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.

07/04/2008
Santa Barbara National Horse Show


09/13/2008
PFHA Grand National Show


10/04/2008
Vacaville Fun Show


10/2008
Annual General Membership Meeting


10/31/2008
Western Gold Cup Challenge


TBD
Exhibition Norco - "Night of the Horse"


TBD
Santa Barbara "Old Spanish Days" Parade


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Gold Cup News

The Besilu Collection Presents The 2008 Western Gold Cup Challenge

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

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!!!

Photos from The Fiesta of the Spanish Horse are Here

The Fiesta of the Spanish Horse, held at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, in March, was a great success.  You can see photos here...

You can view results here...

 

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...

 

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...

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

- - Sharon Ralls Lemon

Welcome to the California Paso Fino Horse Association.

 

Other News

Squaw Valley Fun Show Was A Big Success.

The annual California Paso Fino Horse Association Fun Show was held on May 17 & 18, 2008 at the Hidden Oaks Paso Fino Ranch in Squaw Valley, California; hosted by owners Kathy and Perry Zarr. The “original” Squaw Valley is in the Fresno County foothills, 20 miles from Sequoia National Park.  Read more...

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

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

A Paso Fino is on the cover of this year's National Stallions Calendar.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...

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!

Click here to visit the Pro ShopThe 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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