
click here to download the nomination form.
Volunteers Needed for CPFHA Positions
Volunteers are needed for committee and management positions in the
association. Please contact Bob Rains or Bob Osborne and volunteer
your time to help make this a successful year for our association.
You can see the available positions here...
CPFHA Pro Shop Opens!
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CPFHA has added a Pro Shop to to the web site. Simply click the "For
Sale" menu above, and select "Pro Shop". Currently, the Pro
Shop is stocked with items from the Las Vegas Gold Cup,
however, in the future, we will be offering lots of different
goodies that the Paso Fino owner will want. You can select
"Pro Shop" from the "For Sale" menu above,
or click here...
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