Welcome to the California Paso Fino Horse Association

Welcome to the California Paso Fino Horse Association

 
 
 

 

Events At A Glance

Here is a condensed list of all shows for the year. Click here For more  details.

7/3/2009
Santa Barbara National Horse Show


9/20/2009
PFHA Grand National Show


10/3/2009
Paso Fino Fall Classic Fun Show at Brookside


10/16/2009
Western Gold Cup Challenge


 

Gold Cup News

The Besilu Collection Presents The 2008 Western Gold Cup Challenge

Get Ready for the Western Gold Cup Challenge -
October 16-18, 2009!

Be sure to mark your calendar for the Western Gold Cup Challenge for 2009!

If you didn’t attend last year’s show, you missed a great show and exhibitors’ party.  Read more...
 

Stallion Breeding Auction

Each year the Gold Cup selects a group of the finest Paso Fino Stallions in the world to be offered through our Silent Auction to the public, members of PFHA, CPFHA and other affiliations. This is an opportunity to buy a breeding at a fraction of the cost you would normally pay and raise the quality of your Paso Finos. Minimum bid is $1,000 with a Live Foal Guarantee.

 

1. Don Tano (Retorno Del 8 – Son)

2. Prentencioso de la Virginia (Patrimonio Del 8 – Son)

3. Portal de La Luisia (Tartaro Del Encuentro – Son)

 

All bids should go to Bob Osborne at 949-422-9374, or

Bob@osbornedevelopment.com

 

 

 

 

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Paso Fino News

Class Schedule for Santa Barbara Show

The Santa Barbara National Horse Show will again host a Paso Fino show, featuring many of the best horses and riders in the nation.  You can download a class schedule here.

CPFHA Squaw Valley Fun Show

Twenty-six horses, thirty riders and dozens of spectators converged at Squaw Valley on May 9, 2009 for the CPFHA Fun Show hosted by the Hidden Oaks Paso Fino Ranch.  Read more...

Results From the Fiesta of the Spanish Horse are Here

You can see final show results by clicking here.

At Fiesta of the Spanish Horse The Hollywood Paso Finos (Sponsored by CPFHA and Western Costume) returned this year with a whole new act! Dorothy in Ahhz - On the Wrong Shelf.  We have the remainder of this story and several photos here...

Results from the Largo Race at the Fiesta of the Spanish Horse

On Saturday afternoon they ran the Largo Race at the Fiesta of the Spanish Horse.  A complete photo story can be seen here...

Results from the Carousel Charity Horse Show Are In

The Carousel Charity Horse Show, held on March 12-15 in Arizona are here.  Click here to view the results...

Paso Fino Horse Raffle

Presented by the CPFHA & the Fiesta of the Spanish Horse, Brisollo, a 6 year old gelding will be raffled at the show.  Click here to download flyer and buy tickets.

Photos from the Carousel Charity Show are Here!

Edwin Perez of Rancho Dos Suenos has filmed the Carousel Charity Show and has posted all his pictures here...

CPFHA Rose Parade Photos Are Here!

Photos from our appearance in this years' Rose Parade can be seen here...

Rose Parade: The World Sees Our Paso Fino Horses!

After an absence of more than 12 years, the California Paso Fino Horse Association is again being represented in the January 1, 2009 Pasadena Rose Parade! Unquestionably, the most watched parade in the world—seen by millions of people—to be part of this amazing event is an honor and an unparalleled opportunity to show the world what is so very special about our horses!.  Read more...

A Queen and Her Paso Fino

The Hollywood Santa Parade traverses down Hollywood Boulevard in the early evening, and there she is: 18 year old Miss Tyana Hawker of Lancaster, California, aboard her lovely Paso Fino Mare Lumbrera Del Divino (aka Diva) riding with the “Broken Horn Ropers”.   Read more...

Paso Finos Take First Place at Trail Blazer Battle of the Breeds

The way that the judging went at the Battle of the Breeds, was that each judge had a separate sheet for each of the breed/riders .. With that breed’s name at the top.  Read more...

Paso Finos Show Their Stuff at theTrail Blazer Festival in Santa Barbara

A group of Paso Fino Owners from the Antelope Valley, California, drove several hours to the Northwest to attend the 2008 Trail Blazer Festival which took place at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, California, November 14-16, 2008.   Read more...

La Suena Proudly Represents California at the Nationals

La Suena, ridden by Jennifer Fisher took first place in the trail, versatility, and driving classes at the Nationals in Perry Georgia.  Read more...

 

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...

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...

 

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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

- - Sharon Ralls Lemon

Welcome to the California Paso Fino Horse Association.

 

Other News

CPFHA Gets New Email Box

Do you ever need to contact us at CPFHA?  Well, now we have our own dedicated mailbox at AOL where you can reach us any time.  Put this in your address book - - CPFHAmail@AOL.COM.

Membership Renewal Time is Here!

If you have not already done so, please renew your membership now!!  CPFHA will only be as successful as its members make it.

Renewals can be easily accomplished by clicking here...

Please renew now so you won't miss out on any of the other upcoming events in 2009.  Click here to register online.
 

CPFHA Announces Regional Representative for Arizona

CPFHA chairman, Bob Rains, announced today the appointment of K.K. Dubois of Rancho de Esperanza Paso Fino Horses as the regional representative for Arizona.  Read more...
 

CPFHA Holds Annual Membership Meeting at the Fairplex in Pomona

The CPFHA had their annual Meeting on October 11, 2008 at the Fairplex in Pomona.  You can read the minutes here...
 

California Horses/Owners Received the "Title of Proficiency" for 2007

The following California horses/owners received the "Title of Proficiency" for 2007:

  • Chaquiro de Besilu - K.K. DuBois

  • Diva de La Triguenita - Glenn R & Ingrid Davis

  • La Sorpresa Perla Negra - Rancho Toledano

  • Flying M Toscana - Rancho Fino LLC

  • Nicoletta de La Divina - Robert E & Patricia Osborne

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...

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