The Paso Fino Horse Association's (PFHA) 34th Annual Grand National Championship show at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and AgriCenter brought together the best of the best to compete head-to-head for various titles during the weeklong event. The schedule included 120 classes ranging from versatility and Western, to performance, pleasure and Fino. In addition to the competition, with amateur, youth and open divisions, the event featured a trade fair, a stallion service auction, Breeders’ Sweepstakes classes, programs and games for the youth and various clinics and forums throughout the week.

The members of the Paso Fino Horse Association voted on Ann Harper Howell to be Amateur Owner of the Year. In addition, Alexandra Klepak was awarded the Amateur Owner of the Year title with the highest number of accumulated points in the system. Furthermore, Carlos Figueroa was recognized as Trainer of the Year and received an award based on his contribution, talent and skill. And Petronio de la Clara, owned my Maverick Equity Partners, LLC, was acclaimed as the horse with the highest number of accumulated points in the system. All other winners and results for each individual class can be found on the website for the Paso Fino Horse Association at www.pfha.org.

The Paso Fino Horse Association would like to extend a special thanks to all of our sponsors, judges, stewards, committees, members, staff, volunteers and patrons that assistance in making this annual event such an amazing success.


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