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Issue #3 Features the Paso Fino Horse, Riding Mountain National Park and Mounted Shooting
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The breed, the diversity and the passion.Page 3
July 2010
a feel good ride for a really good causePage 11
Gaited
Making every step countPage 25
a celebration for the sensesPage 13
Fix your sights on this challenging fast paced sportPage 18
From the Editor Issue #3 - July/August 2010Gaited CanadaAs word of the magazine Publisher: spreads, our readership has Trademark Design steadily increased . We now
have subscriptions from around the world!!
Stefanie SchermerhornEditorThere has been no shortage
of interesting topics to 1-877-801-7276 (toll free)research. I hope that you,
the reader, are finding the Proofing content to be interesting, Jo Seggie-Flemminginformative and at times,
entertaining.Gaited Canada online is published bi-monthly: I am especially pleased to Jan/Feb, March/April, bring the updates on May/June, July/Aug, upcoming charity rides in Sept/Oct and Nov/Dec.each issue. They offer not
only an opportunity to take part in a riding adventure but are a great opportunity to give till it hurts!
The views and opinions expressed in this publication I am very excited to bring throughout the features, this issue to our readers.columns and advertisements The Paso Fino is the breed are not necessarily those of that I personally own and the Trademark Design.ride. It has been a love All rights reserved. affair of over 20 years, and I
am thrilled to be able to No portion of this present the breed at every publication may be opportunity.duplicated or used within other sites or publications without written permission from the publisher.
A gracious recognition of judges and spectators by Pleasure ChampionKentucky Classic 2008Shelbyville, KY
3. The Paso Fino HorseThe breed, the diversity and the passion
11. Wild Pink YonderA feel good ride for a really good cause
13. Riding Mountain National ParkA celebration for the senses
18. Mounted ShootingSet your sites on this challenging fast paced sport
25. Hoof Prints of HopeMaking every step count
31. Media Sheet
33. Submission Guidelines
25. Breeder Directory
27. Association & Clubs
33. Stallion Directory
Stefanie
2 3
The breed, the diversity and the passion. by Stefanie Schermerhorn
If not for the morning of October 12 1492, when Christopher Columbus stepped ashore on an island in the Americas… For it was this date that would influence the horses of the Americas forever after.
After exploring a number of the islands in search of gold, an island he named Hispanola offered hope; it was here that the crew asked and Columbus agreed to leave 39 colonists.He observed that the land was devoid of domesticated livestock like that found in Europe. Future voyages would include domestic farm stock including horses.
spread use and recognition over such an historic Two settlements were created but failed before period and length of time. It is no wonder then, that establishing Santo Domingo where, in November of there is no other gaited breed that stirs such passion 1493 Columbus brought ashore 20 stallions and 5 and intensity from so many. In countries of origin, mares. They would become the foundation stock it goes beyond the horse… it is inclusive of culture for the remount stations of the conquistadors. These and heritage, the sport of showing and a way of horse were of fine quality, representing the ability to life, a way of life that spans more than five meet the challenges that the new world would centuries. present to settlers. These horses were a mixture of Barb, an animal of great stamina and strength, the In Puerto Rico it was Ponce de Leon, who in 1509 Andalusian, courageous and powerful and the was responsible for bringing a number of those Spanish Jennet, a lighter breed of horse, possessing horses from the remount station. These first arrivals a comfortable saddle gait that would allow settlers included horses that performed an easy ambling to travel greater distances without tiring. gait. As Spanish settlers came to the new world, they Owners blended these Spanish horses to create the brought additional Spanish horses that would be first criollo (bred and born locally) horses of Puerto selectively bred with the original foundation stock. Rico, shaped by the environment and needs of the As the islands of the Americas were colonized, the island’s settlers, with a preference towards a smooth selective breeding of the “Caballo de Criollo”, natural gait. The country grew and developed, and (native descendants from original stock) created with it the criollo evolved to meet the demands of similar yet unique strains of Paso horses for specific the people.and diverse roles of exploration, conquest and The selective breeding of the best criollo with future settlement of the Caribbean and Latin America. imported stock resulted in the foundation of a new Initially in Puerto Rico and Colombia, the criollo breed of horse, the Paso Fino, named for the smooth became known as Paso Fino and Paso de natural gait that it performed. Then towards the Colombiano. Later on, as exploration and trade end of the 19th century, the noted breeding of increased, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, extraordinary horses resulted in what would impact Venezuela and Aruba all bred regional strains of the future of the Pure Puerto Rican Paso Fino. The Paso horses. Not all regions used the name of Paso Andalusian stallion Faraon was bred to the mare La Fino, but those that did were passionate and Cora, resulting in Faraon II. Faraon II was bred to determined that theirs was the birth place of Los La Vazquez producing Caramelo and Caramelo was Caballos con Paso Fino.. The horse with the fine then bred to Masqueada. This final cross brought step. the breed Dulce Sueno, who truly exemplified the
breed and set the standard by which the breed would No other gaited breed of horse can boast the wide be known. Almost all Pure Puerto Rican Paso Fino
From the Editor Issue #3 - July/August 2010Gaited CanadaAs word of the magazine Publisher: spreads, our readership has Trademark Design steadily increased . We now
have subscriptions from around the world!!
Stefanie SchermerhornEditorThere has been no shortage
of interesting topics to 1-877-801-7276 (toll free)research. I hope that you,
the reader, are finding the Proofing content to be interesting, Jo Seggie-Flemminginformative and at times,
entertaining.Gaited Canada online is published bi-monthly: I am especially pleased to Jan/Feb, March/April, bring the updates on May/June, July/Aug, upcoming charity rides in Sept/Oct and Nov/Dec.each issue. They offer not
only an opportunity to take part in a riding adventure but are a great opportunity to give till it hurts!
The views and opinions expressed in this publication I am very excited to bring throughout the features, this issue to our readers.columns and advertisements The Paso Fino is the breed are not necessarily those of that I personally own and the Trademark Design.ride. It has been a love All rights reserved. affair of over 20 years, and I
am thrilled to be able to No portion of this present the breed at every publication may be opportunity.duplicated or used within other sites or publications without written permission from the publisher.
A gracious recognition of judges and spectators by Pleasure ChampionKentucky Classic 2008Shelbyville, KY
3. The Paso Fino HorseThe breed, the diversity and the passion
11. Wild Pink YonderA feel good ride for a really good cause
13. Riding Mountain National ParkA celebration for the senses
18. Mounted ShootingSet your sites on this challenging fast paced sport
25. Hoof Prints of HopeMaking every step count
31. Media Sheet
33. Submission Guidelines
25. Breeder Directory
27. Association & Clubs
33. Stallion Directory
Stefanie
2 3
The breed, the diversity and the passion. by Stefanie Schermerhorn
If not for the morning of October 12 1492, when Christopher Columbus stepped ashore on an island in the Americas… For it was this date that would influence the horses of the Americas forever after.
After exploring a number of the islands in search of gold, an island he named Hispanola offered hope; it was here that the crew asked and Columbus agreed to leave 39 colonists.He observed that the land was devoid of domesticated livestock like that found in Europe. Future voyages would include domestic farm stock including horses.
spread use and recognition over such an historic Two settlements were created but failed before period and length of time. It is no wonder then, that establishing Santo Domingo where, in November of there is no other gaited breed that stirs such passion 1493 Columbus brought ashore 20 stallions and 5 and intensity from so many. In countries of origin, mares. They would become the foundation stock it goes beyond the horse… it is inclusive of culture for the remount stations of the conquistadors. These and heritage, the sport of showing and a way of horse were of fine quality, representing the ability to life, a way of life that spans more than five meet the challenges that the new world would centuries. present to settlers. These horses were a mixture of Barb, an animal of great stamina and strength, the In Puerto Rico it was Ponce de Leon, who in 1509 Andalusian, courageous and powerful and the was responsible for bringing a number of those Spanish Jennet, a lighter breed of horse, possessing horses from the remount station. These first arrivals a comfortable saddle gait that would allow settlers included horses that performed an easy ambling to travel greater distances without tiring. gait. As Spanish settlers came to the new world, they Owners blended these Spanish horses to create the brought additional Spanish horses that would be first criollo (bred and born locally) horses of Puerto selectively bred with the original foundation stock. Rico, shaped by the environment and needs of the As the islands of the Americas were colonized, the island’s settlers, with a preference towards a smooth selective breeding of the “Caballo de Criollo”, natural gait. The country grew and developed, and (native descendants from original stock) created with it the criollo evolved to meet the demands of similar yet unique strains of Paso horses for specific the people.and diverse roles of exploration, conquest and The selective breeding of the best criollo with future settlement of the Caribbean and Latin America. imported stock resulted in the foundation of a new Initially in Puerto Rico and Colombia, the criollo breed of horse, the Paso Fino, named for the smooth became known as Paso Fino and Paso de natural gait that it performed. Then towards the Colombiano. Later on, as exploration and trade end of the 19th century, the noted breeding of increased, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, extraordinary horses resulted in what would impact Venezuela and Aruba all bred regional strains of the future of the Pure Puerto Rican Paso Fino. The Paso horses. Not all regions used the name of Paso Andalusian stallion Faraon was bred to the mare La Fino, but those that did were passionate and Cora, resulting in Faraon II. Faraon II was bred to determined that theirs was the birth place of Los La Vazquez producing Caramelo and Caramelo was Caballos con Paso Fino.. The horse with the fine then bred to Masqueada. This final cross brought step. the breed Dulce Sueno, who truly exemplified the
breed and set the standard by which the breed would No other gaited breed of horse can boast the wide be known. Almost all Pure Puerto Rican Paso Fino
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horses are descendants of the sire, Dulce Sueno. animals.Breeding took on purpose and gave vision to the The 20th century lead to organized competitions, future of the breed. The breed came to be the associations, breed standards and competition rules.national horse of Puerto Rico.As early as 1849 Paso Fino competitions were By the mid 1940s American servicemen stationed in
Puerto Rico discovered the smooth riding Paso Fino. They not only grew to admire the breed, they recognized that it was unlike any other riding horse that existed back home. A number of servicemen brought Paso Finos with them upon returning home after World War II.It was another two decades before Paso Finos were imported from Colombia, but word of this new breed was spreading and the demand was increasing quickly. American breeders, still learning about the breed, had to deal with cultural differences, language barriers, distance and the cost of importation as they continued to import breeding stock. No doubt all of these factors played roles in the selection of horses that arrived in North America.
established for the purpose of improving the local This has lead to a veritable melting pot, and just as horses. Puerto Ricans prized their horse, breeders in countries of origin, breeders began to selectively took pride in breeding stock and haciendas breed Paso Finos in North America by region, concentrated on producing the finest animals with a preference of modality and intended purpose. This smooth, equal and fine four beat gait. lead to a diverse selection of genetics within the
breed, while still adhering to the breed standards set In Colombia, some thirty years later the Spanish out by early associations.horses were bred in semi isolation, and in different regions of the country. The country is vast and The first association for Paso Fino horses in North differed greatly from the geography of Puerto Rico. America was incorporated in 1964 under the name The Colombian criollo was bred to meet the of American Paso Fino Pleasure Horse Association, demands of a rugged terrain, and to service settlers’ Inc.needs in conquering the challenges of early day After some time, opposing goals and direction for colonization. the breed lead to dissention among members. In Again, the criollo was bred to create animals of 1972 a group of ten breeders formed The Paso Fino necessity. As life in Colombia progressed the Owners and Breeders Association (PFOBA), and is passion of breeding the finest animals became a now known as Paso Fino Horse Association matter of pride for haciendas and families. Lines (PFHA). often carried the name from the farm, a region or an In Canada, the Paso Fino Horse is recognized by the extraordinary horse. Canadian Livestock Records Corporation (CLRC) Cattle ranchers required a larger and stronger horse with registration in the General Stud and herd book.to perform work on large plantations, the diagonal The Central Canada PFHA inc., (incorporated 2008) gaits of trocha and trote galope were well suited for is a region of the Paso Fino Horse Association Inc., these disciplines, while traveling greater distances of Lexington Kentuck (formerly of Plant City and overseeing plantations were more suited to the Florida) and offers Canadian owners and members lines that produced the lateral paso fino gait. of PFHA local activities such as clinics, fun shows No matter the discipline, all modalities were bred and organized events.with the highest regard for quality animals. The Paso Fino Owners and Breeders Club of It was in the 19th century here too that competitions Canada is a newly organized group of Paso Fino between haciendas, and regions soon developed to enthusiasts that is dedicated to the promotion of the compare horses and determine the finest bred Canadian Paso Fino Horse and to offer a resource
Dulce Sueno
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for owners, breeders and enthusiasts. pride. The track is an eight of a mile long, with a soft sand pit at the end to help the horses decrease In 1990, an international organization was formed to their speed after their top speed flight over the track. unite Paso Fino associations and organizations At the starting gate, the horses have a short distance under one umbrella - CONFEPASO, Confederación to fall into the andadura gait, breaking gait after this Internacional de Caballos de Paso (International point will cause then to loose the race automatically. Confederation of Paso Horse Breeders). CONFEPASO is a non-profit organization representing ten countries (Colombia, Curacao, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Panama, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, the United States and Venezuela). Member organization compete in the biennial world cup event called La Mundial which is hosted in different member countries on a rotational basis. La Mundial is governed by a unified classes, standards and judging system, which may differ from individual associations in host countries.
But showing is only part of what makes the Paso Fino admired by so many… Cabalgatas are daylong Paso Fino enthusiasts will tell family event, you that the characteristics of the representing the past breed lend themselves to a era on horseback, when variety of disciplines. The Paso plantation owners Fino with it‘s intelligence, traveled by horse, re-sensibility, responsiveness and instilling the incredible stamina make for a relationship between willing mount with undeniable the Jíbaro mountain beauty and presence. The Paso folk and the horse. It is Fino is well suited as a trail a celebration of the horse, working ranch horse, lifestyle and of the open competition and family Puerto Rican Paso horse. Fino. Cabalgatas are
held nearly every In Puerto Rico, The Paso Fino is weekend, some a a show horse, awork horse, a simple gathering of race horse and pleasure horse that the entire family friends, others are organized equestrian events for uses. private clubs and special occasions. As the ride Andadura racing is rapidly moves from hacienda to hacienda growing in popularity, for or town to town, there are stops at participants and spectators the local bars, and restaurants, alike! where town residents come out to The andadura gait is a near greet the riders, or hurriedly saddle pace; the andadura race is run their own horses to join the at 33 to 35 MPH. Horses are cabalgata.raced without saddles or Municipal sponsored cabalgatas using a special saddle, and bring riders from all over the island often with protective gear for to towns who benefit from the their front limbs and hoofs, flurry of activity created while the occasionally you will see a cabalgata parades through town. horse with a racing mask sporting a Puerto Rican flag, in true the spirit of national
a stop along the cabalgata, Puerto Rico
above - road cabalgata - Puerto Ricobelow - Lori Ford on the farm
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horses are descendants of the sire, Dulce Sueno. animals.Breeding took on purpose and gave vision to the The 20th century lead to organized competitions, future of the breed. The breed came to be the associations, breed standards and competition rules.national horse of Puerto Rico.As early as 1849 Paso Fino competitions were By the mid 1940s American servicemen stationed in
Puerto Rico discovered the smooth riding Paso Fino. They not only grew to admire the breed, they recognized that it was unlike any other riding horse that existed back home. A number of servicemen brought Paso Finos with them upon returning home after World War II.It was another two decades before Paso Finos were imported from Colombia, but word of this new breed was spreading and the demand was increasing quickly. American breeders, still learning about the breed, had to deal with cultural differences, language barriers, distance and the cost of importation as they continued to import breeding stock. No doubt all of these factors played roles in the selection of horses that arrived in North America.
established for the purpose of improving the local This has lead to a veritable melting pot, and just as horses. Puerto Ricans prized their horse, breeders in countries of origin, breeders began to selectively took pride in breeding stock and haciendas breed Paso Finos in North America by region, concentrated on producing the finest animals with a preference of modality and intended purpose. This smooth, equal and fine four beat gait. lead to a diverse selection of genetics within the
breed, while still adhering to the breed standards set In Colombia, some thirty years later the Spanish out by early associations.horses were bred in semi isolation, and in different regions of the country. The country is vast and The first association for Paso Fino horses in North differed greatly from the geography of Puerto Rico. America was incorporated in 1964 under the name The Colombian criollo was bred to meet the of American Paso Fino Pleasure Horse Association, demands of a rugged terrain, and to service settlers’ Inc.needs in conquering the challenges of early day After some time, opposing goals and direction for colonization. the breed lead to dissention among members. In Again, the criollo was bred to create animals of 1972 a group of ten breeders formed The Paso Fino necessity. As life in Colombia progressed the Owners and Breeders Association (PFOBA), and is passion of breeding the finest animals became a now known as Paso Fino Horse Association matter of pride for haciendas and families. Lines (PFHA). often carried the name from the farm, a region or an In Canada, the Paso Fino Horse is recognized by the extraordinary horse. Canadian Livestock Records Corporation (CLRC) Cattle ranchers required a larger and stronger horse with registration in the General Stud and herd book.to perform work on large plantations, the diagonal The Central Canada PFHA inc., (incorporated 2008) gaits of trocha and trote galope were well suited for is a region of the Paso Fino Horse Association Inc., these disciplines, while traveling greater distances of Lexington Kentuck (formerly of Plant City and overseeing plantations were more suited to the Florida) and offers Canadian owners and members lines that produced the lateral paso fino gait. of PFHA local activities such as clinics, fun shows No matter the discipline, all modalities were bred and organized events.with the highest regard for quality animals. The Paso Fino Owners and Breeders Club of It was in the 19th century here too that competitions Canada is a newly organized group of Paso Fino between haciendas, and regions soon developed to enthusiasts that is dedicated to the promotion of the compare horses and determine the finest bred Canadian Paso Fino Horse and to offer a resource
Dulce Sueno
5
for owners, breeders and enthusiasts. pride. The track is an eight of a mile long, with a soft sand pit at the end to help the horses decrease In 1990, an international organization was formed to their speed after their top speed flight over the track. unite Paso Fino associations and organizations At the starting gate, the horses have a short distance under one umbrella - CONFEPASO, Confederación to fall into the andadura gait, breaking gait after this Internacional de Caballos de Paso (International point will cause then to loose the race automatically. Confederation of Paso Horse Breeders). CONFEPASO is a non-profit organization representing ten countries (Colombia, Curacao, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Panama, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, the United States and Venezuela). Member organization compete in the biennial world cup event called La Mundial which is hosted in different member countries on a rotational basis. La Mundial is governed by a unified classes, standards and judging system, which may differ from individual associations in host countries.
But showing is only part of what makes the Paso Fino admired by so many… Cabalgatas are daylong Paso Fino enthusiasts will tell family event, you that the characteristics of the representing the past breed lend themselves to a era on horseback, when variety of disciplines. The Paso plantation owners Fino with it‘s intelligence, traveled by horse, re-sensibility, responsiveness and instilling the incredible stamina make for a relationship between willing mount with undeniable the Jíbaro mountain beauty and presence. The Paso folk and the horse. It is Fino is well suited as a trail a celebration of the horse, working ranch horse, lifestyle and of the open competition and family Puerto Rican Paso horse. Fino. Cabalgatas are
held nearly every In Puerto Rico, The Paso Fino is weekend, some a a show horse, awork horse, a simple gathering of race horse and pleasure horse that the entire family friends, others are organized equestrian events for uses. private clubs and special occasions. As the ride Andadura racing is rapidly moves from hacienda to hacienda growing in popularity, for or town to town, there are stops at participants and spectators the local bars, and restaurants, alike! where town residents come out to The andadura gait is a near greet the riders, or hurriedly saddle pace; the andadura race is run their own horses to join the at 33 to 35 MPH. Horses are cabalgata.raced without saddles or Municipal sponsored cabalgatas using a special saddle, and bring riders from all over the island often with protective gear for to towns who benefit from the their front limbs and hoofs, flurry of activity created while the occasionally you will see a cabalgata parades through town. horse with a racing mask sporting a Puerto Rican flag, in true the spirit of national
a stop along the cabalgata, Puerto Rico
above - road cabalgata - Puerto Ricobelow - Lori Ford on the farm
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In Colombia, festivals and horse shows are the primary opportunities to see the traditional Paso Colombiano, cabalgatas are no longer held. It is still possible to find horseback tours.The countryside surrounding Popayan has some very scenic horseback riding tours available. The Circuito Ancestral is an historic 15km trail through beautiful countryside and small villages east of Popayan. Further east, the ancient stone sculptures of San Agustin are best visited by horse, and the countryside offers a spectacular backdrop for horseback riding tours.
Here in North America, the Paso Fino registries included the name of Paso Fino, with breed standards and description of only the Paso Fino gait. In recent years the American Trote & Trocha Association was established to represent the diagonal gaited horses. Our show circuit is quite different from countries of origin in that we offer classes that represent our use of horses; western pleasure, versatility, and trail classes along with amateur owner divisions are not available under CONFEPASO in Latin American countries. While breeders in countries of origin strive for show Trail and recreational owners make up over 80% of ring achievements as the measuring stick for future the breeds membership here. Paso Fino owners generations, North American breeders have participate in open events and all breed activities recognized the versatility and diversity of the breed such as; competitive trail, endurance racing, to be of significant importance. The ability to obstacle challenges, stadium events, 4H, and ranch produce a horse that has far reaching appeal is of style competitions. great importance in an area that, unlike countries of
origin, have vast choices when it comes to equine partners..The fino horse is born with the natural talents of collection, rapid footfall, and presence. The trail and recreational horse offers the same natural gait with a longer stride, more subtle brio and nature required to meet the
demands of the serious open competition event and trail riders. Uniquely different, yet equal in quality, style, and smoothness… The Paso Fino - from the thrill of competition to the adventure of trail riding has something for nearly every interest and level of rider.
Breed descriptions, gait modality and general impressions may vary from organization to organization and from county to country as influenced by use and preferences in each region, however the overall qualities of the breed remain the same.
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The legs are straight with refined bones and strong, well defined tendons and broad, long forearms with shorter cannons. The thigh and gaskin are strong and muscled but not exaggerated. Standing slightly under in the rear is acceptable. Pasterns are sloping and medium in length. Bones are straight, sound, and flat, and joints are strong and well defined. Hooves are well rounded, proportionate in size and do not show excessive heel.
The mane, tail, and forelock are as long, full, and luxurious as nature can provide. No artificial additions or alterations are allowed. A bridle path not exceeding 4" is acceptable.
Paso Fino horses are 13 to 15.2 hands with 13.3 to 14.2 being the most typical size with weight ranging from 700 to 1100 pounds. Full size may not be attained until the fifth year.
Overall appearanceThe head should be refined and in good proportion Every equine color can be found, with or without to the body of the horse, neither extremely small nor white markings. large with the preferred profile being straight or slightly convex just above the nostrils. Eyes are large and well-spaced, very expressive and alert, and should not show excessive white around the edges. Ears are comparatively short, set close and curved inward at the tips. The lips should be firm and the nostrils large and dilatable. Jaws are defined but not extreme. The impression should be of a well-shaped, alert, and intelligent face.
The neck is gracefully arched, medium in length and set on at an angle to allow high carriage, breaking at the poll. The throat latch should be refined and well-defined.
The shoulders are sloping into the withers with great depth through the heart. Chest is moderate in width. Withers are defined but not pronounced and slope smoothly into the back. The midsection is moderate in length with a well-sprung rib cage. The top line should be proportionately shorter than the underline.
Some registries recognize only one modality The back should be strong and muscled. (diagonal or lateral gait), while others recognize all of the Paso gaits, or have developed a discipline for The midsection should join the forehand and the a specific gait. All these modalities are inherent to hindquarters so as to give the horse a pleasing, Paso lineage and are smooth and natural.proportioned appearance.
The Paso Fino gaitsThe Hind quarters have a croup that is slightly The gait of the Paso Fino is totally natural and sloping with rounded hips, broad loins, and strong normally exhibited from birth. It is an evenly spaced hocks. The tail is carried gracefully when the horse 4-beat gait with each foot contacting the ground is in motion.
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In Colombia, festivals and horse shows are the primary opportunities to see the traditional Paso Colombiano, cabalgatas are no longer held. It is still possible to find horseback tours.The countryside surrounding Popayan has some very scenic horseback riding tours available. The Circuito Ancestral is an historic 15km trail through beautiful countryside and small villages east of Popayan. Further east, the ancient stone sculptures of San Agustin are best visited by horse, and the countryside offers a spectacular backdrop for horseback riding tours.
Here in North America, the Paso Fino registries included the name of Paso Fino, with breed standards and description of only the Paso Fino gait. In recent years the American Trote & Trocha Association was established to represent the diagonal gaited horses. Our show circuit is quite different from countries of origin in that we offer classes that represent our use of horses; western pleasure, versatility, and trail classes along with amateur owner divisions are not available under CONFEPASO in Latin American countries. While breeders in countries of origin strive for show Trail and recreational owners make up over 80% of ring achievements as the measuring stick for future the breeds membership here. Paso Fino owners generations, North American breeders have participate in open events and all breed activities recognized the versatility and diversity of the breed such as; competitive trail, endurance racing, to be of significant importance. The ability to obstacle challenges, stadium events, 4H, and ranch produce a horse that has far reaching appeal is of style competitions. great importance in an area that, unlike countries of
origin, have vast choices when it comes to equine partners..The fino horse is born with the natural talents of collection, rapid footfall, and presence. The trail and recreational horse offers the same natural gait with a longer stride, more subtle brio and nature required to meet the
demands of the serious open competition event and trail riders. Uniquely different, yet equal in quality, style, and smoothness… The Paso Fino - from the thrill of competition to the adventure of trail riding has something for nearly every interest and level of rider.
Breed descriptions, gait modality and general impressions may vary from organization to organization and from county to country as influenced by use and preferences in each region, however the overall qualities of the breed remain the same.
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The legs are straight with refined bones and strong, well defined tendons and broad, long forearms with shorter cannons. The thigh and gaskin are strong and muscled but not exaggerated. Standing slightly under in the rear is acceptable. Pasterns are sloping and medium in length. Bones are straight, sound, and flat, and joints are strong and well defined. Hooves are well rounded, proportionate in size and do not show excessive heel.
The mane, tail, and forelock are as long, full, and luxurious as nature can provide. No artificial additions or alterations are allowed. A bridle path not exceeding 4" is acceptable.
Paso Fino horses are 13 to 15.2 hands with 13.3 to 14.2 being the most typical size with weight ranging from 700 to 1100 pounds. Full size may not be attained until the fifth year.
Overall appearanceThe head should be refined and in good proportion Every equine color can be found, with or without to the body of the horse, neither extremely small nor white markings. large with the preferred profile being straight or slightly convex just above the nostrils. Eyes are large and well-spaced, very expressive and alert, and should not show excessive white around the edges. Ears are comparatively short, set close and curved inward at the tips. The lips should be firm and the nostrils large and dilatable. Jaws are defined but not extreme. The impression should be of a well-shaped, alert, and intelligent face.
The neck is gracefully arched, medium in length and set on at an angle to allow high carriage, breaking at the poll. The throat latch should be refined and well-defined.
The shoulders are sloping into the withers with great depth through the heart. Chest is moderate in width. Withers are defined but not pronounced and slope smoothly into the back. The midsection is moderate in length with a well-sprung rib cage. The top line should be proportionately shorter than the underline.
Some registries recognize only one modality The back should be strong and muscled. (diagonal or lateral gait), while others recognize all of the Paso gaits, or have developed a discipline for The midsection should join the forehand and the a specific gait. All these modalities are inherent to hindquarters so as to give the horse a pleasing, Paso lineage and are smooth and natural.proportioned appearance.
The Paso Fino gaitsThe Hind quarters have a croup that is slightly The gait of the Paso Fino is totally natural and sloping with rounded hips, broad loins, and strong normally exhibited from birth. It is an evenly spaced hocks. The tail is carried gracefully when the horse 4-beat gait with each foot contacting the ground is in motion.
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independently in a regular sequence at precise intervals creating a rapid, unbroken rhythm. When executed perfectly the four hoof beats are absolutely even in both cadence and impact. The Paso Fino gait is performed at three forward speeds and with varying degrees of collection. In all speeds of the gait the rider should appear virtually motionless in the saddle and there should be no perceptible up and down movement of the rider or horses croup.
Paso Largo- the fastest speed of gait in which the paso horse can reach speeds equivalent to a canter or slow gallop, speed ranges vary with the individual horse’s genetic ability.Each of the Paso Fino gaits is executed at "different speeds" and with "varying degrees of collection." Ideally, the rider should appear "motionless in the saddle" in all three gaits, with no up and down motion and the horse is equally motionless in the croup.
Classic Fino- the horse is balanced and fully collected, utilizing extremely rapid footfall with The diagonal gaits (Paso Colombiano)exceedingly short steps, used for show purposes.
Trochaa four-beat diagonal gait in which the front foot of the diagonal pair lands before the hind, eliminating the moment of suspension and giving a smooth
Paso Corto- the same four beat pattern but with continuous uneven cadence. moderate speed and collection which would be similar in speed to the trot of non-gaiting breeds and used comfortably for pleasure and trail riding.
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The footfall sequence is "right front" followed almost immediately after by "left hind" (first and second beats), pause, "left front" followed almost immediately after by "right hind" (third and fourth beats).
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The racing gait
AndaduraNear pace or flying pace
Trote The racing gait is fast and smooth reaching speeds A two-beat gait made of the alternate beat of of over 30 miles per hour.successive diagonal legs. A lateral uneven 4 beat or lateral two beat with a A diagonal pair rise and strike the ground, then the barely detectable moment of suspension between opposing diagonals rise and strike the ground. footfalls; each side has both feet land almost The absence of suspension and dwell time make the simultaneously (left hind and left front, suspension, trote a smooth gait. right hind and right front).
Not all Paso Finos are able to perform this gait, and it is only performed by well balanced, athletic and correctly trained horses under the hands of experienced and skilled riders. The horse is not ridden in a slow pace, it is uncomfortable for the rider and is not encouraged when training the horse to perform a correct andadura gait. The andadura is not a gait used for long-distance travel.
Titles and honorsIn North America a number of honors and titles have been created to acknowledge accomplishments within the breed; Foundation Sires, Grand National Champions, Top Ten Sire and Dam, Title of Proficiency, Legion of Merit, Honor of merit, and Hall of Fame horse and member inductions.
Countries of origin bestow titles such as; Horse of Galope the year, Sire of the year, National Champions, and The Galope gait is a three-beat gait. It is performed Fuera de Concurso (the title given a horse upon slowly with control and collection, the timing and winning ten Championships, at which point they suspension creates a smooth ride. It starts by only compete with other "Fuera de Concurso" impelling with a hind leg (first beat), followed by horses).the other hind leg and its opposite front leg together (second beat), and ended by the last front leg (third beat), which is the opposite to the first hind leg.
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independently in a regular sequence at precise intervals creating a rapid, unbroken rhythm. When executed perfectly the four hoof beats are absolutely even in both cadence and impact. The Paso Fino gait is performed at three forward speeds and with varying degrees of collection. In all speeds of the gait the rider should appear virtually motionless in the saddle and there should be no perceptible up and down movement of the rider or horses croup.
Paso Largo- the fastest speed of gait in which the paso horse can reach speeds equivalent to a canter or slow gallop, speed ranges vary with the individual horse’s genetic ability.Each of the Paso Fino gaits is executed at "different speeds" and with "varying degrees of collection." Ideally, the rider should appear "motionless in the saddle" in all three gaits, with no up and down motion and the horse is equally motionless in the croup.
Classic Fino- the horse is balanced and fully collected, utilizing extremely rapid footfall with The diagonal gaits (Paso Colombiano)exceedingly short steps, used for show purposes.
Trochaa four-beat diagonal gait in which the front foot of the diagonal pair lands before the hind, eliminating the moment of suspension and giving a smooth
Paso Corto- the same four beat pattern but with continuous uneven cadence. moderate speed and collection which would be similar in speed to the trot of non-gaiting breeds and used comfortably for pleasure and trail riding.
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The footfall sequence is "right front" followed almost immediately after by "left hind" (first and second beats), pause, "left front" followed almost immediately after by "right hind" (third and fourth beats).
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The racing gait
AndaduraNear pace or flying pace
Trote The racing gait is fast and smooth reaching speeds A two-beat gait made of the alternate beat of of over 30 miles per hour.successive diagonal legs. A lateral uneven 4 beat or lateral two beat with a A diagonal pair rise and strike the ground, then the barely detectable moment of suspension between opposing diagonals rise and strike the ground. footfalls; each side has both feet land almost The absence of suspension and dwell time make the simultaneously (left hind and left front, suspension, trote a smooth gait. right hind and right front).
Not all Paso Finos are able to perform this gait, and it is only performed by well balanced, athletic and correctly trained horses under the hands of experienced and skilled riders. The horse is not ridden in a slow pace, it is uncomfortable for the rider and is not encouraged when training the horse to perform a correct andadura gait. The andadura is not a gait used for long-distance travel.
Titles and honorsIn North America a number of honors and titles have been created to acknowledge accomplishments within the breed; Foundation Sires, Grand National Champions, Top Ten Sire and Dam, Title of Proficiency, Legion of Merit, Honor of merit, and Hall of Fame horse and member inductions.
Countries of origin bestow titles such as; Horse of Galope the year, Sire of the year, National Champions, and The Galope gait is a three-beat gait. It is performed Fuera de Concurso (the title given a horse upon slowly with control and collection, the timing and winning ten Championships, at which point they suspension creates a smooth ride. It starts by only compete with other "Fuera de Concurso" impelling with a hind leg (first beat), followed by horses).the other hind leg and its opposite front leg together (second beat), and ended by the last front leg (third beat), which is the opposite to the first hind leg.
These particular titles and honors depict the importance of pedigree and breeding as the breed develops in all countries where there Paso Fino is cherished.However, recognition of individual horses in numerous equine disciplines indicates the impact of these events and activities, and how they have molded the Paso Fino in North America for what it is today….. A breed of growing interest that meets the demands of almost all levels of riders.+
Paso Fino Horse Association (USA)
Central Canada Region
Central Livestock Records - General Stud & Herd
The Paso Fino Owners and Breeders Club of Canada
www.pfha.org
www.centralcanadapfha.com
http://www.clrc.ca/generalstud.shtml
www.pasofinoownersandbreedersclub.capfobcc@pasofinoownersandbreedsclub.ca
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volunteer to help us move all the trucks, trailers and other vehicles forward each day. Every time I turn around, up pops somebody else who wants to help! And for every low-life you’ve read about who has abused or neglected his or her horses, there are hundreds of warm and wonderful people who cherish theirs. I know
If this is the first time you’ve read about Wild this to be true because many of them ride the
Pink Yonder, we’re a 22-day trail ride that pink trail with us. They bring their Quarter
raises money for breast cancer research. We Horses, their Tennessee Walkers, their
are a not-for-profit charitable society that I Arabians, their Heinz 57’s – all in the pink of
created and run with my partner, who is also condition.
my son. We are based in Alberta, Canada. Last year was our inaugural ride. This is year
When we’re out there riding the pink trail to two in Alberta. Next year, we’re adding
raise money for breast cancer research, we Manitoba to the mix! Will we expand beyond
challenge the towns we visit to get involved that? I hope so!
too. We have a contest for them called Pinkest Little
Breast cancer is life-threatening. Surviving it Town in the West. Which one can be the
was, for me, life-altering. Being involved with pinkest (literally!) and raise the most amount of
has been life-altering too. money (per capita) for our cause? Some of the
Life-altering – and nothing short of amazing. things we’ve seen have been heart-touching, like the woman’s house that was wrapped in
I watch the news. I know how rotten things can pink bunting with a sign in the window
be; how hateful, heartless, thoughtless and proclaiming that she has been breast cancer-
downright murderous people can be. But since free for eleven years.
I started doing this, I’ve never met so many Others have
wonderful people. Musicians who offer their been funny, like
talents for free. A professional photographer the port-a-potties
who has given up 22 days to travel with the trail with pink boa
ride and shoot stills and video. Folks who taped around the seat lids!
One of the places we’re riding into this year is Trochu, Alberta. They plan to have a pink wagon full of breast cancer survivors meet us and lead us through town so we can see how pink they’ve made the town, and so they can see us. Long before we get there, they want to sell pink tags
Wild Pink Yonder
These particular titles and honors depict the importance of pedigree and breeding as the breed develops in all countries where there Paso Fino is cherished.However, recognition of individual horses in numerous equine disciplines indicates the impact of these events and activities, and how they have molded the Paso Fino in North America for what it is today….. A breed of growing interest that meets the demands of almost all levels of riders.+
Paso Fino Horse Association (USA)
Central Canada Region
Central Livestock Records - General Stud & Herd
The Paso Fino Owners and Breeders Club of Canada
www.pfha.org
www.centralcanadapfha.com
http://www.clrc.ca/generalstud.shtml
www.pasofinoownersandbreedersclub.capfobcc@pasofinoownersandbreedsclub.ca
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volunteer to help us move all the trucks, trailers and other vehicles forward each day. Every time I turn around, up pops somebody else who wants to help! And for every low-life you’ve read about who has abused or neglected his or her horses, there are hundreds of warm and wonderful people who cherish theirs. I know
If this is the first time you’ve read about Wild this to be true because many of them ride the
Pink Yonder, we’re a 22-day trail ride that pink trail with us. They bring their Quarter
raises money for breast cancer research. We Horses, their Tennessee Walkers, their
are a not-for-profit charitable society that I Arabians, their Heinz 57’s – all in the pink of
created and run with my partner, who is also condition.
my son. We are based in Alberta, Canada. Last year was our inaugural ride. This is year
When we’re out there riding the pink trail to two in Alberta. Next year, we’re adding
raise money for breast cancer research, we Manitoba to the mix! Will we expand beyond
challenge the towns we visit to get involved that? I hope so!
too. We have a contest for them called Pinkest Little
Breast cancer is life-threatening. Surviving it Town in the West. Which one can be the
was, for me, life-altering. Being involved with pinkest (literally!) and raise the most amount of
has been life-altering too. money (per capita) for our cause? Some of the
Life-altering – and nothing short of amazing. things we’ve seen have been heart-touching, like the woman’s house that was wrapped in
I watch the news. I know how rotten things can pink bunting with a sign in the window
be; how hateful, heartless, thoughtless and proclaiming that she has been breast cancer-
downright murderous people can be. But since free for eleven years.
I started doing this, I’ve never met so many Others have
wonderful people. Musicians who offer their been funny, like
talents for free. A professional photographer the port-a-potties
who has given up 22 days to travel with the trail with pink boa
ride and shoot stills and video. Folks who taped around the seat lids!
One of the places we’re riding into this year is Trochu, Alberta. They plan to have a pink wagon full of breast cancer survivors meet us and lead us through town so we can see how pink they’ve made the town, and so they can see us. Long before we get there, they want to sell pink tags
Wild Pink Yonder
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on which their citizens can write the name of someone they lost to breast cancer or someone who is fighting it now or who has survived it. Then they asked if our riders would carry those tags to the end of the trail. (I told you! Heart-touching.)
We will be staying at St. Ann Ranch, which was the original town site for Trochu. Now it is an open-air museum with many of the original turn-of-the-twentieth-century buildings. What a treat for our riders! They can toss aside their tents for the night and stay in the refurbished old mansion, if they want -- that is, after we get back from a dinner and dance in town.
When we leave Trochu, our riders will put their horses in their trailers and leave them. We’ll take the riders to where they will go on foot with an interpreter to visit dinosaur beds and have lunch in the park. While they are away, we will move their horses and trailers forward to within striking distance of the next town (Stettler). After lunch we’ll deliver them to their horses and they’ll ride on to Stettler for the night.
So, you see, we’re serious about riding breast cancer into the ground, but we have a lot of fun doing it -- and the experience is worth its weight in pink diamond studded ribbons!
To join us, visit . If you can’t join us, please consider sponsoring one of our riders. Researchers don’t come cheap, and we’re not going to rein in breast cancer without them.
Dry Island Buffalo Jump
www.WildPinkYonder.com
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on which their citizens can write the name of someone they lost to breast cancer or someone who is fighting it now or who has survived it. Then they asked if our riders would carry those tags to the end of the trail. (I told you! Heart-touching.)
We will be staying at St. Ann Ranch, which was the original town site for Trochu. Now it is an open-air museum with many of the original turn-of-the-twentieth-century buildings. What a treat for our riders! They can toss aside their tents for the night and stay in the refurbished old mansion, if they want -- that is, after we get back from a dinner and dance in town.
When we leave Trochu, our riders will put their horses in their trailers and leave them. We’ll take the riders to where they will go on foot with an interpreter to visit dinosaur beds and have lunch in the park. While they are away, we will move their horses and trailers forward to within striking distance of the next town (Stettler). After lunch we’ll deliver them to their horses and they’ll ride on to Stettler for the night.
So, you see, we’re serious about riding breast cancer into the ground, but we have a lot of fun doing it -- and the experience is worth its weight in pink diamond studded ribbons!
To join us, visit . If you can’t join us, please consider sponsoring one of our riders. Researchers don’t come cheap, and we’re not going to rein in breast cancer without them.
Dry Island Buffalo Jump
www.WildPinkYonder.com
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Firearms must be period correct, pistols must be fixed sight single action revolvers of .45 Colt caliber, designed prior to 1898, reproductions are acceptable.Rifles must be manufactured prior to 1900 or a reproduction of that era. Rifles must be a production weapon, no one of a kind or home-made weapons will be allowed. Rifles must be a pump action, lever action, or revolving rifle. The pump action and lever action rifles are to be .45 Colt, .44-40 or .44 Magnum calibers. The revolving rifle must be .45 Colt. The minimum barrel length is 16 inches and overall rifle minimum length is 30 inches.
Dress Requirements for Female Competitors consists of: A traditional western cowgirl style long sleeved shirt or blouse. Sleeve must be wrist length and buttoned at the cuff while competing. A traditional western cowgirl style hat, traditional western cowgirl style boots or High-topped Victorian-style lace-up shoes.Modern Western Cowgirl Style five pocket jeans may only be worn with chaps or chinks.For those who wish to wear classic attire of the 19th century, the following exemptions will apply only when worn with a full-length, full skirt or dress; 19th century styled short-sleeved tops are allowed. Traditional western style cowgirl hats are not required when wearing a full-length, full skirt or dress. Split riding skirts are considered trousers
There are no judges making this event a non therefore a hat and long sleeves must be worn.subjective reality. Just you, your horse, targets and the clock. You'll find the riders cheering each other on offering advice and equipment if needed.Penalties are assessed for missed targets, dropped guns and overturned barrels. Associations have a number of classes divided by age and gender, within adult classes each class will have a number of skill levels; junior and youths have one skill level each.
Clothing must be either traditional western or period specific. Men’s attire will consist of either traditional or authentic era clothing; Traditional style includes a long sleeve western shirt, 5 pocket blue jeans covered by chinks or chaps, western boots, and a cowboy hat.If you prefer authentic era attire, the late 1800's Any breed of horse is suitable for mounted appropriate clothing would be shirts without collars, shooting, a number of gaited breeds offer a smooth and high-waisted pants with buttons, not zippers, lope and gallop, helping with accuracy. This and an old style cowboy hat. quality was similarly noted in the mounted games
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Fix your sights on the challenging fast paced sport Firearms Canada of Mounted Shooting! Cowboy Mounted Shooting is a timed event
combining riding skills with firearm target shooting In 1991, Jim Rodgers combined his interest in and a historical time frame using special blank firearms, his love of horses and the challenge of ammunition.competition to create one of the fastest growing There are 64 courses of fire, the course is a pattern sports that is based on practical cavalry style drills. of 10 targets (balloons) in specific patterns.
The first half (5 targets) of a course of fire will vary The first organized Cowboy Mounted Shooting with each go and can require the horse and rider to Competition was held at Winter Range the second stop, turn, change leads and to accelerate rapidly. week of February 1992, at Ben Avery Shooting The second half (5 targets) is called the “run down.” Range north of Phoenix with a total of three The run down is a straight course with targets set at entrants. By 1995 there were 36 riders at the approximately 36-foot intervals. Typically, a Nationals and 41 at the World Championship. mounted shooting competitor crosses the timing There are now 94 affiliated clubs, including two in beam at a full gallop and engages the first pattern of Canada and others in the planning stages. five targets. After a shooter fires the fifth shot, he or Canadian firearm laws are much more strict than she returns the empty revolver to a holster racing to those in the States, a license is required to purchase, and turning around a barrel, then racing to far end use and transport firearms. You must qualify and of the arena while drawing a second revolver. At the hold a valid PAL (Possession & Acquisition far end of the arena, the horse and rider turn another License). In order to apply for a PAL and the barrel and engage the five remaining targets of the necessary Transport Permits, you must complete the run down at full speed. Matches may be held in Canadian Firearms Safety Courses. indoor or outdoor arenas.Canadian Firearms Centre
www.firearmscanada.com
www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca
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practicality: noun Definition: concern with actual use Synonyms: common sense, horse sense
Introduction to gaitThe mechanics of gaitConformation of gaitShow gait vs trail gaitSuppling to improve gaitBits and head gearTrimming and shoeing for natural angles and smooth gaitTrail and obstacle training
Combining natural horsemanship and traditional breed training methods, Stefanie forms a connection built on confidence and cooperation, developing a safe, sane and sound pleasurehorse. Throughout the process of building skills and confidence, Stefanie works on defining and honing the natural gait of each horse. Understanding the mechanics of gait, the individual horse's ability, conformation and genetics are all taken in to consideration
Trademark FarmsDarden, TN 38328toll free 1-877-801-7276 cell 731-845-5752 email [email protected]
photography Larry Wharton
Mounted Shooting
Firearms must be period correct, pistols must be fixed sight single action revolvers of .45 Colt caliber, designed prior to 1898, reproductions are acceptable.Rifles must be manufactured prior to 1900 or a reproduction of that era. Rifles must be a production weapon, no one of a kind or home-made weapons will be allowed. Rifles must be a pump action, lever action, or revolving rifle. The pump action and lever action rifles are to be .45 Colt, .44-40 or .44 Magnum calibers. The revolving rifle must be .45 Colt. The minimum barrel length is 16 inches and overall rifle minimum length is 30 inches.
Dress Requirements for Female Competitors consists of: A traditional western cowgirl style long sleeved shirt or blouse. Sleeve must be wrist length and buttoned at the cuff while competing. A traditional western cowgirl style hat, traditional western cowgirl style boots or High-topped Victorian-style lace-up shoes.Modern Western Cowgirl Style five pocket jeans may only be worn with chaps or chinks.For those who wish to wear classic attire of the 19th century, the following exemptions will apply only when worn with a full-length, full skirt or dress; 19th century styled short-sleeved tops are allowed. Traditional western style cowgirl hats are not required when wearing a full-length, full skirt or dress. Split riding skirts are considered trousers
There are no judges making this event a non therefore a hat and long sleeves must be worn.subjective reality. Just you, your horse, targets and the clock. You'll find the riders cheering each other on offering advice and equipment if needed.Penalties are assessed for missed targets, dropped guns and overturned barrels. Associations have a number of classes divided by age and gender, within adult classes each class will have a number of skill levels; junior and youths have one skill level each.
Clothing must be either traditional western or period specific. Men’s attire will consist of either traditional or authentic era clothing; Traditional style includes a long sleeve western shirt, 5 pocket blue jeans covered by chinks or chaps, western boots, and a cowboy hat.If you prefer authentic era attire, the late 1800's Any breed of horse is suitable for mounted appropriate clothing would be shirts without collars, shooting, a number of gaited breeds offer a smooth and high-waisted pants with buttons, not zippers, lope and gallop, helping with accuracy. This and an old style cowboy hat. quality was similarly noted in the mounted games
18
Fix your sights on the challenging fast paced sport Firearms Canada of Mounted Shooting! Cowboy Mounted Shooting is a timed event
combining riding skills with firearm target shooting In 1991, Jim Rodgers combined his interest in and a historical time frame using special blank firearms, his love of horses and the challenge of ammunition.competition to create one of the fastest growing There are 64 courses of fire, the course is a pattern sports that is based on practical cavalry style drills. of 10 targets (balloons) in specific patterns.
The first half (5 targets) of a course of fire will vary The first organized Cowboy Mounted Shooting with each go and can require the horse and rider to Competition was held at Winter Range the second stop, turn, change leads and to accelerate rapidly. week of February 1992, at Ben Avery Shooting The second half (5 targets) is called the “run down.” Range north of Phoenix with a total of three The run down is a straight course with targets set at entrants. By 1995 there were 36 riders at the approximately 36-foot intervals. Typically, a Nationals and 41 at the World Championship. mounted shooting competitor crosses the timing There are now 94 affiliated clubs, including two in beam at a full gallop and engages the first pattern of Canada and others in the planning stages. five targets. After a shooter fires the fifth shot, he or Canadian firearm laws are much more strict than she returns the empty revolver to a holster racing to those in the States, a license is required to purchase, and turning around a barrel, then racing to far end use and transport firearms. You must qualify and of the arena while drawing a second revolver. At the hold a valid PAL (Possession & Acquisition far end of the arena, the horse and rider turn another License). In order to apply for a PAL and the barrel and engage the five remaining targets of the necessary Transport Permits, you must complete the run down at full speed. Matches may be held in Canadian Firearms Safety Courses. indoor or outdoor arenas.Canadian Firearms Centre
www.firearmscanada.com
www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca
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practicality: noun Definition: concern with actual use Synonyms: common sense, horse sense
Introduction to gaitThe mechanics of gaitConformation of gaitShow gait vs trail gaitSuppling to improve gaitBits and head gearTrimming and shoeing for natural angles and smooth gaitTrail and obstacle training
Combining natural horsemanship and traditional breed training methods, Stefanie forms a connection built on confidence and cooperation, developing a safe, sane and sound pleasurehorse. Throughout the process of building skills and confidence, Stefanie works on defining and honing the natural gait of each horse. Understanding the mechanics of gait, the individual horse's ability, conformation and genetics are all taken in to consideration
Trademark FarmsDarden, TN 38328toll free 1-877-801-7276 cell 731-845-5752 email [email protected]
photography Larry Wharton
Mounted Shooting
article, Gaited Canada, May/June 2010. Ancient horseback archers in Asian countries such Rick Meyer, past president of the Paso Fino Horse as Korea, Mongolia and Japan, have long guarded Association rides both Paso Finos and Quarter their tradition, it can be regarded as an art, rather Horses in mounted shooting competition. Tennessee than a skill or a sport, often cloaked in the culture Walking Horses and Spotted Saddle Horses are and heritage of battle and rituals of ancient tribes.frequently ridden in these competitions.Some horses take to this sport easily, others do not. North American organizations and events exemplify It is up to your horse's temperament and your desire a melting pot of techniques, and international styles.to train your horse. Your training will focus on There are associations, clubs, societies and schools yields, turning, speed and desensitize your horse to that offer training, clinics and competition in shooting. Many riders will use earplugs for horseback archery. Courses and requirements vary themselves and their horses to reduce the noise and between styles (origin) of play.risk of damage to hearing.
Hungarian Style CoursesStandard course:Each competitor will canter down a 90 meter course divided by four drove posts which divide the course into three equal sections. A three-faced target is placed at the center of the course (45 meters) but seven meters off to the left side of the
For those that are looking for the same fast paced course. The competitors will shoot as many arrows exhilaration without firearms, there is Mounted as possible at the appropriate target face as Archery. designated by his or her position between the posts. A highly exciting and thrilling participative and The course must be completed in 16 seconds or less visual sport, it is one of the world's oldest otherwise no score will be recorded or any targets equestrian disciplines , remember Sagittarius? hit during that pass.
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Moving targets course: above ground level. Right hand targets are 2 meters Each competitor will canter the 90 meter course and from the center of the course and with the center of attempt to shoot at three moving disks. The the target being 2 feet (61 cm) above ground level. throwers (three of them) will stand 4 meters from All targets are placed 45 degrees to the course. The the center of the course, and 5 meters down-course sequence of shooting this discipline, where L = left, from each of the three respective drove posts. For and R = right, is L, R, L, R, L. All arrow points in the standardized competition with formally this discipline must be rubber blunts for safety sakerecorded scores, the disks are rolled on the ground.The course again must be completed in 16 seconds or no score will be recorded regardless of the number of hits. The self-made 6-ply corrugated cardboard disk target will be 1 foot in diameter and painted and scored A faulty throw can be called by the judge followed by a corrected throw; this will require an additional pass where the competitor shoots at all three throws again, which cancels the total pass which had a faulty throw.Alternating targets course:Each competitor will canter down the 90 meter course with 5 targets presented 3 on the left, and 2 on the right side of the archer. The targets are
Korean Style CoursesAll types of competition are performed on a track with an overall length of 160 meters.The first 110 meters of this track is straight, with the remaining 50 being a sweeping turn to the left, forming a large J. The diameter of the J-turn is roughly 40 meters, with the last 2 meters being straight and parallel to the other side of the track.Approved Variation: The course is run on a 160 meter straight track.All competitors will have 2 runs on a course to make up their total score for that course.Approved Variation: competitors have 3 runs on a course.Except for Mogu, all targets are square and 1 meter in diameter, divided equally into 5 scoring area with
inspired by the Japanese Yabusame, 1 foot square of the inner bulls-eye being 20 cm in diameter. The breakable material such as cedar shingles, targets are placed 5 meters from the inside track cardboard, or flexible plastic. Left hand targets are rope.positioned 4 meters from the center of the course and with the center of the target being 2 feet (61cm)
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article, Gaited Canada, May/June 2010. Ancient horseback archers in Asian countries such Rick Meyer, past president of the Paso Fino Horse as Korea, Mongolia and Japan, have long guarded Association rides both Paso Finos and Quarter their tradition, it can be regarded as an art, rather Horses in mounted shooting competition. Tennessee than a skill or a sport, often cloaked in the culture Walking Horses and Spotted Saddle Horses are and heritage of battle and rituals of ancient tribes.frequently ridden in these competitions.Some horses take to this sport easily, others do not. North American organizations and events exemplify It is up to your horse's temperament and your desire a melting pot of techniques, and international styles.to train your horse. Your training will focus on There are associations, clubs, societies and schools yields, turning, speed and desensitize your horse to that offer training, clinics and competition in shooting. Many riders will use earplugs for horseback archery. Courses and requirements vary themselves and their horses to reduce the noise and between styles (origin) of play.risk of damage to hearing.
Hungarian Style CoursesStandard course:Each competitor will canter down a 90 meter course divided by four drove posts which divide the course into three equal sections. A three-faced target is placed at the center of the course (45 meters) but seven meters off to the left side of the
For those that are looking for the same fast paced course. The competitors will shoot as many arrows exhilaration without firearms, there is Mounted as possible at the appropriate target face as Archery. designated by his or her position between the posts. A highly exciting and thrilling participative and The course must be completed in 16 seconds or less visual sport, it is one of the world's oldest otherwise no score will be recorded or any targets equestrian disciplines , remember Sagittarius? hit during that pass.
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Moving targets course: above ground level. Right hand targets are 2 meters Each competitor will canter the 90 meter course and from the center of the course and with the center of attempt to shoot at three moving disks. The the target being 2 feet (61 cm) above ground level. throwers (three of them) will stand 4 meters from All targets are placed 45 degrees to the course. The the center of the course, and 5 meters down-course sequence of shooting this discipline, where L = left, from each of the three respective drove posts. For and R = right, is L, R, L, R, L. All arrow points in the standardized competition with formally this discipline must be rubber blunts for safety sakerecorded scores, the disks are rolled on the ground.The course again must be completed in 16 seconds or no score will be recorded regardless of the number of hits. The self-made 6-ply corrugated cardboard disk target will be 1 foot in diameter and painted and scored A faulty throw can be called by the judge followed by a corrected throw; this will require an additional pass where the competitor shoots at all three throws again, which cancels the total pass which had a faulty throw.Alternating targets course:Each competitor will canter down the 90 meter course with 5 targets presented 3 on the left, and 2 on the right side of the archer. The targets are
Korean Style CoursesAll types of competition are performed on a track with an overall length of 160 meters.The first 110 meters of this track is straight, with the remaining 50 being a sweeping turn to the left, forming a large J. The diameter of the J-turn is roughly 40 meters, with the last 2 meters being straight and parallel to the other side of the track.Approved Variation: The course is run on a 160 meter straight track.All competitors will have 2 runs on a course to make up their total score for that course.Approved Variation: competitors have 3 runs on a course.Except for Mogu, all targets are square and 1 meter in diameter, divided equally into 5 scoring area with
inspired by the Japanese Yabusame, 1 foot square of the inner bulls-eye being 20 cm in diameter. The breakable material such as cedar shingles, targets are placed 5 meters from the inside track cardboard, or flexible plastic. Left hand targets are rope.positioned 4 meters from the center of the course and with the center of the target being 2 feet (61cm)
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Gaited horses, with a smooth and collected gallop close to and angled from the ground on both sides are favored mounts of a number of archers. Holm of the course. Neumann of Oregon breeds Mangalarga
Marchadors and compete in mounted archery. Traditional costume for archer and horse for David Gray, treasurer for the Mounted Archery appropriate era and style makes for a dramatic flair Association of the Americas rides a Rocky and adds authenticity to events. Mountain Horse.In Korea, traditional attire is required to compete. It doesn't have to be Korean attire, just traditional attire from a horse archery culture. Many competitions in Europe have costume requirements.
The Mounted Archery Association of the Americas qualifies all new competitors and horses before they can compete. Requirements include;1) Riders must be able to show control at the walk, trot, and canter.2) Demonstrate care and control while making one
The Americas have not established requirements as side shot on the course at the canter.of yet, but organizers of any given event can decide 3) Horses must be calm and manageable at the to include costume requirements.. canter while a rider is making a side shot on the
course.Mounted archery can be introduced to any breed of horse. The courses are performed at a controlled Mounted archery is a dangerous sport along with gallop, without spins or sharp turns. Training and all other equestrian sports and high action outdoor desensitization to the equipment, track and the sports. However, if good safety practices are sights and sounds of competition are required as followed, the accident rate is very low. At all times with any other equestrian sport. All of these should safety will be in the forefront of any competition be introduced slowly and in stages to allow the and rules can be modified as needed by the horse to accept each new situation. Since your circumstances of the location. Riders are reins will be dropped while on course, training your encouraged to use helmets and competitors under horse to respond to leg, seat and voice cues 18 years of age are required to do so.enhance the partnership between horse and rider. Separation of spectators from the shooting action is
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Double shot course: Kassai Horseback Archery, a martial arts discipline, Two targets are placed roughly in the middle of the requires study of theoretical knowledge,straight part of the course, separated by 8 meters. learned exercises and examinations. The student The first target is a forward shot; the second is a will progress step by step. Every exercise and backwards shot. Again, the course is timed and examination must be conducted riding bareback. competitors draw their arrows from a hip quiver or The competition course, as defined by Kassai, is belt. ninety-nine meters long. There is one target with a
rotating face on the course at its centre point its Serial shot course: diameter is ninety centimeters. An electronic timing Five targets are place along the total length of the system gives the archer a maximum of 20 seconds course in 30 meter increments, all presented as side to cover the course; to encourage speed as well as shots. accuracy, the number of seconds less than 20 is This course is not timed; arrows are to be drawn added to the score reached on the targets. Any from a hip quiver or belt, not held in the hand. traditional bow or a modern fiberglass replica can Scoring is as follows: bulls’ eye = 5 points, then 4, be used, and with the exception of the nocking 3, 2 and 1 point respectively. point, use of any other devices is strictly forbidden. Additional points are added as follows: The rider, on the competition course must show a If the first 3 targets are hit an additional 3 points is proper start and follow the targets with a drawn bow added to the score for that run. in a dynamic gallop and a correct stop. Harmonious If all 5 targets are hit an additional 5 points is added movements, from the hip downward, move in arranged at three spots along the runwayto the score perfect harmony with the horse, from the hip for that run. upward a perfectly smooth following of the targets.If a competitor does not hit 3 targets on the course he/she is eliminated from the Serial Shot Japanese Style coursescompetition. Yabusame is best better described as a stylized Mogu course: ceremony and exhibition. Riders and steeds A mounted rider pulls a Mogu ball behind him on a participate in the ritual of an extended blessing and long rope over the first 90 meters of the course. A are dressed head to toe in exquisite traditional mounted archer chases the ball while firing bunt finery.arrows (Mujuckjun) at it.Team competition: Teams The track measures 219 meters of 2 mounted archers long and just 1.8 meters wide. chase the ball. The wooden targets Arrows may be held in (shikinomato) are designed to the bow hand as the burst open in a shower of blunts will be coated with confetti when properly struck, paint to mark the hits. are . Chasing archers may only ceremony This makes it the hit the ball when it is perfect demonstration event. moving, not at the beginning of the course Kasagake was originally a when the drag rider is competition to sharpen picking up the slack rope warrior's horseback archery or at the end when it has skill. Using different sized been dropped. A flag targets each of which is set at should be dropped or a different height, and the archer drum beaten to indicate shoots both ways. The first when the chase rider can target on the way down the set off after the ball and course has fence on both sides, start shooting. thus there is only a second to The course will be timed aim and hit the target. to settle any ties. Returning back down the
course, the archer shoots small shingle targets which are set
Gaited horses, with a smooth and collected gallop close to and angled from the ground on both sides are favored mounts of a number of archers. Holm of the course. Neumann of Oregon breeds Mangalarga
Marchadors and compete in mounted archery. Traditional costume for archer and horse for David Gray, treasurer for the Mounted Archery appropriate era and style makes for a dramatic flair Association of the Americas rides a Rocky and adds authenticity to events. Mountain Horse.In Korea, traditional attire is required to compete. It doesn't have to be Korean attire, just traditional attire from a horse archery culture. Many competitions in Europe have costume requirements.
The Mounted Archery Association of the Americas qualifies all new competitors and horses before they can compete. Requirements include;1) Riders must be able to show control at the walk, trot, and canter.2) Demonstrate care and control while making one
The Americas have not established requirements as side shot on the course at the canter.of yet, but organizers of any given event can decide 3) Horses must be calm and manageable at the to include costume requirements.. canter while a rider is making a side shot on the
course.Mounted archery can be introduced to any breed of horse. The courses are performed at a controlled Mounted archery is a dangerous sport along with gallop, without spins or sharp turns. Training and all other equestrian sports and high action outdoor desensitization to the equipment, track and the sports. However, if good safety practices are sights and sounds of competition are required as followed, the accident rate is very low. At all times with any other equestrian sport. All of these should safety will be in the forefront of any competition be introduced slowly and in stages to allow the and rules can be modified as needed by the horse to accept each new situation. Since your circumstances of the location. Riders are reins will be dropped while on course, training your encouraged to use helmets and competitors under horse to respond to leg, seat and voice cues 18 years of age are required to do so.enhance the partnership between horse and rider. Separation of spectators from the shooting action is
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Double shot course: Kassai Horseback Archery, a martial arts discipline, Two targets are placed roughly in the middle of the requires study of theoretical knowledge,straight part of the course, separated by 8 meters. learned exercises and examinations. The student The first target is a forward shot; the second is a will progress step by step. Every exercise and backwards shot. Again, the course is timed and examination must be conducted riding bareback. competitors draw their arrows from a hip quiver or The competition course, as defined by Kassai, is belt. ninety-nine meters long. There is one target with a
rotating face on the course at its centre point its Serial shot course: diameter is ninety centimeters. An electronic timing Five targets are place along the total length of the system gives the archer a maximum of 20 seconds course in 30 meter increments, all presented as side to cover the course; to encourage speed as well as shots. accuracy, the number of seconds less than 20 is This course is not timed; arrows are to be drawn added to the score reached on the targets. Any from a hip quiver or belt, not held in the hand. traditional bow or a modern fiberglass replica can Scoring is as follows: bulls’ eye = 5 points, then 4, be used, and with the exception of the nocking 3, 2 and 1 point respectively. point, use of any other devices is strictly forbidden. Additional points are added as follows: The rider, on the competition course must show a If the first 3 targets are hit an additional 3 points is proper start and follow the targets with a drawn bow added to the score for that run. in a dynamic gallop and a correct stop. Harmonious If all 5 targets are hit an additional 5 points is added movements, from the hip downward, move in arranged at three spots along the runwayto the score perfect harmony with the horse, from the hip for that run. upward a perfectly smooth following of the targets.If a competitor does not hit 3 targets on the course he/she is eliminated from the Serial Shot Japanese Style coursescompetition. Yabusame is best better described as a stylized Mogu course: ceremony and exhibition. Riders and steeds A mounted rider pulls a Mogu ball behind him on a participate in the ritual of an extended blessing and long rope over the first 90 meters of the course. A are dressed head to toe in exquisite traditional mounted archer chases the ball while firing bunt finery.arrows (Mujuckjun) at it.Team competition: Teams The track measures 219 meters of 2 mounted archers long and just 1.8 meters wide. chase the ball. The wooden targets Arrows may be held in (shikinomato) are designed to the bow hand as the burst open in a shower of blunts will be coated with confetti when properly struck, paint to mark the hits. are . Chasing archers may only ceremony This makes it the hit the ball when it is perfect demonstration event. moving, not at the beginning of the course Kasagake was originally a when the drag rider is competition to sharpen picking up the slack rope warrior's horseback archery or at the end when it has skill. Using different sized been dropped. A flag targets each of which is set at should be dropped or a different height, and the archer drum beaten to indicate shoots both ways. The first when the chase rider can target on the way down the set off after the ball and course has fence on both sides, start shooting. thus there is only a second to The course will be timed aim and hit the target. to settle any ties. Returning back down the
course, the archer shoots small shingle targets which are set
generation, the number of Canadians with Alzheimer’s disease, or a related dementia, will more than double. That means that between one and one point three million people will be affected. The numbers are staggering!I really want to do something to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and to help contribute to finding a cure. Hoof Prints of Hope is my way of helping!
Hoof Prints of Hope is a Fund raising and Awareness Initiative that will consist of 4 or 5
horse back riders crossing the province of Alberta, in support of Alzheimer’s. On our journey we hope to visit over thirty different communities. In each of these communities we will be distributing Alzheimer literature as well as collecting donations for the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and NWT.
Hi I am Rose Mary Axell Everyone who donates $20 to the Alzheimer I, along with my father own Sundown Smooth Society will get an entry form for our draw. Our Gaited Horses in a small town outside of grand prize is a weekend for two with Mountain Edmonton, Alberta. My dad and I have been Park Lodges in Jasper along with 2 ski passes.breeding Paso Finos for over 16 years. Most of our Paso Finos are from older largo lines so they are We will start our journey by Jasper this September really good traveling horses. We have always long weekend, and then we will head east, traveling specialized in breeding super trail horses, because all the way to Lloydminster! Our primary route will trail riding is my favourite equine activity. take us along side of Alberta’s Yellowhead highway A couple of years ago my father was diagnosed with (Highway 16). We will be deviating from the main Alzheimer's. So far it has been a very emotional journey for my whole family. Because my dad lives on our farm I know first hand how devastating this disease can be. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain. It causes brain cells to degenerate and die, ultimately resulting in brain shrinkage. This shrinkage causes thinking and memory to become seriously impaired and results in changes in a persons’ abilities and behaviour. Over time this disease affects all aspects of a persons’ life. As the brain’s shrinking continues it affects a person's emotions, physical coordination, and mobility. In the final stages of this awful disease a persons’ body begins to shut down, opening the door to secondary infections and even death! I wish I could do something to help my dad, but unfortunately there is nothing anyone can do.In the last couple of years I have learned a lot about Alzheimer’s. Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia affects one in eleven of Canada’s seniors? That means that right now, over half a million Canadians are directly affected! Of that half a million, three quarters of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease are women! In just 5 years 50% more Canadians could be facing Alzheimer’s. If nothing changes, with in one
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critical. A 75 meter space behind the targets must be totally blocked off from all spectator traffic. On the spectators side of the course, a safety buffer of 10 meter from the center of the course must be well barricaded.
The handling of firearms is of utmost importance; All firearms shall be treated as if they are loaded. All firearms shall remain unloaded until the competitor arrives in the loading area, and should not be cocked until immediately prior to engaging a target. All competitors shall be knowledgeable and proficient in the safe use of firearms, and are expected to compete safely within their individual capabilities and controlling their firearm’s muzzle Canadian Cowboy Mounted Shooterdirection at all times. The use of eye protection and ear protection is recommends at all matches.
Gaited horse owners may find that mounted BC Cowboy Mounted Shooter Assoc.shooting and mounted archery are sports where the size and gait of your horse do not preclude you from participating at a competitive level.Where the valued qualities of horsemanship, Saskatchewan Cowboy Mounted Shooting Assoc.partnership and acquired skills are rewarded by the accomplishments of horse and rider.Organizers and members are welcoming and ready to lend encouragement and assistance to newcomers. Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (USA)So why not mount up and explore the intensity, the excitement, the flair and intrigue of the recreated historical “shooter” events.
Mounted Shooters of America (USA)
Mounted Archery Association of the Americas
Ontario Region
Kassai USA
Borsos Torzs Horse Archery Club (Kassai style) British Columbia
http://www.canadianmountedshooters.com [email protected]
http://[email protected]
http://scmsa.sasktelwebsite.net/scmsa.sasktelwebsite.net/Home.html [email protected]
http://[email protected]
http://www.newmsa.com/ [email protected]
http://[email protected]
http://[email protected]
http://www.horsebackarchery.ca/[email protected]
generation, the number of Canadians with Alzheimer’s disease, or a related dementia, will more than double. That means that between one and one point three million people will be affected. The numbers are staggering!I really want to do something to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and to help contribute to finding a cure. Hoof Prints of Hope is my way of helping!
Hoof Prints of Hope is a Fund raising and Awareness Initiative that will consist of 4 or 5
horse back riders crossing the province of Alberta, in support of Alzheimer’s. On our journey we hope to visit over thirty different communities. In each of these communities we will be distributing Alzheimer literature as well as collecting donations for the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and NWT.
Hi I am Rose Mary Axell Everyone who donates $20 to the Alzheimer I, along with my father own Sundown Smooth Society will get an entry form for our draw. Our Gaited Horses in a small town outside of grand prize is a weekend for two with Mountain Edmonton, Alberta. My dad and I have been Park Lodges in Jasper along with 2 ski passes.breeding Paso Finos for over 16 years. Most of our Paso Finos are from older largo lines so they are We will start our journey by Jasper this September really good traveling horses. We have always long weekend, and then we will head east, traveling specialized in breeding super trail horses, because all the way to Lloydminster! Our primary route will trail riding is my favourite equine activity. take us along side of Alberta’s Yellowhead highway A couple of years ago my father was diagnosed with (Highway 16). We will be deviating from the main Alzheimer's. So far it has been a very emotional journey for my whole family. Because my dad lives on our farm I know first hand how devastating this disease can be. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain. It causes brain cells to degenerate and die, ultimately resulting in brain shrinkage. This shrinkage causes thinking and memory to become seriously impaired and results in changes in a persons’ abilities and behaviour. Over time this disease affects all aspects of a persons’ life. As the brain’s shrinking continues it affects a person's emotions, physical coordination, and mobility. In the final stages of this awful disease a persons’ body begins to shut down, opening the door to secondary infections and even death! I wish I could do something to help my dad, but unfortunately there is nothing anyone can do.In the last couple of years I have learned a lot about Alzheimer’s. Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia affects one in eleven of Canada’s seniors? That means that right now, over half a million Canadians are directly affected! Of that half a million, three quarters of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease are women! In just 5 years 50% more Canadians could be facing Alzheimer’s. If nothing changes, with in one
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critical. A 75 meter space behind the targets must be totally blocked off from all spectator traffic. On the spectators side of the course, a safety buffer of 10 meter from the center of the course must be well barricaded.
The handling of firearms is of utmost importance; All firearms shall be treated as if they are loaded. All firearms shall remain unloaded until the competitor arrives in the loading area, and should not be cocked until immediately prior to engaging a target. All competitors shall be knowledgeable and proficient in the safe use of firearms, and are expected to compete safely within their individual capabilities and controlling their firearm’s muzzle Canadian Cowboy Mounted Shooterdirection at all times. The use of eye protection and ear protection is recommends at all matches.
Gaited horse owners may find that mounted BC Cowboy Mounted Shooter Assoc.shooting and mounted archery are sports where the size and gait of your horse do not preclude you from participating at a competitive level.Where the valued qualities of horsemanship, Saskatchewan Cowboy Mounted Shooting Assoc.partnership and acquired skills are rewarded by the accomplishments of horse and rider.Organizers and members are welcoming and ready to lend encouragement and assistance to newcomers. Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (USA)So why not mount up and explore the intensity, the excitement, the flair and intrigue of the recreated historical “shooter” events.
Mounted Shooters of America (USA)
Mounted Archery Association of the Americas
Ontario Region
Kassai USA
Borsos Torzs Horse Archery Club (Kassai style) British Columbia
http://www.canadianmountedshooters.com [email protected]
http://[email protected]
http://scmsa.sasktelwebsite.net/scmsa.sasktelwebsite.net/Home.html [email protected]
http://[email protected]
http://www.newmsa.com/ [email protected]
http://[email protected]
http://[email protected]
http://www.horsebackarchery.ca/[email protected]
How can you get involved and support this ride? Go to an event for Hoof Prints of Hope when we are in your area. There is a map on our web site of where we are planning on going. Keep an eye on it as we will be updated with all the events along the way. Don’t live in Alberta? Consider organizing a ride in your area to raise funds for Alzheimer’s on behalf of Hoof Prints of Hope! You can submit the money you raise on line through our Hoof Prints of Hope web site. You can also make a donation on line to support our event.
If you want to help or get involved please let me know. Your help and contributions will make a huge difference to the Alzheimer Society and all those people who are suffering form this horrible disease! The ride Participants are: Sheri Smith from Cold Lake Alberta Mary Lui from Terra Cotta Ontario Rose Mary Axell from Lamont Alberta Peter Thibodeau from Lamont Alberta Jane Brydges
Rose Mary Axell. E-mail: Phone: 780-895-1019
Please check out the web site at
www.hoofprintsofhope.com
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www.smoothgait.com
Icelandic Horse
Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse
Kentucky Natural Gaited HorsesContemporary EquineSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
Paso Fino Artworks Paso FinosOttawa, Ontario(613) 646-2890
Contemporary EquineSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
Circle L Paso FinosFort Saint John, BC250-785-5318
Cree Valley Paso FinosWestlock, Alberta780-349-8558
Toddler & Rider Paso FinosFlorida305-242-1444
Peruvian PasoFoxcreek Homestead Meath Park, SK 306 929 2350
Rocky Mountain HorseGaited MeadowsBritish Columbia(250) 679-3881
Tennessee Walking HorseLaurindale StablesDrayton Valley, Alberta780-515-0216
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All Gaited Breed clubs Paso Fino Gaited Horse Group of Ontario Central Canadian Paso Fino Horse association
Ontario(region of American association)
American Saddlebred Horse
Association of Canada Paso Fino Owners & Breeders Club of Canada
ASHA Alberta
Peruvian PasoPeruvian Horse Association of Canada
Icelandic Horse AlbertaCanadian Icelandic Horse Federation
Peruvian Horse Club of AlbertaOntario
Peruvian Horse Club of BCOntario Icelandic Horse Association
Ontario Peruvian Horse Association
Kentucky Natural Gaited HorsesPeruvian Enthusiasts and Recreational Riders Unlimited
Registration inspectionSaskatchewan
Tennessee Walking HorseMissouri Foxtrotter Canadian Registry of Tennessee Walking Horse
AlbertaMissouri Fox Trotter Club of Canada
[email protected]@hotmail
[email protected]@saddlebredcanada.com
[email protected]@sympatico.ca
[email protected]@bell.net
[email protected]@sasktel.net
How can you get involved and support this ride? Go to an event for Hoof Prints of Hope when we are in your area. There is a map on our web site of where we are planning on going. Keep an eye on it as we will be updated with all the events along the way. Don’t live in Alberta? Consider organizing a ride in your area to raise funds for Alzheimer’s on behalf of Hoof Prints of Hope! You can submit the money you raise on line through our Hoof Prints of Hope web site. You can also make a donation on line to support our event.
If you want to help or get involved please let me know. Your help and contributions will make a huge difference to the Alzheimer Society and all those people who are suffering form this horrible disease! The ride Participants are: Sheri Smith from Cold Lake Alberta Mary Lui from Terra Cotta Ontario Rose Mary Axell from Lamont Alberta Peter Thibodeau from Lamont Alberta Jane Brydges
Rose Mary Axell. E-mail: Phone: 780-895-1019
Please check out the web site at
www.hoofprintsofhope.com
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www.smoothgait.com
Icelandic Horse
Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse
Kentucky Natural Gaited HorsesContemporary EquineSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
Paso Fino Artworks Paso FinosOttawa, Ontario(613) 646-2890
Contemporary EquineSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
Circle L Paso FinosFort Saint John, BC250-785-5318
Cree Valley Paso FinosWestlock, Alberta780-349-8558
Toddler & Rider Paso FinosFlorida305-242-1444
Peruvian PasoFoxcreek Homestead Meath Park, SK 306 929 2350
Rocky Mountain HorseGaited MeadowsBritish Columbia(250) 679-3881
Tennessee Walking HorseLaurindale StablesDrayton Valley, Alberta780-515-0216
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All Gaited Breed clubs Paso Fino Gaited Horse Group of Ontario Central Canadian Paso Fino Horse association
Ontario(region of American association)
American Saddlebred Horse
Association of Canada Paso Fino Owners & Breeders Club of Canada
ASHA Alberta
Peruvian PasoPeruvian Horse Association of Canada
Icelandic Horse AlbertaCanadian Icelandic Horse Federation
Peruvian Horse Club of AlbertaOntario
Peruvian Horse Club of BCOntario Icelandic Horse Association
Ontario Peruvian Horse Association
Kentucky Natural Gaited HorsesPeruvian Enthusiasts and Recreational Riders Unlimited
Registration inspectionSaskatchewan
Tennessee Walking HorseMissouri Foxtrotter Canadian Registry of Tennessee Walking Horse
AlbertaMissouri Fox Trotter Club of Canada
[email protected]@hotmail
[email protected]@saddlebredcanada.com
[email protected]@sympatico.ca
[email protected]@bell.net
[email protected]@sasktel.net
Paso FinosWestlock, Alberta
780-349-8558
Foundation bloodlines
Top 10 sire breeding
Perlino stallion at stud
Bay tobiano stallion at stud
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August
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September 3 - 5, 2010July 2, 3, 4, 2010 Diamond Classic Double ShowWild West Classic (Peruvian Horse Club of BC) Saskatoon, SKOlds, AB Saskatchewan Judge: Mrs Cricket Donoho Judge: Nicholas Breaux Alberta & Juan Sandigo BC Perru Judge: Mr Andres SalinasContact Sherri Rosia (403)932-7032 Contact: Phoebe Soles (306) 929-2350 or
Spencerville Fair - Spencerville, ONSutton County Fair - Sutton, Ontario Date: September 12, 2010Date: August 7, 2010 Phone: ( 613) 925-4385Phone ( 289) 576-0201 Paso Fino classesGaited classes
Peterborough County Fair - Peterborough, OntarioMerickville Fair - Merickville, ON Date: Sept 24, 2010Date: August 7, 2010 Phone: (705) 324-5551Phone: (613) 258-2860 Gaited classesPaso Fino classes
Wild Pink Yonder (charity ride - Breast Cancer) Erin County Fair - Erin, OntarioStart: Waterton Lakes National Park, AB Date: Oct 10, 2010 Date: August 14, 2010 Phone: (519) 833-2808End: Sherwood Park, AB Gaited classesDate: September 4, 2010Distance: approximately 325 riding milesTiming: 22 daysPhone: (780) 363-0003Fax: (780) 363-0004E-mail: [email protected]
Canadian National Peruvian Horse ShowAugust 20 - 22, 2010Cloverdale, BCJudge: Pepe Risso JrContact Rob Sjodin (250) 832-1188
Hoof Prints of Hope (charity ride - Alzheimer)P.O. Box 178Lamont ABT0B 2R0Rose Mary AxellPhone: (780) 895-1019E-mail: Peter ThibodeauPager (780) 491-2560
[email protected] [email protected]
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Paso FinosWestlock, Alberta
780-349-8558
Foundation bloodlines
Top 10 sire breeding
Perlino stallion at stud
Bay tobiano stallion at stud
2928
July
August
October
November
December
September
September 3 - 5, 2010July 2, 3, 4, 2010 Diamond Classic Double ShowWild West Classic (Peruvian Horse Club of BC) Saskatoon, SKOlds, AB Saskatchewan Judge: Mrs Cricket Donoho Judge: Nicholas Breaux Alberta & Juan Sandigo BC Perru Judge: Mr Andres SalinasContact Sherri Rosia (403)932-7032 Contact: Phoebe Soles (306) 929-2350 or
Spencerville Fair - Spencerville, ONSutton County Fair - Sutton, Ontario Date: September 12, 2010Date: August 7, 2010 Phone: ( 613) 925-4385Phone ( 289) 576-0201 Paso Fino classesGaited classes
Peterborough County Fair - Peterborough, OntarioMerickville Fair - Merickville, ON Date: Sept 24, 2010Date: August 7, 2010 Phone: (705) 324-5551Phone: (613) 258-2860 Gaited classesPaso Fino classes
Wild Pink Yonder (charity ride - Breast Cancer) Erin County Fair - Erin, OntarioStart: Waterton Lakes National Park, AB Date: Oct 10, 2010 Date: August 14, 2010 Phone: (519) 833-2808End: Sherwood Park, AB Gaited classesDate: September 4, 2010Distance: approximately 325 riding milesTiming: 22 daysPhone: (780) 363-0003Fax: (780) 363-0004E-mail: [email protected]
Canadian National Peruvian Horse ShowAugust 20 - 22, 2010Cloverdale, BCJudge: Pepe Risso JrContact Rob Sjodin (250) 832-1188
Hoof Prints of Hope (charity ride - Alzheimer)P.O. Box 178Lamont ABT0B 2R0Rose Mary AxellPhone: (780) 895-1019E-mail: Peter ThibodeauPager (780) 491-2560
[email protected] [email protected]
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September/October 2010 submission deadline August 20, 2010Online Sept 01,2010 Print on Demand Sept 15 2010March/April 2010 Premier issue Features submission deadline February 20, 2010Tennessee Walking HorseOnline March 01,2010 Print on Demand March 15 2010Ranch workFeatures hoof bootsGaited horses in Canada editorial Provincial and Federal Park trails (ON,QC,NL)Cross border breeding
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The Sask Peruvian Horse Club has partnered with the Alberta PERRU Club to put on this double point show, sanctioned by the Peruvian Horse Association of Canada, the Alberta Walking Horse Association and Friends Of the Sound Horse, an all breed gaited horse association. Our judges are both very familiar with gaited horses and are FOSH guest carded.
We are going to have:Full Peruvian Championship ClassesTennessee Walker Western, English, 2gait, 3gait classes and ChampionshipsIcelandic horse Classes and ChampionshipPlus Several Open Gaited Breed Classes for any naturally gaited horse,
Including a 50/50 stakes class, high point versatility award and some cash prizes!
Contact any of the following people for more information on either event:
PJ Soles at 306 929 2350 or Marion Bear at 306 763 9586 or
Sylvian Baynton at 306 668 6801
Or you can check out our website for links to our sanctioning associations, entry forms, class lists and more at
[email protected]@gmail.com
www.saskperuvians.net
Stallion Directory
Nevado X Springtime Princesa
Springtime Radiante is a stallion with great temperament and winning gait. He attained the Top 10 Sires list in 2001 & 2009, his offspring have accumulated numerous regional and national championships in all divisions of gaitContactJo Seggie-Flemming157 Rox Siding RdCobden Ontario, K0J 1K0Phone# 613-646-2890
General Guidelines: Gaited Canada welcomes your story and photography submissions. We especially look for well-written breed versatility stories, trail, open contest, and group activity photography, information that will help your fellow riders,short tips, news items, and new products. Article suggestions are also welcome. We reserve the right toedit for length, style, clarity, and accuracy. Submit timely material at least four months prior to issuedate.I grant Gaited Canada permission to print my text/photos free of charge.
Title/Destination:______________________________________
Name:______________________________________________
Street Address:____________________________________________
City/State:___________________________________________Phone:_____________________________________________email:______________________________________________email:______________________________________________
Signature:___________________________________________
Date:________________________
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The Sask Peruvian Horse Club has partnered with the Alberta PERRU Club to put on this double point show, sanctioned by the Peruvian Horse Association of Canada, the Alberta Walking Horse Association and Friends Of the Sound Horse, an all breed gaited horse association. Our judges are both very familiar with gaited horses and are FOSH guest carded.
We are going to have:Full Peruvian Championship ClassesTennessee Walker Western, English, 2gait, 3gait classes and ChampionshipsIcelandic horse Classes and ChampionshipPlus Several Open Gaited Breed Classes for any naturally gaited horse,
Including a 50/50 stakes class, high point versatility award and some cash prizes!
Contact any of the following people for more information on either event:
PJ Soles at 306 929 2350 or Marion Bear at 306 763 9586 or
Sylvian Baynton at 306 668 6801
Or you can check out our website for links to our sanctioning associations, entry forms, class lists and more at
[email protected]@gmail.com
www.saskperuvians.net
Stallion Directory
Nevado X Springtime Princesa
Springtime Radiante is a stallion with great temperament and winning gait. He attained the Top 10 Sires list in 2001 & 2009, his offspring have accumulated numerous regional and national championships in all divisions of gaitContactJo Seggie-Flemming157 Rox Siding RdCobden Ontario, K0J 1K0Phone# 613-646-2890
General Guidelines: Gaited Canada welcomes your story and photography submissions. We especially look for well-written breed versatility stories, trail, open contest, and group activity photography, information that will help your fellow riders,short tips, news items, and new products. Article suggestions are also welcome. We reserve the right toedit for length, style, clarity, and accuracy. Submit timely material at least four months prior to issuedate.I grant Gaited Canada permission to print my text/photos free of charge.
Title/Destination:______________________________________
Name:______________________________________________
Street Address:____________________________________________
City/State:___________________________________________Phone:_____________________________________________email:______________________________________________email:______________________________________________
Signature:___________________________________________
Date:________________________
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practicality: noun Definition: concern with actual use Synonyms: common sense, horse sense
Introduction to gaitThe mechanics of gaitConformation of gaitShow gait vs trail gaitSuppling to improve gaitBits and head gearTrimming and shoeing for natural angles and smooth gaitTrail and obstacle training
Combining natural horsemanship and traditional breed training methods, Stefanie forms a connection built on confidence and cooperation, developing a safe, sane and sound pleasurehorse. Throughout the process of building skills and confidence, Stefanie works on defining and honing the natural gait of each horse. Understanding the mechanics of gait, the individual horse's ability, conformation and genetics are all taken in to consideration
Trademark FarmsDarden, TN 38328toll free 1-877-801-7276 cell 731-845-5752 email [email protected]
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We want your trail stories and photos!!
Ridden a great trail lately?Planning on a group ride? Take your camera and tell us all about it
Artworks
www.artworkspasofinos.com
Paso Finos________
used Paso Fino tereque (training saddle)approximately 15” inch seat.Designed for Casa Dosa tack
fits traditional build Paso Fino, encourages correct seat. Solid saddle, well cared for.
email [email protected]
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practicality: noun Definition: concern with actual use Synonyms: common sense, horse sense
Introduction to gaitThe mechanics of gaitConformation of gaitShow gait vs trail gaitSuppling to improve gaitBits and head gearTrimming and shoeing for natural angles and smooth gaitTrail and obstacle training
Combining natural horsemanship and traditional breed training methods, Stefanie forms a connection built on confidence and cooperation, developing a safe, sane and sound pleasurehorse. Throughout the process of building skills and confidence, Stefanie works on defining and honing the natural gait of each horse. Understanding the mechanics of gait, the individual horse's ability, conformation and genetics are all taken in to consideration
Trademark FarmsDarden, TN 38328toll free 1-877-801-7276 cell 731-845-5752 email [email protected]
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We want your trail stories and photos!!
Ridden a great trail lately?Planning on a group ride? Take your camera and tell us all about it
Artworks
www.artworkspasofinos.com
Paso Finos________
used Paso Fino tereque (training saddle)approximately 15” inch seat.Designed for Casa Dosa tack
fits traditional build Paso Fino, encourages correct seat. Solid saddle, well cared for.
email [email protected]
Darden, TN
1-877-801-7276
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1-877-801-7276
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