The Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) announced their 2009 award winners through their e-newsletter. The following list includes those outstanding participants in the Paso Fino horse world who shined in 2009.

Trainer of the Year
Ricky Mendoza

Voted Amateur Owner of the Year
Debbie Suder - Rockville, VA

Amateur Owner of the Year
Gay Culverhouse - Middleborough, MA

Senior Amateur Owner of the Year
Glen Van Loon - Murray, KY

High Point Junior (13-15) of the Year
Jo Beth Gaston - Chester, SC

High Point Junior (16-17) of the Year
Katherine Martin - Minooka, IL

High Point Sub Junior (7-9) of the Year
Ali Bedell - Sikeston, MO

High Point Sub Junior (10-12) of the Year
Stephanie Zardon - Pembroke Pines, FL

High Point Youth of the Year
Ali Bedell - Sikeston, MO

High Point USEF/PFHA Youth of the Year
Brett Aldred, Jr. - Lenoir, SC

2009 High Point Competitive Trail Horse of the Year
Eduardo el Negrito Knight - Diane Wingle - Golden, CO

2009 High Point Endurance Trail Horse of the Year
MRPF Penique Brillante, Kristy Worthington - Scales Mound, IL

2009 High Point Pleasure Trail Horse of the Year
Astaciana de Alrena, Lindsay Campbell - Lake City, FL

2009 Highest Hours Paso For Pleasure
Vickie Smith - Kelso, WA

2009 High Point Specialty Horse of the Year
White Star's Alumbrado, White Star Farms, Inc. - Homestead, FL

2009 High Point Gelding of the Year
Diego de Camelot, Deborah and Jerry Jacobs - Auburn, IL

2009 High Point Horse of the Year
Coloso’s Billie, Lisa Stickley - Sugarloaf, PA

2009 Hall of Fame
Semilla de Corozon Bravo, Jennifer Kelce - Sarasota, FL

2009 Ponderosa Coloso Memorial Trophy
Ambar del Ocho, John and Myra King