This year is well under way and plans for the 2008 Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) Grand National show are already in the works.

"Celebracion del Paso Fino" is the theme for Nationals this year. We all gather at the shows, participate in parades and trail rides, not only to see old friends and meet new people but to celebrate this wonderful breed. It is my hope that this year and every year will be about the grace, beauty and fire of the Paso Fino.

Judges for the 2008 National Show are:

—Rick Shaffer
—Don Schanche
—Alice Page
—Willman Rodriguez
—Angelo Usategui
—Jorge Torres (1st Alternate if needed)
—Luis Laguna-Mimos (2nd Alternate if needed)

Changes for the 2008 Show

-The Youth portion of the show will be held on Saturday and Sunday, adding an extra day to the National Show. This will hopefully decrease the number of days that these children would need to be absent from school as well as afford them the opportunity to shine in their very own "National Show."

-A pamphlet will be mailed out to each member to determine who will need a printed version of the prize list. It will be available online as always for easy downloading.

-The exhibitor party will be in the form of a "sit down" dinner complete with awards and a live band. Make plans to attend this gala on Thursday night. Support and celebrate the Amateur Owner of the Year, Hall of Fame inductees, High Point and Senior High Point winner as well as the High Point horse and Gelding of the Year.

The National Show Committee is here for you. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the National Show Chairman, Gwyn Wright or any of our show committee members listed below.

—Gwyn Wright, Chairperson at [email protected]
—Glenn Petty, Show Management
—Robin Ratliff, PFHA President
—Carlos Tobon, Youth Committee
—Christy Meyer, Youth committee
—Steve Chandler, Class Sponsorships at [email protected]
—Steve Burgess, Class Sponsorships at [email protected]
—Cindy Griffeth, Nat'l Show Committee
—Dick Lockhart, Nat'l Show Committee
—Ann Howell, Additional Sponsorships at [email protected]
—Jerry "Spud" Maulsby, Awards
—Babs Buffington, Ribbon Presenter at [email protected]
—Ray Fajardo, Farm Sponsorships at [email protected]
—Milda Minter, Farm Sponsorships at [email protected]
—Mary Rizo-Patron, Stallion Service Auction
—Ann Furr, Silent Auction at [email protected]
—Suzy Varner, Decorations
—Kim and Greg Willis, Decorations
—Mary Emmons, PFHA Executive Director
—Cori Clark, Nat'l Show Committee (PFHA Office) at [email protected]
—Marilyn Norton, Show Secretary

Make your plans early to attend Nationals as this is one celebration you won't want to miss!