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.
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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