Hoofprints DECEMBER - The International Paso Horse Federation

WHERE INTEGRITY, PASSION, HERITAGE AND FRIENDSHIP MEET
DECEMBER 2008
HOOFPRINTS
WE DID IT!
IPHF National Show Enjoyed By All
The Jacksonville Equestrian Center was the stage for the first
International Paso Horse Federation United States Championship
show on November 7-9, 2008. The event drew more than two
hundred thirty of the top Paso show horses in the United States
and included many national and international champions.
The Federation’s kickoff event featured several new concepts
designed to appeal to the exhibitors and spectators while
introducing the Paso horse to a whole new market. These
features included:
• A streamlined schedule of pleasure, performance, fino, troche,
and trote/galope classes.
• Internationally recognized and respected judges who explained
their placements to the spectators.
• The introduction of the five judge non-conferring system which
threw out the high and low scores and picked the winner by
combining the three remaining scores.
• A high definition 10x12 LCD screen that posted the judges’
placements after each class.
• A beautifully decorated arena that featured two extra long
sounding boards bordering a set serpentine pattern. This
innovative serpentine design was created by strategic placement
of landscaped islands that allowed the horses to maneuver
through the pattern.
• Exciting entertainment highlighted by Tommie Turvey’s Roman
Riding fire jump.
• A set schedule beginning at 6:00 on Friday and Saturday
evenings that featured fan favorite performance and fino classes.
• Gilberto de Paz and the Tropix -- a great Latin band playing until
midnight in the pavilion.
DaVinci de los Reyes Returns
To Champions Circle
The IPHF Championship show marked
the triumphant return of Davinci de los
Reyes to the show ring after a year long
absence. Davinci, the PFHA three year old
national champion in 2006, is now being
managed and trained by Alvin Perez, and
was flawless as he completed the initial
qualifying round and then moved on to the
individual tests.
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WHERE INTEGRITY, PASSION, HERITAGE AND FRIENDSHIP MEET
DECEMBER 2008
FINO MARES PROVIDE FABULOUS FINALE
Odisea de San Isidro and Salome de Lusitania Battle It Out in the Championship
HIGH POINT REWARDS
High Point riders were
rewarded for their excellent
performances. Kelley Cox was
the winner of a Beamer III pro
scooter donated by Greg and
Lisa Guess of Monterey Farm
in Pierson, Florida. Dr. Gay
Culverhouse took home a gift
certificate for $200 from
Seminole Feed.
High Point
Non-Pro Gay
Culverhouse and
High Point Pro
Kelley Cox
Odisea ridden by
Jimmy Espino
Salome shown by
Alex Zapata
In what will be remembered as one of the best classes at
the first IPHF championship show, the fino mare champions
battled for more than an hour before a winner was crowned.
In the end, Odisea de San Isidro was awarded first in one of the
closest decisions at the show. Photos courtesy of Cheri Prill.
IPHF - 448 MEMBERS STRONG AND GROWING!
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WHERE INTEGRITY, PASSION, HERITAGE AND FRIENDSHIP MEET
DECEMBER 2008
Parade of Champions
High Point Professional Rider - Kelley Cox
High Point Non-Pro - Gay Culverhouse
High Point Youth Riders - Gretchen Berisford, Gabriel Bello, Lily Perez
High Point Horse - Invencible de Monterey owned by Lisa Guess
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Non Pro Fino Gelding Champion
Non Pro Fino Mare Champion
Pleasure Mare Champion
Non Pro Fino Stallion Champion
Pleasure Stallion Champion
Non Pro Performance Gelding
Performance Mare Champion
Non Pro Performance Stallion
Non Pro Performance Mare
Performance Stallion Champion
Non Pro Pleasure Gelding
Fino Mare Champion
Non Pro Pleasure Mare
Fino Stallion Champion
Non Pro Pleasure Stallion
Dorado Sur de Colores
Candileja de LM
Isabella de Buttermilk
Orion de Elegante
Espartaco
Intimidator de Med
Tikal de la Tierra
Temblor de Vitral La Rosa
Maraquita La Rosa III
Marinero del Conde
Maximo del Juncal
Odisea de San Isidro
Sinfonica de la Sierra
DaVinci de los Reyes
Rainbows Excalibur
IPHF THANKS OUR FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW VENDORS:
“A Dance From the Heart”, Wishful Thinking Western Wear, Mike Shad Ford,
Antler and Horseshoe Art, Paso Fino Finder, Brenda’s Custom Embroidery,
Magnetic Therapy, Seminole Feed, Furry Partners, Exmoore Leather,
Josber International, Equine Leg Magic, Coltack Equine, Cheri Prill Photography,
Diamond D Trailers, Sanctuary Equine Rehabilitation Center, Seminole Feed,
Triple Crown Nutrition, Horsepower/Sheree Still, Tom Williams Insurance,
North Florida Bobcat, Equus Dentistry International
(407) 301-2889
Fernando Barangano
Lisa Guess
Lee Vulgaris
Kristee Kaye
Seminole Wind
Regina Corcoran
John Bolivar
Sofia Passariello
Lexie Love
Peter Quinones
Cindy Shaw
Miguel Noy
Bridgette Berisford
Myra King
Sidney Torres
Coltack Equine Inc.
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
KUDA STORE - SADDLE DONATIONS TO
HIGH POINT HORSE AND YOUTH
COLLECTIONS BY EVELYN - JACKET RAFFLE
FOR FERRERO FOUNDATION
COLTACK - WALK CORTO MEDALS
WWW.INTERNATIONALPASOHORSEFEDERATION.ORG
352 572-2702
Ocala, FL
(503) 631-7361
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WHERE INTEGRITY, PASSION, HERITAGE AND FRIENDSHIP MEET
DECEMBER 2008
“Riding For Sebastian” Trail Ride Cements Bond Between IPHF and Ferrero Foundation
Trainers Entertain Sold out
Noche de Gala Crowd
Three events for IPHF in fourteen
days......no problem! Thanks to the efforts of Shiela
Conde and super trainers Julito Garcia, David
Castro, Alonso Betancur, Jaime Suarez, Alberto
Sierra, Javier Suarez, Jose Ochoa, Josi Nieves, and
Gustavo gave the attendees at the Noche de Gala
an exhibition that left them asking for more.
Originally scheduled for twenty minutes, the
presentation lasted for almost an hour as the seven
hundred spectators stopped riders to learn about
the breed and complement the horses on their
fantastic performance. Javier Suarez began the
evening on a trot-galope stallion. During his break
from announcing duties, Carlos Tobon climbed
aboard, borrowed a hat, and continued to amaze
the crowd as the stallion continued his flawless
performance.
“The Paso horses stole the show. It was a
thrilling presentation and set the stage for a funfilled evening for our guests. People know now
what drew all of us to these horses,” said Horst
Ferrero, Foundation founder.
Sebastian Ferrero’s young life was tragically cut short by
medical negligence. After his death, his parents, IPHF members
Horst and Luisa Ferrero, created the Sebastian Ferrero Foundation
to advocate and fundraise for a full-service, state-of-the-art
children’s hospital in Gainesville, Florida and to promote
excellence in patient safety.
In thirteen short months, the Foundation has created a
nationally recognized safety program and has helped to raise
awareness for the need of a children’s hospital in North Central
Florida.
IPHF has partnered with the Foundation to help the Ferreros
accomplish this mission. “As I walked down the aisle in my barn to
get on my horse for the trail ride, I remembered the last time I
saw Sebastian,” said IPHF President Marcia Davis. “He was running
down the hill on the side of the barn, laughing and chasing my
Goddaughter, Isabela. Two days later he was gone. Sebastian was
only three but he taught us all a lot. He lived with joy -- we
should too.”
A light rain did not dampen the spirits (or the fun) of the
seventy plus riders who set out on the five mile ride. About two
thirds of the way through the ride, the group stopped for pizza
donated by Gator Dominos of Gainesville. Upon the return to
the farm, riders were serenaded by Gilberto de Paz and the
Tropix, a local Latin band. The riders enjoyed a delicious barbecue
dinner and a chance to socialize with friends.
IPHF members participating in the ride donated more
than $1500.00 to the foundation. Just as important, it gave
federation and foundation members an opportunity to meet and
form new friendships. “Helping the foundation helps our children
and our grandchildren---it’s the right thing to do,” said IPHF
treasurer Tony Coleman.
Jose Ochoa and David Lopez enjoy the pizza break
during the November 15th IPHF Riding for
Sebastian Trail Ride.
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Happy Holiday Trails
Scenes from the “Ride for Sebastian”
It is our sincere wish that
your holiday season be filled
with family, friends, fun,
faith, and .......Fino.
Your IPHF Leadership
Team
Leona Osterhaus, Tres Martin, and Dr. Davila enjoy the ride.
Jose Ochoa and Alonso Betancur prepare to entertain the crowd
at the Noche de Gala event. Story on page 4.
Cheri Prill finds herself on other end of the lens.
DYNAMIC DIAGONAL DEBUT AT IPHF NATIONALS
Interest Grows for Diagonal Paso Horses in the USA
by Becky Anderson, Criadero Hidalgo, LLC
The debut of the IPHF United States National Championship
competition reaffirmed the increasing passion for the diagonally gaited
modalities of Trote y Galope, Trocha y Galope and Trocha Pura Paso horses in
this country. The quality of the horses competing was impressive with all of
the professionally shown Diagonals taking home first place US National
Champion titles. While the total number of entries was small, quality was
high. More mares would certainly have been shown except many are either
“in foal” or have recently foaled, further evidence of a renewed investment
and commitment to the Diagonal Paso horses in North America.
IPHF US National Champion titles went to:
*Trote y Galope mare, La Llave de La Luisa, owned by Dr. Jose Davila and
ridden by Jaime Franco
*Trote y Galope stallion, Emperador, owned by Criadero Hidalgo, LLC and
ridden by Diego Bravo
*Trocha Pura stallion, Boreas GL, owned by Lee Vulgaris and ridden by Jose
Ochoa
Interest in the Diagonal Paso horses was reignited with Confepaso’s
8th La Copa Mundial competition held in the USA in 2007. Again, the total
number of diagonally gaited horses was limited, however, the quality was
outstanding. Multiple horses earned their Grand and Reserve Grand World
Champion or World Champion titles. The horses listed are either in the USA
or have sired offspring in the USA.
Confepaso 8Th La Copa Mundial titled horses:
*Grand World Champion Trote y Galope Stallion, Arafat del Punto, F.C.
*Reserve Grand World Champion Trote y Galope Stallion, Don Pepe
*Reserve World Champion Trote y Galope Stallion, Cantinero de La Almeria
*Reserve World Champion Trote y Galope Stallion, Andariego de La Jota
*Reserve World Champion Trocha Pura Mare, Chapolera de La Victoria
*Third World Champion Trocha Pura Mare, Serpentina del Patio
*Third World Champion Trote y Galope Stallion, Sucesor de Soberbio
*Third World Champion Trote Y Galope Stallion, Abad de La Luisa
This “new wave” of enthusiasm for the Diagonal Paso horses is only
possible due to the influence of the Diagonals who paved the way years ago
and are becoming part of our USA Diagonal Paso horse history. The names
include: Twice Grand World Champion Soberbio de La Luisa, Grand World
Champion Antanus Mockus, Kotopaxi and El Feo de Tupac. Other Diagonal
horses making a name for themselves in the show rings as well as contributing
to the next generation of Diagonal Paso horses include: Gaitero de La Luisa,
Papillon, Embajador de OSEA, Bolero, Aliada de La Luisa, Cobra de Gran
Dinastia, Cali del Caribe, Duquesa de La Bonanza, Diva, Pilsen and Sonora
Matancera.
Diego Bravo excites the crowd as
he presents the Colombian colors
aboard Champion Trote & Galope
stallion, Emperador, owned by
Criadero Hidalgo. Below: Mundial
winner Debbie Wolkowicz shines
as she takes the sounding board on
Bolero. Thanks Tres and Jacky!