Friends, thanks for the opportunity to share this space with you all.
Is a wonderful idea to keep connected with other Paso Fino people,
specially when there are not many in this side of the world.
I want to extend an Invitation to the Dulce Sueno Paso Fino horse show
in Puerto Rico February 27 to march 6, 2006. Is a great opportunity to
make new friends and have a wonderful Paso Fino holiday. There will be
tour to farms and breeders, a colorful horse show and folkloric
activities. Lots of history ,Music, Kiosks and great frinedships and
business opportunities.
I can send you more information about the tour if interested. Let me
know and hope to see you all in the annual meeting if I can make it.
Alejandro

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From: NWPFHA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:NWPFHA@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Tracey Kasten
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 10:30 AM
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Cc: barbaraparis123@...
Subject: [NWPFHA] Fw: Right to Ride Legislation

My apologies for all the cross-posts, but I found it appalling that so few people were indeed taking the time to write/fax their wishes to their respective legislators about something that could permanently endanger trail riding as we've come to know it.    I can't imagine not being able to ride on BLM land, so lets all take a moment out of our otherwise hectic schedules to voice our concerns and wishes so that the "powers that be" can know how we feel about it.  It takes only a few minutes to help maintain a right we've seemed to take for granted and secure that right to ride for future generations - a "right" that is now threatened.  As Maria Cantwell (WA) says below, "if the horse folks don't care, why should I?".    I don't think this is something we can afford to be apathetic about.  Equestrians and horse-owners all over the country contribute more to the economy than some of these legislators will ever know, and it seems that now is the time to remind them.  ;-)   I mean, who else other than us die-hard riders are willing to pay for over-priced gas/diesel so that we can get out and get our "fix"?  Not to mention the tow vehicles, trailers, gear, etc.  The economy is already going to heck in a hand-basket - I don't think they want to mess with our continuing need for expensive saddles, gadgets and high-tech riding toys to further put the economy in a tail-spin by taking away the very venue (trails, folks) we'd be using them on.  After all, my GPS won't do me a heck of a lot of good if I'm relegated to riding around in circles in an arena.  :-P   And it's kinda hard to trail ride and condition your horse without trails...!  So log on to the website given in the post below and get moving!  I want to be able to hear their fax machines smoking and sputtering to an untimely death due to the overwhelming amount of faxes being sent to these clueless and apathetic legislators.    And speaking of riding, I'd better get some riding in before the rain hits later this afternoon....   Take care,   ~Tracey Kasten     Tracey Kasten Camas, WA   www.renaissancefarms.com "Formula 1" Pasos for Endurance & Trail   -------Original Message-------   Message: 1    Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 11:02:27 -0700    From: "Lori Lennox" <llennox@...> Subject: Right to Ride Legislation - please act fast!     The recent request to contact your legislators about the Right to Ride bill fell far short of being persuasive.  But other federal lands users are working hard to exclude horseman from accessing federal lands (BLM, Parks, Fish & Wildlife, National Forests).   If you want to be able to continue to ride horses on these lands in the future (or you want your grandkids to) send an email to Maria Cantwell, etc....  today. Patty Murray will not sign on unless Maria does.  Maria has only received 45-60 emails (we found out that phone calls do not work as well) and says "if the horse folks don't care why should I?"   It's as easy as clicking on this link below and entering your zip code, etc. http://capwiz.com/aqha/issues/alert/?alertid=7749306&type=CO   More info on the bill is there also, here is the basics:         Action Alert               Encourage Your Congressmen to CoSponsor Right to Ride Legislation                 “Right to Ride” legislation has now been introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.  This legislation is intended to preserve the access of horses and pack stock to public lands where there is a historical tradition of such use.  These bills will help recreational horsemen in the battle against the closure of trails for equine use on public lands.               Specifically, the legislation mandates that the lands should be managed by federal agencies “to preserve and facilitate the continued use and access of pack and saddle stock animals on such lands… where there is a historical tradition of such use.”  This legislation would apply to federal lands managed by the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service.  Legislation               Representative George Radanovich (R-CA) introduced his bill, H.R. 586, in the House of Representatives on March 15 and Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced an identical bill in the Senate, S. 781, on April 14.             Co-Sponsors of the legislation are needed in both the House and Senate to assist in the passage of these bills.         ----------

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Tracey,

 

The gelding that I rode up at Joe Graham this week end is for sale.  He is 14.2, 10 years old and pretty safe for anybody that knows anything about riding.  I live in Brownsville,.  He is pretty to look at, wants to be somebodys pet.  Have her get in touch with me if she is interested.  Price is $3500.00

From: Tracey Kasten

To: cindy@... ; NWPFHA@yahoogroups.com ; pauljan@...

Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 7:15 PM

Subject: [NWPFHA] APB for well-broke Paso Fino

I know of someone looking for a well-broke Paso Fino for a relatively new rider who has been taking lessons this past year.  Price and gender not critical, but a good "confidence-builder" horse is.  Please forward any recommendations so that I can put her in touch with the right person.    Thanks so much,   ~Tracey Kasten   Tracey Kasten Camas, WA   www.renaissancefarms.com "Formula 1" Pasos for Endurance & Trail

I hope all of you can make it to State fair this year. According to
Charles Columbus, if we don't get more entries this year this will be the
last year Paso Fino classes are offered. If everyone could bring a horse
even for a class or two that would be great. I am getting a tack stall so
anyone interested could share it, thus cutting expenses for all. To
download the Horse Show info go to: www.oregonstatefair.org  A hard copy
of the entry booklet can be ordered through: Lin.Wolfe@...
  Let's get out and support the breed!

Patricia Brady-McKinney
Secretary NWPFHA

I hope some of you can send info like this to Jan for the newsletter,
with pictures if you have any. We just had the All Gaits schooling show
here in Bend, Oregon. We had a total of 9 Paso Finos attend, the most we
have ever had at this show, as Pasos are scarce here in the Bend area.
The judge was fantastic, friendly and funny. Twin Willows QH ranch also
has schooling shows here and allows gaited horses in all classes, as well
as offering gaited pleasure, halter, and performance. They use our horses
too, Frito took high point in the series. It would be great if more of
you could make a trip over here to ride with us if you ar ein the area...
Patricia Brady
pportz@...


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> May was a busy, FUN month in northern Idaho/eastern Washington and
> Larry & I were fortunate enough to be able to participate.
>   The TRAINING CLINIC at Oswald's featuring Sarah Oswald and Paul
> Zito was awesome.  Lots of one-on-one time as well as group
> instruction.  Valuable question/answer sessions for the auditors as
>
> well as riders. Sarah and Paul are both very knowledgeable and it
> was
> a good way to learn from 2 clinicians in one weekend.  During the
> opening instructions it first seemed to me that the horses had
> similar problems and the big request was how to get the smoothest
> gait.  But on further work, it seemed there was a wide variety of
> reasons the horses were gaiting they way they were.  Which opened
> the
> door to learn several different techniques for getting the best gait
>
> out of your Paso - including how a less than good saddle fit was not
>
> letting our mare be as smooth as she could be with a better fitting
>
> saddle.  Thanks to Sarah, Cindy, Paul, Jan, and everyone behind the
>
> scenes for such a great weekend!
>   RIDE THE WEST in Spokane was fun and the crowds really appreciated
>
> our breed.  Lots of people stopped by the NWPFHA booth to ask
> questions and pickup more information.  Mark your calendars for the
>
> 2nd weekend of May, 2006. I would like to personally thank everyone
>
> who helped this year by working in the booth, riding, or both! To
> everyone who is thinking about participating next year, I'd say it's
>
> one of the most rewarding weekends we've experienced, because you
> get
> to meet so many people and share the Paso Fino with them.
>   OPEN HOUSE at Oswald's was another great weekend.  We were able to
>
> take one of our mares, who turned out to be a great ambassador for
> the breed, as were the rest of the horses.  As Char said in her
> message, there was a wonderful variety of horses, and riders young
> and old could tryout a horse that would fit practically any "wish
> list".  Lots of people were able to experience the Paso Fino Smile
> that day. Thanks again to Sarah, Cindy, Kaiya, Bob, Phyllis, Paul,
> Jan, Shirley, Jane, and anyone I may have forgotten for making the
> day such as success.
>    Now - would someone turn off the rain switch for a few days?
> We've gotten 1" over the weekend and it's too slippery/sloppy to go
>
> riding for awhile.
>   Happy trails,
>   Maridel
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May was a busy, FUN month in northern Idaho/eastern Washington and
Larry & I were fortunate enough to be able to participate.
   The TRAINING CLINIC at Oswald's featuring Sarah Oswald and Paul
Zito was awesome.  Lots of one-on-one time as well as group
instruction.  Valuable question/answer sessions for the auditors as
well as riders. Sarah and Paul are both very knowledgeable and it was
a good way to learn from 2 clinicians in one weekend.  During the
opening instructions it first seemed to me that the horses had
similar problems and the big request was how to get the smoothest
gait.  But on further work, it seemed there was a wide variety of
reasons the horses were gaiting they way they were.  Which opened the
door to learn several different techniques for getting the best gait
out of your Paso - including how a less than good saddle fit was not
letting our mare be as smooth as she could be with a better fitting
saddle.  Thanks to Sarah, Cindy, Paul, Jan, and everyone behind the
scenes for such a great weekend!
   RIDE THE WEST in Spokane was fun and the crowds really appreciated
our breed.  Lots of people stopped by the NWPFHA booth to ask
questions and pickup more information.  Mark your calendars for the
2nd weekend of May, 2006. I would like to personally thank everyone
who helped this year by working in the booth, riding, or both! To
everyone who is thinking about participating next year, I'd say it's
one of the most rewarding weekends we've experienced, because you get
to meet so many people and share the Paso Fino with them.
   OPEN HOUSE at Oswald's was another great weekend.  We were able to
take one of our mares, who turned out to be a great ambassador for
the breed, as were the rest of the horses.  As Char said in her
message, there was a wonderful variety of horses, and riders young
and old could tryout a horse that would fit practically any "wish
list".  Lots of people were able to experience the Paso Fino Smile
that day. Thanks again to Sarah, Cindy, Kaiya, Bob, Phyllis, Paul,
Jan, Shirley, Jane, and anyone I may have forgotten for making the
day such as success.
    Now - would someone turn off the rain switch for a few days?
We've gotten 1" over the weekend and it's too slippery/sloppy to go
riding for awhile.
   Happy trails,
   Maridel

Me again...

Just wanted to say how much fun it was at the Oswald's place!  It
was my chance to ride MANY different Pasos and experience the MANY
different individual characteristics of these horses.  There were
Pasos of all sizes, colors, and attitudes!

Beings that my first, and only, Paso was 4 years of dealing with her
psyche and abusive background, I can't tell you how much fun it was
to ride a "normal" one.  Don't get me wrong...Cha Cha taught me a
lifetime of lessons in 4 years and I will forever be grateful and
bring her teachings into my next equine relationship.

It was very generous of Cindy and Sarah Oswald to host such a day
(not to mention all of those who brought their horses for strange
humans to ride) and that experience may have very well helped me
make up my mind on which breed of horse I want next!  Any
guesses?  :)

Thanks again to all that shared their equine partners...(only
remember first names)  Jan and Paul Zito, Larry and Maridel, Jayne,
Sarah, Kaiya (sorry about spelling), Shirley and forgive me for
forgetting anyone else...please speak up if you were there with your
wonderful Paso!


Char

Hello everyone:

Ya know...I NEED to keep up on this site!  I appologize for the late
notice but, tomorrow June 4th, there is a clinic in Plummer, ID at Jan
Zito's place with Scot Hansen.  I watched one of his demos at the Ride
The West Expo and was impressed.

If anyone is interested at this late notice, contact Sandy at 425-830-
6260 or e-mail her:  Sandy@...  website:  www.HorseThink.com

I believe the clinic starts at 1:30 in the afternoon.  Maybe some of
you can at least come to audit???

Sorry for the late notice.  :(

Char

This is a fun show and ir runs all day Sat & Sun.  The best classes
are the schooling classes as the judge critiques you after your ride -
letting you know where you need improvement and what you've done
right.  We only have 3 Paso classes - a 2-gait, pleasure and
performance - in addition to MANY open all gait classes.  I think it
was one of the most informative shows I've attended and certainly lots
of fun.  If any of you are going, we've been asked to do a demo, so
please let me know so we can plan something -
Judi

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Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this clinic.  Since I'm
uneducated about the breed and training aspects, it was very
informative to me.  Paul, Sarah and Cindy were very accomodating to all
riders, not to mention the auditors, and it was a fun bunch of people.
Thanks, also, to Sarah's grandmother for the yummies!  :) I'm looking
forward to meeting more great Paso people!

Char

All members are invited to join us at the Mission State Park, near
Gervais, Oregon, on Saturday, May 7th at 11:00 a.m.  Mission State
Park is off I-5, 8 miles north of Salem, OR & south of Woodburn, OR
near the beautiful Willamette River.  Trails are dirt and mulch.  No
shoes required.  Dress for weather and bring a sack lunch.

I-5,
exit #263 (west)onto Brooklake Rd NE (1.7 miles)
Rt at T onto Wheatland Rd NE (2.4 miles)
Follow green signs into Park to Equestrian area.

Distances:
   from Vancouver, WA:  aprox 51 miles, 1 Hr 15 Min.
   from Eugene, OR:  aprox 78 miles, 1.5 Hrs.
   from Colton, OR:  aprox 36 miles, 1 Hr.

RSVP to:
  Neila Whitney, NWPFHA Treasurer
  (503)557-8841 or neilawhitney1@...