EVENTS CALENDAR -2009

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TWO GREAT STALLIONS - ONE TOUGH CHOICE New for 2009, Fina Vista Farm will be offering a second stallion for  breeding services.  Along with the multi-champion, Mercenario deLa Libertad, a Classic Fino son of El Classico de Plebeyo, we are now pleased to add Destino del Cardenal, a gorgeous pure black son of Mandato de La Luisa, for your consideration. Check out their pages for more information on these beautiful and accomplished horses.

ROAD TRIP TO THE EQUINE AFFAIRE, OHIO CCPFHA is offering an organized trip to 'Equine Affaire' in Columbus, Ohio in April 2009. Equine Affaire is one of the USA Premiere Equine Exposition and Equestrian Gatherings. Four days of clinics, seminars, and demonstrations from an exceptional lineup of horse-industry professionals along with world class shopping, representatives from many different breeds, and youth-oriented activities. There is an educational program with more than 230 non-repeating clinics, demonstrations and seminars. Hundreds of vendors in the largest equine trade show in the Midwest. Breed, horse, and farm exhibits showcasing breeds from all over the world. To read all about this terrific Affaire go to www.equineaffaire.com. We have come up with some pricing for this trip, however, it will really be dependant on the number of members who wish to go.g. To register or for more information, contact Denise Chandler at Petisepasofinos@aol.com.

WORKING EQUITATION CLINIC WITH KIMBERLY GARVIS Organized by: Winnie Stott, Winsong Farm Dates: May 23rd or 24th, 2009 (sign up for the Saturday OR the Sunday) Location: Winsong Farm, Palgrave, Ontario Clinician: Kimberly Garvis has spent many years in Brazil training and competing in the super exciting sport of Working Equitation.  This is a timed event involving individual horses navigating a course of obstacles on one day and basic dressage on another day.  Camilla, Margaret and Victoria attended the clinic as spectators in November and plan to take horses to this next clinic in May.  It looks like a super fun activity  for horse and rider.  Open to all breeds, but we think Pasos will love it.  To see what it's about, check out  Winnie's Blog from last clinic. For full details and registration information contact Winnie Stott,  email: winsong.farm@routcom.com.  Registration is limited so don't delay.  Here is a link to a youtube video of a winning working equitation competitor: . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5895K-Xjupk&feature=related

PASO FINO CLINIC WITH MARY RIZO-PATRON Presented by: Central Canada Paso Fino Horse Association Location: Niagara Fair Grounds, Niagara Street, Welland, Ontario. Dates: May 16-17th, 2009 Indoor arena facilities and stalls available.  This year we will be featuring Mary Rizo-Patron, a professional Paso Fino trainier and Exhibitor from PLa Amistad Paso Fino Farm, in Waynesville, Ohio. Watch the CCPFHA Coming Events page for more info.  For details or to register, contact Robert Darling, at rodarpasofinos@sympatico.ca. Mary is making a repeat visit to Canada to give a clinic for CCPFHA due to popular demand.  Register early to avoid disappointment.

Destino

Mercenario

OPEN GAITED HORSE SHOW Hosted By: Round's Ranch, Elmvale, Ontario Date: May 23rd, 2009 Lots of fun including breed classes and open classes for all gaited breeds. Details: http://www.roundsranch.com/horses_ponies.htm Contact: Dominic Duvall - kentuckyboy93@hotmail.com

TRAIL RIDE IN THE SHORT HILLS Presented by:  Central Canada Paso Fino Horse Association Location: Short Hills Provincial Park, near St. Catharine's, Ontario One day ride with in the beautiful Short Hills open to any and all CCPFHA members.  Gorogeous scenery, not to be missed.  In very close proximity to the Clinic described above on the Monday immediately after. Contact: Robert Darling to register and for more information

TRAIL RIDE IN MONO CLIFFS PARK Presented by:  Central Canada Paso Fino Horse Association Location: Mono Cliffs Park, Mono Cliffs, Ontario Date: August 1, 2009 See Pictures from past Mono Cliffs Ride, click here. One day ride with brown bag lunch with in the magnificent Mono Cliffs Park. Contact: Jeannie Harris for more information.

SUTTON FAIR HORSE SHOW - GAITED CLASSES! Date:  Saturday August 8th, 2009. Location:   Sutton Fair Grounds, Sutton, Ont. This event is a well recognized yearly fair where many classes of horses are exhibited. Each year their committee offers classes for gaited horses and all gaited breeds are invited to attend. This year there will be 19 classes divided up into Open Gaited, Fun classes, Mountain Horse and Paso Fino.  Please contact: Anne McKeown 905-478-1530 or almckeown@hotmail.com  for further information.

GAITED HORSE FUN SHOW Presented by:  Central Canada Paso Fino Horse Association Location: Erin Fairgrounds, Erin, Ontario Date: Sunday August 16th, 2009 Lots of fun classes, lots of great prizes, lots of good times and all at a great low price! Check CCPFHA website for full details and registration information click here and look under "Fun Show". See Pictures from previous CCPFHA shows here. Contact: Camilla Willings email: finavistafarm@hotmail.com or 519-848-6326

LINDSAY FAIR HORSE SHOW - GAITED CLASSES Date:  Friday, September 18th, 2009. Location:   Lindsay Fairgrounds, Lindsay, Ontario This event is a well recognized yearly fair where many classes of horses are exhibited. Each year their committee offers classes for gaited horses and all gaited breeds are invited to attend.  For More Information on this and other Gaited Horse Group of Ontario events,  check the GHGO website.

PASO FINO AND PERUVIAN PASO SHOW Hosted by: CCPFHA and OPHA Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2009,   9am start              Judge: Karen Cabic Location: Black's Equine Centre, Hamilton This is our training event for the 2010 Pointed Show.  We will have a certified Paso Fino and/or Peruvian Paso judge.  There will be a short clinic/seminar, followed by some Paso Fino classes and some Peruvian Paso classes and some combined classes.  We are making this event as affordable as possible to maximize participation.  Bring your horse and have fun! Registration and information: Betty Bassett

TRAIL RIDE IN THE COPELAND FOREST Hosted by: CCPFHA Date:Sunday, June 7th, 2009 Location: Copeland Forest, near Barrie, Ontario This event will take place during OEF Horse Week, so come out and celebrate your horse!  This is a one day trail ride with byo brown bag lunch through the beautiful sandy trails of the Copeland Forest. Contact: Diane Vollick

MANSFIELD WEEKEND TRAIL RIDE Presented by: Central Paso Fino Horse Association Location: Dufferin Forest, Mansfield Ontario Dates: October 2-4th, 2009 Gorgeous sandy trails that stretch form miles in the Dufferin Forest.  Book for the weekend, with cabins for the riders and paddocks for the horses and all meals provided or just come out and ride for the day and have lunch provided. For full details and registration information click here.  For information on more CCPFHA events, click here.

CCPFHA OPEN HOUSE AND FIESTA Hosted by: CCPFHA Date:  10 - 4pm, Saturday June 20th, 2009 Location: Forest Gait Farm, 8122 Eramosa/Garafraxa Townline, Fergus, Ontario This inaugural event is sure to be the highlight of the year!  Forest Gait Farm Paso Finos is opening up their farm for a fun-filled day of latin music and food, demonstrations of the Paso Fino, test rides for the public, games and general festiveness.  More details to come... bring your horse, bring your dancing shoes.  If you've ever wanted to try a Paso Fino... here is your chance! Open to all.  Potluck dinner for CCPFHA members to follow at 5 pm. Volunteers are needed and some accommodations available for horses/people on 1st come-1st serve. Contact: Marijean Harris, 519-787-2909.

ERIN FALL FAIR HORSE SHOW - GAITED CLASSES! Date:  October 10th, 2008. Location:   Erin Fairgrounds, Erin, Ont. This is a great Fall Fair for horse-lovers with many participants on all kinds of horses.  For the past few years they have offered gaited horse classes, with open gaited classes and breed-specific gaited classes.  Turnout is always the best of the fall fairs with regards to gaited horses.  With no entry fees and cash prizes - this is guaranteed good times, people! It is usually held on Thanksgiving weekend.  Details to follow.

COBDEN FALL FAIR - PARADE, DEMOS, TRAIL RIDE, ETC Dates: August 27-30, 2009 Location: Cobden, ON (one hour west of Ottawa) Cobden is celebrating its 150th Fair  and we are doing lots of horsey events. There is a parade thursday night the 27th at 6 pm, Paso Fino demonstrations over the weekend in the arena and a trail ride on sunday the 30th. Artworks Paso Finos  invites folks to bring their gaited horses and join us in the celebrations. There is the use of a paddock for your horse and a rustic log cabin for you if you are able to come. Contact: Jo Seggie, 613-646-2890,  www.artworkspasofinos.com

THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR Date: November 6th to 15th, 2009 Location: Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, ON CCPFHA plans to participate for the 7th year in the Spirit of the Horse, organized by the Ontario Equestrian Federation at The Royal, with an information booth, a stall with a Paso Fino and daily demonstrations.  Volunteers are needed for demos, booth, etc. Contact: finavistafarm@hotmail.com or janet@myhorse.ca.

SUNRISE HOOFBEAT CHALLENGE Date: 10am to 1pm,  September 26th, 2009 Location: Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre, Puslinch, ON IThis pledge/sponsor event is an important fundraiser for a very worthy cause.  Sunrise is hoping that you can participate by riding your horse, walking your dog, walking yourself or donating prizes,etc. Maybe you can gather up a group and come together. It is a wonderful day and participating with a minimum amount of $50.00 worth of pledges entitles you to a free BBQ lunch, Sunrise T-shirt, ribbon for your horse, goodies for your dog, super prizes, gifts, etc. Contact: Joan at 519-837-0558 ext.21  joan@sunrise-therapeutic.ca www.sunrise-therapeutic.ca

CCPFHA CHRISTMAS PARTY AND DINNER Hosted By: CCPFHA Location: Glen Eagle Golf Club, Highway 50, north of Bolton, Ontario Date: December 2009 Highlights: A beautiful location, an excellent meal, a great price, good friends, beautiful slide show, an informative speaker, a Silent Auction, free membership draw and awards presentation. Check here for more details. See photos of members and their horses here.

THE 2009 HORSE FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL Hosted by: PPHAO Date: Sunday June 14th, 2009, 11-5pm       Admission: $10 Location: Black's Equine Centre, Hamilton, ON, IFeaturing Peruvian and international food, folkloric groups and dancers, and of course AMAZING HORSES FROM DIFFENT BREEDS, Also HERO FROM THE START rock band, plus other attractions and a surprise or two. Don't miss this unique event! Contact: Carlos Escudero, email: pasohorse@rogers.com