Copper State Peruvian Paso Club News

Two Shows Two Carded Judges

We are starting off the year with a real bang. We have two upcoming shows with two different judges carded by the North American Peruvian Horse Association (NAPHA). Coming up on February 11th and 12th is the first Merry-Go-Round Horse Show of the year sponsored by the Desert Show Horse Association. All of the Peruvian Paso classes and the all gaited breeds classes will be on Saturday the 11th. Peruvian Paso classes are: zootecnico, breeding mares, breeding stallions, luxury geldings, open performance, amateur performance, amateur owner to ride performance, novice/junior exhibitor and 100% gait. All gaited breed classes are all gaited pleasure, all gaited western pleasure-this class will ask for the canter and all gaited breeds 100% gait. Any tack can be used in the all gaited breeds classes and training aids i.e. 4 reins are permissible. These classes are not run by the rules of the North American Peruvian Horse Association. Peruvian Paso classes are pointed towards DSHA year end high point awards. Peruvian Paso carded judge Mary Donald of Rupert, Idaho will judge all of the Peruvian Paso, Paso Fino, Missouri Fox Trotter, Tennessee Walking Horse and Open All Gaited Breeds classes. This show will be at the new equestrian facility, Empty Acres in Buckeye, AZ. For further information please go to the DSHA web site www.desertshowhorse.org or call Peruvian Paso Breed Rep Bill Chase at 623-547-2206.

35th Annual Carousel Charity Horse Show sponsored by Desert Show Horse Association

This show will take place on March 16-19th at West World Scottsdale, AZ. It is the second show of 2006 with a carded Peruvian Judge. Victoria Liddle Shelton has been confirmed as the judge for the Peruvian Paso Division and the Mangalarga Marchador Division. Victoria has been a Peruvian Paso owner and breeder for many years now and has judged Peruvian Paso shows at both the regional and national levels. We are honored to have her. We will have classes in halter (zootecnico), breeding, performance, gait, and championship classes for a total of 24 classes 6 of which are championship classes. This is a multi breed show and has been approved by the North American Peruvian Horse Association as an All Breed Championship Show. The Peruvian Paso Division will be operated in accordance with the current official Rules and Regulations of Horse Showing and Peruvian Paso Breed Standards of the North American Peruvian Horse Association. This show will confer a minimum of double points for the NAPHA Medallion De Plata, Medallion De Oro, and High Point Performance Horse Awards. Champions and Champions of Champions selected at NAPHA approved shows including this one are eligible for their respective Championship classes at the 2006 and 2007 NAPHA National Shows. Champions and Champion of Champions from 2005 NAPHA/PPHRNA shows including the 2005 Carousel Charity Horse Show shall be allowed to enter directly into the appropriate Championship Class. Barn space is at a premium as there is a hunter/jumper show being conducted at the same time. No exhibitor will be granted a stall without payment received first. Please consult the DSHA web site for the complete list of classes. For any questions and to make sure your name is on the list to receive a premium please call breed rep Bill Chase at 623-547-2206 or caballosdebbc@msn.com. No shod horses are allowed. If your horse currently is wearing shoes you will have to pull them for this show. All Peruvian Pasos entered must be registered with the AAOBPPH, PPHRNA, NAPHA, or the Canadian Horse Registry and a copy of the registration papers must accompany your entry form. If you wish to compete only in the all gaited open classes you do not have to have shoes. Amateur riders must have an Amateur Declaration on file with NAPHA. This form can be downloaded from their web site and forms will be available at the show. This is likely to be the only show of its caliber in Arizona this year.

Sponsorship Money Needed

As any one who has ever been part of the planning of a show knows, it takes a lot of money to put on a show. The Carousel Charity Horse Show costs over $100,000 to put on. Our breed has only been able to maintain its classes because of the past generosity of its sponsors along with show entries. This year so far Bellissima Farms International Inc., and Caballos De BBC have each put up $500.00 of sponsorship. We are asking that all other Peruvian Paso owners help us out. There are a variety of sponsorship packages available starting at $75.00. Please contact Becky Chase at 623-547-2206 or caballosdebbc@msn.com to choose your class sponsorship today.

Clinic with Mary Donald

Mary will be conducting a clinic for Copper State Peruvian Paso members at the home of Bill and Becky Chase (Caballos De BBC) on Sunday February 12th. For further information please contact Julia Shepherd at 623-907-8650 or visit our web site www.csppc.azgaitedhorses.com

Calendar of Events for 2006

January 22 - DSHA Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting (flyers will be mailed by DSHA to members)
February 11-12 - Merry-Go-Round Horse Show and Peruvian Paso Clinic with Mary Donald. Watch for details!
March 16-19 - 35th Annual Carousel Charity Horse Show. Judge for Peruvian Paso Division is Victoria Liddle Shelton. Victoria has judged at both the Regional and National Levels. Call Becky Chase to make sure your name is on the Premium list at 623-547-2206.