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February:
Horse Expo Pomona
Equine Affair has decided not to hold their event in California any
longer. So the Expo staff has decided to present the Horse Expo Pomona to
continue to bring education and entertainment to the horse loving crowd who
consistently attends the event in Pomona each year. Expo staff have over a
decade of experience putting on the Western States Horse Expo (the gold
standard of equine expos) held every year in Sacramento (this year: June
8-10, 2012). This year they're rolling out a festive and unique new event:
Horse Expo Pomona, the first of its kind in Southern California
When: 2/2/2012
Judges: na/
Points Qualify: No
Where: Pomona Fairplex
Address: 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. 91768
Contact: Bob Rains
Email: RanchoFino@aol.com
Annual Awards Banquet
If you attended the Gold Cup Exhibitor's Party, then you know what fun
it was! We're planning on doing it all over again...complete with a fabulous
dinner, Karaoke, dancing to great music, and our High Point Awards
presentation. Make your plans to attend the Equine Affaire at the Fairplex
and then join everyone for the Awards Banquet at the Coco Palms Restaurant
(only a few minutes away). Tickets are $45 each and it's a
First-Come-First-Serve basis as we only have 75 seats available. Please mail
your check to Jesus Cruz, 1632 N. Laurel Ave. #112, Los Angeles, Ca. 90046.
When: 2/6/2010
Judges: N/A
Points Qualify: No
Where: Coco Palm Restaurant
Address: 1600 Fairplex Drive., Pomona, CA. 91768
Contact: Jesus Cruz
Email: jcruz624@ca.rr.com
March:
Spring Fling
The CPFHA, in conjunction with PFHA and USEF (United States Equestrian
Federation) will put on a new show, named The Spring Fling, on March 31,
2012. The Spring Fling 2012 will be our first show of the year. This has
been a highly requested one day show to kick off the new show season. Come
in on Friday, March 30, show on Saturday, March 31, and leave on Sunday,
April 1. The facility offers a 125 x 270 show arena with a large warm-up
arena and covered bleachers. We can walk to a great restaurant on the
grounds called The Finish Line. This should be a fun show to begin our
season.
When: 3/31/2012
Judges: Alex Zapata
Points Qualify: Yes
Where: Pomona Fairplex
Address: 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. 91768
Contact: Phyllis Buteyn - 760.345.2518
Email: pbuteyn@dc.rr.com
May:
Fiesta of the Spanish Horse
Fiesta of The Spanish Horse is held each spring at Los Angeles
Equestrian Center. It is a three-day event that features the Fiesta Charity
Horse Show which is a multi-breed competitions that includes an OPEN
Dressage Show on Wednesday and a New Special "Fiesta Charity Spectacular"
show performed on Saturday evening. Performances demonstrate the agility of
all breeds of horses that date back to the original Spanish Bred Horse
brought to America in the 1400's. The event is filled with a variety of
vendors and authentic Spanish food. This one of a kind world of
entertainment is not to be missed. See many of your favorite acts and many
new acts added each year..
When: 5/4/2012 - 5/6/2012
Judges: Robert Yunits
Points Qualify: Yes
Where: Los Angeles Equestrian Center
Address: 400 Riverside Dr., Burbank, CA. 91506
Contact: Joanne Asman - 818.842.8444
Email:
info@fiestaspanishhorse.com
Western Gold Cup Challenge
CPFHA Show Committee Chairman announced that the 2012 Gold Cup would be
held at the Industry Hills Expo Center. This the same location as our last
three Gold Cup Shows. Established in 1981, the Industry Hills Expo Center is
a world-class, state-of-the-art facility nestled within the City of
Industry. The Industry Hills Expo Center offers a private, 125-acre gated
facility with three unique venues: the Grand Arena, the Pavilion and the
Avalon Room. The property is meticulously maintained and its hilltop
location provides for dramatic views of the entire surrounding valley.
Where: 5/19/2012 - 5/20/2012
Judges: Robbyn Young
Points Qualify: Yes
Where: Industry Hills Expo Center
Address: 16200 Temple Avenue, City of Industry, CA. 91744
Contact:Phyllis Buteyn - 760-345-2518
Email: Pbuteyn@dc.rr.com
Web: http://www.industryexpocenter.com
Spectrum International
We will feature the best horses in the
Paso Fino world, a fantastic Stallion breeding Auction, a marvelous dinner,
music and much, much more. As our commitment we will have for our
exhibitors, sponsors and spectators exiting adventures together with the
best Paso Fino horses to be enjoyed. There will be exiting competitions in
an atmosphere filled with energy, hospitality and celebration. This New
super facility will give you the Confort that you and your family, friends,
guests and horses deserve. This facility offers spectacular view of the show
ring, comfortable chairs, an indoor arena of 150’ x 300’, two outdoor warm
up arenas (120’ x 240’), full service RV spaces, seating capacity of 4,000
people, 80,000 sf of indoor concourse space, 1000 + reserved seats and 2700+
bleachers seats, four concessions stands within the building and three paved
parking lots for your convenience. All this for the best enjoyment of our
best gala…..the Paso Fino Horse.
When: 5/26/2012 - 5/29/2012
Judges: N/A
Points Qualify: No
Where: Ronald Reagan Equestrian Center
Address: 7900 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33155.
Contact: Martha Sarmiento - 305-216-3765
Email:
marthasarmiento@floridapfha.org
June:
Western Championship
The PFHA Flat Iron Classic Western
Championship will be held June 8-9-10, 2012. Location: The Ranch at the
Budweiser Center in Ft. Collins, Colorado
When: 6/8/2012 - 6/10/2012
Judges: N/A
Points Qualify: No
Where: The Ranch at the Budweiser Center
Address: Ft. Collins, CO.
Contact: Carmen Michelletti
Email: PasoLargof1@aol.com
July:
Santa Barbara National Horse Show
The Santa Barbara National Horse Show will again host a Paso Fino show,
featuring many of the best horses and riders in the nation, This show is
recognized by the Paso Fino Horse Association and the United States
Equestrian Federation.
When: 7/6/2012 - 7/8/2012
Judges: Javier Suarez Conde
Points Qualify: Yes
Where: Earl Warren Fairgrounds
Address: Hwy 101 & Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA.
Contact: Raedeane Stone
Email: raedeane@cox.net
August:
Santa Babara "Old Spanish Days" Parade
Santa Barbarans have long been proud of their
city’s heritage from Spanish founders and from the Spanish, Mexican and
North American pioneers who first settled here and built the city. The
tradition of colorful music, dance and song, together with a spirit of
friendliness, hospitality and tolerance are part of this heritage which the
Fiesta “Old Spanish Days In Santa Barbara” seeks to preserve and perpetuate.
2011 also marks the 87th year of Old Spanish Days, bringing joy to the
hearts of young and old alike. It is a celebration of Life, History,
Community, and Cultural Diversity – A Celebration of Santa Barbara.
When: 8/1/2012 - 8/2/2012
Judges:
Points Qualify: No
Where: Main St., Santa Barbara, CA.
Address:
Contact:
Email:
October:
PFHA Grand National Show
This show is held in Perry, Georgia. Horses from the United States and other countries come to compete for the National Title. Don’t miss it!
When: 10/7/2012 - 10/13/2012
Judges: N/A
Points Qualify: No
Where: Agricenter International, Show Place Arena
Address: 7777 Walnut St., Memphis, TN. 38120
Contact: Andy Smith - 859-825-6004
Email: showmgr@pfha.org
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