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International Seminar

FROM SEPTEMBER 30TH TO OCTOBER 6TH 2007TRASLASIERRA VALLEY - CÓRDOBA - ARGENTINA

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Haras Ampascachi is an establishment dedicated to the breeding, raising, training and trading of the Peruvian Paso Horse, and it carries out its activities in the Traslasierra Valley, located in the Province of Cordoba, in the Argentine Republic.

Our deep love and commitment that link us with these magnificent horses, have promoted this seminar, which is organised in order to preserve its main characteristics, bearing in mind both the user as well as the spread of the breed and its growth in the market.

We know that a badly tamed horse may spoil genetic excellence; that is why this seminar is geared towards breeders and owners who wish to increase their knowledge and improve their skills in taming and training and educating the Peruvian Paso Horse breed.

The topics deal with the techniques, details and secrets of the taming of a Peruvian Paso Horse, applying didactic methods which the attendants will find useful when guiding their riders in the day to day work with each animal. In order to achieve this, we will work on the communication with the horse, based on the principle of rational taming, so as to achieve docility and obedience via leadership and not by submission.

The programme is geared towards reinforcing the link between the rider and the horse, developing the talent and the equestrian art, putting emphasising on the traditions, with the aim of preserving the ancestral pleasure of riding. For this reason, we have developed a programme in which —from the exercises of taming (foot on the ground), to the mounted and perfectly bridled horse— we will show all the traditional exercises of taming according to the Peruvian way, and their work instruments as well.

The dynamics of the classes will include a theoretical part, with demonstrations and practical exercises where the participants, guided by the speakers, will apply on tamed horses, each one of the developed steps.The theoretical classes will be in the morning and the practical ones in the afternoon.These activities will be complemented with two lectures, followed by a debate between the attendants and the speaker. All the contents will be presented both in English and Spanish

For the presentation of the different topics and the development of the activities, we have invited important judges from Peru, who also are committed breeders, and train and tame their own horses; and a veterinarian specialised in body language, horse ethology and psychology, who has carried her knowledge worldwide.

Through this meeting, we want to offer breeders and users of this race, a place where there is room not only for knowledge, but also comradeship and the exchange of experiences. The beauty of the surrounding landscape, the comfort of our cottage, the regional cuisine accompanied with Argentine wines and music will provide a favourable environment for an unforgettable experience.

D. JOSÉ MANUEL RIZO PATRÓN (PERU)Breeder from Peru, and Agronomist Engineer by professionHis first contact with ANCPCPP was in 1958, through his uncle Eduardo Rizo, presenting horses from his uncle’s breeding ranch and others breeders from Peru.In 1962 he starts his own breeding and he presents his own horse, totally completed by him, and he achieves his first mare muzzle champion in 1972.He has been an official member of the Peruvian National Association since 1985 and he belonged to the ANCPCPP (National Peruvian Horse Association) of Ecuador for many years, a country where he lived for 20 years.Since 1978, he has been official Judge in two national contests in Mamacona and in more than 50 National and International contests.He participated as an exhibitor at the CPP Congress held in Arequipa in 2004, and has written many articles for the Ecuador National Association magazine.

LECTURERS

D. JAVIER LA ROSA MUSANTE (PERU)An Agronomist Engineer and breeder of Peruvian Paso Horses for more than 5 decades, he is a man who works daily in the fields, where he bridles his own horses.This labour has been his passion since he was a child, and he belongs to the generation —maybe the last one— who used the PPH up to 11 hours on a working day. He has had a long career as a judge, which dates back to the 1960’s. Since he was 14, he has been a judge assistant to renown breeders such as Don Luis Ascásubi, Antonio Graña Elizalde, Mario Cánepa y Carlos Luna, whose work has left its mark on the race in the past century.He is the nephew of Don José Musante, founder of ANCPCPP; he is a lifelong member of this entity, to which he has belonged since 1964.He was a judge in the first departmental competition in Lima in 1976, and in the last National one in the USA. Besides, he will be the Official Judge at the Mamacona National contest in 2007, which will take place from September 16th to 23rd. Besides, he is a teacher at the Seminar which is part of the training for new judges organised by the ANCPCPP in Mamacona and he has published articles in different written media, such as the magazine “Orgullo del Perú” (Pride of Peru).

DRA. ANAHÍ ZLOTNIK (ARGENTINA)Veterinarian Surgeon graduated at the Faculty of Veterinary of the National University of Buenos Aires. She specialises in Animal Behaviour, Homeopathy and different Therapeutic Massage techniques, and she has a long career in the treatment of canines, felines and equines. A federated jump equestrienne and horse trainer with special training in natural horsemanship.Coordinator and responsible of the first Equine Protection and Wellbeing Commission of the Argentine Association of Equine Veterinarians. Her specialised informative and review articles are published in Specialised Magazines and other written media from: Argentina, Chile, Spain and the United Sates.

LECTURERS

GUEST LECTURER:

D. JOSÉ RISSO MONTES (PERU)Lawyer by profession, Director General of the magazine “Orgullo del Perú” (Pride of Peru)He has been a member of ANCPCPP for 27 years, and he has delivered speeches about the race in Argentina, Central America y several times in the USA, where he is also a member of the American Association of Owners and Breeders of Peruvian Paso Horses (AAOBPPH).He has been an Official Judge of Peruvian Paso Horse since 1985, and he has judged in more than 75 competitions in almost every country where the race is bred, especially in Peru, the USA, Canada and Germany.

• INTRODUCTION

a) The way we understand the Peruvian Paso Horse.b) Origin.c) What we want the animal for.

1. Selection, breeding and raising of the Peruvian Paso Horse and its genetic enhancement.

2. The judging in relation to the evolution of the race up to the present day and its future.

• PRESENTATION

It is about the presentation of the horse in a competition: Physical condition, body fatness, way of handling it, etc.

• EDUCATING THE HORSE

We shall deal with education, or horse taming, from the day it is born until the day it is saddled and ready to ride. Consequently, the topics to be dealt with, are geared towards:

a) Socialization (different situations) Raised completely in the field, with no human contact, raising in a stable with contact with others, etc.).b) Ground taming: its stages.c) Saddle taming: Its stages (putting all the harnesses, bit, reins, saddle, etc., its functions, flexing exercises, perfecting its gaits, the collection: Its technique)

PROGRAMME CONTENTS

LECTURES

• RAISING

a) General Criteria.b) Morphology for the desired function.c) Importance of the hooves, conformation and measurements (the relation between the measurements), farriery: its ways.d) Horse language, psychology and way of communicating.

• ATTENDANTS USD 2.500.-Including: - Attendance to lectures and theoretical and practical classes. - Material for the seminar. - Transfer to Córdoba Airport. — Haras Ampascachi — Córdoba Airport. - Accommodation at the family cottage. (a) - Full board. (b) - Use of the tennis court, swimming pool, common spaces and the facilities of the La Quebrada Golf Club, with private entrance from our facilities. (c)

• ACCOMPANYING GUESTS USD 1.400.-Including: - Transfer to Córdoba Airport. — Haras Ampascachi — Córdoba Airport. - Accommodation at the family cottage. (a) - Full board. (b) - Use of the tennis court, swimming pool, common spaces and the facilities of the La Quebrada Golf Club, with private entrance from our facilities. (c) - 1 Whole day excursion to Merlo or Túneles de Pocho (Pocho Tunels) and 1 half a day excursion to the source of the Mina Claver River (or similar). (d)

(a) Double occupancy rate Availability is limited. The allocation of rooms will be made according to availability, and following confirmation of registration on a first-come-first-served basis. A maximum of two accompanying guests per attendand.(b) Incluye: - Country breakfast with home-made bread, sausages and cheese, cereals, yoghurt, home-made jam, fresh fruits of the season, juice and infusions. - Tea with patisseries and sweets of our own making, marmalade and infusions. - Mid morning and mid afternoon snacks - Lunch and dinner with a home-made menu combining the traditional flavours and recipes with modern cooking techniques. It includes appetizers, main dish and dessert. - Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including a bottle of home wine, and three additional alcoholic drinks per day per person. - As long as guests inform us in advance about their special requirements, dishes not included in the menu will be served or prepared to people who are vegetarian (or vegan) or are following a special diet, due to religious beliefs or health problems.

(c) The use of the golf course is subject to availability and must be booked in advance.(d) The excursions are listed as merely informative and will be coordinated with our guests upon their arrival at the Haras, subject to weather conditions and availability by the providers.

COSTS (PRICES LISTED IN US DOLLARS)

email: info@harasampascachi.com

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Telephone number: 0054 – 351 – 4221257Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 13:30 and from 14.30 to 18:30 (Argentina Time)

SOME DETAILS ABOUT OUR COTTAGE:

We have lounges equipped with satellite TV and DVD, but there is no TV in the bedrooms.There is telephone service in the common spaces and internet connexion in our administrative office for those guests who may need to use it, but not in their bedrooms.Most of the furnishings in all the rooms are the original ones of the cottage, and every piece has been restored, preserving its material and design. For this reason, some of our beds do not adjust to standard hotel measures. The kitchen and waiters service starts at 8:00 am and finishes at 00:30. In order to provide our visitors with the best comfort, no dress code is required. However, they are requested to wear appropriate attire and shoes to go into the family and dining rooms.Since there are no child care facilities, and considering the kind of activities laid on at our premises, and in order to create an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity for our guests, no reservations will be made for minors under 16 years of age.

REGISTRATION:In order to confirm the registration and reservation of accompanying guests, a deposit of 50% of the whole amount of the rate must be made, via bank transfer or deposit on an account designated by the organization. Registration and reservation close on September 10th, 2007.

MEANS OF PAYMENT:An advance should be made via bank transfer or deposit. The remaining in cash or by credit card, Visa or Master.

REBATES:Those who register up to August 13th 2007 inclusive, will get a rebate of 10% of the total amount to be paid.Members of the Peruvian Horse Owners and Breeders Association, will get a rebate of 35%. This rebate will be granted only if they are not accompanied by other accompanying guests. Those who avail themselves of the rebate, will share a room with another attendant who fulfils the same requisite, under mutual consent and agreement.Rebates are non-accumulative.

CANCELATION POLICY:Those who cancel their registration before September 10th 2007, will get a refund of 40% of the total amount paid. Alter that date, no refunds will be made.

REGISTRATION AND ENQUIRIES

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TOURISM AND COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES

PROGRAMME

15 to 19

Monday 1 9 to 13

13:30 to 14:30

Theoretical class: IntroductionRaising I, General criteria, morphology; hooves, conformation and measurements, farriery)LunchPractise in the track and corrals

Sunday 30TimeDay Activity

Arrival to the Haras from the AirportWe hand in the material.Afternoon freeWelcoming dinner and presentation

15 to 19

20 to 21:30

Tuesday 2 9 to 13

13:30 to 15

Theoretical /practical class: Raising II (Horse language, psychology and way of communicating)LunchTheoretical /practical class: Education I (Socialization) Lecture I (selection, breeding and raising)

15 to 1920 to 21:30

Thursday 4 9 to 13

13:30 to 15

Theoretical class: Education III(Saddle taming: All its stages)LunchPractise in the track and corralsLecture II (Judging)

15 to 1921:30

Friday 5 9 to 13

13:30 to 15

Theoretical class: Presentation in competitionsLunchPractise in the track and corralsFarewell dinner with musical show

Saturday 6 Morning freeDeparture towards Córdoba Airport

15 to 1921:30

Wednesday 3 9 to 13

13:30 to 15

Theoretical class: Education II(Ground taming: all its stages)LunchPractise in the track and corralsDinner with folk music

LLEARNEARN MOREMORE ABOUTABOUT T THEHE P PERUVIANERUVIAN P PASOASO H HORSEORSE

International Seminar

FROM SEPTEMBER 30TH TO OCTOBER 6TH 2007

TRASLASIERRA VALLEY - CÓRDOBA - ARGENTINA