LAPPC April 2014

“Amigo”

Spring 2014

A LITTLE COMMON SENSE FROM AN OLD COWBOY ...Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong.Keep skunks and bankers at a distance.Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.Words that soak into your ears are whispered… not yelled.Meanness don’t jes’ happen overnight.Forgive your enemies; it messes up their heads.Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.It don’t take a very big person to carry a grudge.You cannot unsay a cruel word.Every path has a few puddles.When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.The best sermons are lived, not preached.Most of the stuff people worry about ain’t never gonnahappen anyway.Don’t judge folks by their relatives.Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.Live a good, honorable life… Then when you get olderand think back, you’ll enjoy it a second time.Don ‘t interfere with somethin’ that ain’t bothering you none.Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a Rain dance.If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin’.Sometimes you get, and sometimes you get got.The biggest troublemaker you’ll probably ever have to deal with, watches youfrom the mirror every mornin’.Always drink upstream from the herd.Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from badjudgment.Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin’ it back in.If you get to thinkin’ you’re a person of some influence, try orderin’

somebody else’s dog around..Live simply. Love generously.Care deeply. Speak kindly.Leave the rest to God.Don’t pick a fight with an oldman. If he is too old to fight,he’ll just kill you.Most times, it just gets down tocommon sense.

2014 Los AmigosPeruvian Paso Club

Board MembersVanita Mann, President

(831) [email protected]

Joline Hahn, 1st VP(760) 947-7233

[email protected]

Kelly Powers, 2nd VP(209) 324-4213

[email protected]

Jeanne Mattiussi, Secretary(310) 994-4714

[email protected]

Andres Salinas, Treasurer(805) [email protected]

Los Amigos Peruvian Paso ClubP. O. Box 1064

Camarillo, CA 93011-1064http://www.lappc.org

Los Amigos Peruvian Paso Clubwebsite offers opportunities

Website SponsorshipsSize: 150 px x 196 px, 72 ppiPrice: $75Duration: 12 months(January through December)Design: FREE!

Member Photo GalleryPhoto Size: 250 px x 250 px, 72 ppiText Length: 100 words maximumPrice: $10Duration: Forever!

Stallion DirectoryPhoto Sizes: 250 px x 250 px, 72 ppi,5 photos maximumText Length: 500 words maximumPedigree: 3 generationsOffspring Display: 250 px x 250 px, 72 ppi,3 maximum, name and dam only for textVideo: Unlimited. Must be posted onYouTube.com

Price: $75Duration: 12 months(January through December)Design: FREE!

For more information about any of thesewebsite opportunities, please contact

Kelly [email protected]

(209) 324-4213.

2013 LOS AMIGOS BUCKLE SERIES

In 2013, Los Amigos created a buckle seriesfor three divisions (minimum of three shows).

This series includes all shows in NAPHA'sShow Region 2 (Southern California, Southern

Nevada and Arizona).

The shows include: Fiesta of the Spanish Horse

SCPPHC Spring Double Shows Gold Rush Classic Double Shows

Santa Barbara Celebration Double Shows SCPPHC Fall Double Shows

Sponsored By:Santa Ynez Saddlery

Ramon’s Equestrian EntertainmentPeruvian Horse Quarterly / Artist, Genise Inman

NW Show page

Los Amigos Peruvian Paso ClubNewsletter Advertising

Horses, Tack, Service & MoreAmigo, the official newsletter of the Los Amigos Peruvian PasoClub, comes out 3-4 times per year. Not only is Amigo sent toall Los Amigos Members, it is also published online, giving it aworldwide audience of Peruvian Horse enthusiasts.Take advantage of super special rates by purchasing advertis-ing in advance, 4 issues at a time!

It is preferred if “page” advertisements are Camera Ready.PDF, JPG, JPEG or GIF files are acceptable. If you needassistance designing your ad, please contact the editor.Check or Money Order, made payable to LAPPC (P.O. Box1064, Camarillo, CA 93011), must be received before editingdeadline. Dates vary, so please check with the editor.Please send all copy to the editor:Debbie [email protected]

Ad Size Single Insertion Four Insertions (pre-paid)

Full Page $20/each $60 SAVE 25%!

Half Page $12/each $36 SAVE 25%!

Business Card $7/each $21 SAVE 25%!

Classified ads are free for Los Amigos Members. Up to 50words of text (must be horse related).

The Editor and/or Publisher reserves the right to refuse and/or changeany and all material submitted for publication. Advertisers are solelyresponsible for the content of their advertising. Neither Los AmigosPeruvian Paso Club, nor its newsletter, “Amigo”, shall be responsiblefor loss or injury arising from advertising material, editorials, or anyother form of material submitted for publication.

Buckle categories are: High Point Amateur Owner

High Point Professional High Point Horse

No fee to participate!

Winners to be Announced this Spring

Photos: Top, RSV Selena*;2nd row, RSV Selena*, RSV Selena withLisa, RSV Selena*;3rd row, RSV Selena with Lisa, Corona delDragon**, Corona del Dragon**, Corona delDragon**.*photos by Lisa Bialy

**photos by AmandaSpeaker

Calendar of Events Ranch News

May 2, 3 & 4, 2014Fiesta of the Spanish Horse

Peruvian Paso Championship DivisionJudge: Rolando Garcia Bertoncini, Panama

LAEC, Burbank, CA

June 7 & 8, 2014SCPPHC Spring Double Show

Annual Awards BanquetJudges: Mimi Busk-Downey, Canada &

Lucho Dapelo, TXGalway Downs, Temecula, CA

June 27, 28 & 29, 2014Gold Rush Classic Double Show

(Rio Grande & Central CoastChampionship Shows)

Judges: Roque Benavides, Peru & Chris Austin, MN

South Point Casino, Las Vegas, NV

August 15, 16 & 17, 2014NorthWest Peruvian Paso Championship Show

Judge: Mariano Cabrera, Peru McMinnville, OR

September 12, 13 & 14, 2014SCPPHC Fall Double Show

Judges: Mariano Cabrera, Peru &Juan Bosco Sandigo, AZ

LAEC, Burbank, CA

October 10, 11 & 12, 2014NAPHA U.S. National Championship Show

Judges: Kelly Powers-Ponciano, Guatemala &Enrique Rizo-Patron, Peru

October 17, 18 & 19Santa Barbara Double Show

Los Amigos Championship ShowCentral Coast Championship ShowJudges: Marco Dapelo, TX & TBA

Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara, CA

We are new to California, recently moving here fromColorado, and originally owned and trained WalkingHorses. We were first introduced to Peruvian Horses byAmanda Speaker of Phantom Dragon Ranch in Lakewood,Colorado. Along with our son, Micah, we spent the pastfew years riding, training, showing, parading andperforming with our mares, Vista del Dragon andERB Cadencia de Acierto.We would like to introduce our new horses: RSV Selena(bred by Shawna and Jorge Valenzuela), is a joy to workwith on the ground and in the saddle, and is a ranchfavorite. We are thrilled to have such a well-seasoned andtalented mare!; Corona del Dragon is an 8-month old fillyout of Phantom Dragon Ranch mare, DrB Corona (byD.O.R. Velocipedo). She carries the blood of *Mantequilla,*Pincel, *Laurel, *Sol de Oro CRR, *Piloto and *AEVReal. We look forward to working with this filly and seeingher mature into a fabulous mare for trail and performance!Lisa & Darin Bialy

FOR SALE: Charmac 4 horse gooseneck trailer. Has front and rear tack, fiberglass reinforcedplywood & aluminum. $6000. Also for sale - 1996 F250 7.3ltr Powerstroke Diesel, supercab.162000 miles, transmission only has 30,000 miles, very well maintained with many recently replacedparts. Gooseneck & bumper hitches, new cd/mp3 player, new tires & much more - $7500. Willingto entertain offers &/or sell as package - Kelly Powers - [email protected]

Classified Ads

"tack wanted" ~ I would like a headstall and reins preferably in a brown or chocolate--no bit needed--818-843-1944 Joyce Newman

Get Well Wishes Go Out To:Cheryl Aldrich, Raintree Peruvians & Tack, recovering at home from surgery

Julia & Vanita Mann, HVM Ranch, recovering at home from surgeryDaryl Thompson, Hacienda del Viento, recovering at home from surgery

Susie McMahan, recovering at home from surgeryLillian Thurston, recovering at home from surgery

Rosie Heffley, recovering at home from hospital stay

Photos: Top, RSV Selena*;2nd row, RSV Selena*, RSV Selena withLisa, RSV Selena*;3rd row, RSV Selena with Lisa, Corona delDragon**, Corona del Dragon**, Corona delDragon**.*photos by Lisa Bialy

**photos by AmandaSpeaker

Calendar of Events Ranch News

May 2, 3 & 4, 2014Fiesta of the Spanish Horse

Peruvian Paso Championship DivisionJudge: Rolando Garcia Bertoncini, Panama

LAEC, Burbank, CA

June 7 & 8, 2014SCPPHC Spring Double Show

Annual Awards BanquetJudges: Mimi Busk-Downey, Canada &

Lucho Dapelo, TXGalway Downs, Temecula, CA

June 27, 28 & 29, 2014Gold Rush Classic Double Show

(Rio Grande & Central CoastChampionship Shows)

Judges: Roque Benavides, Peru & Chris Austin, MN

South Point Casino, Las Vegas, NV

August 15, 16 & 17, 2014NorthWest Peruvian Paso Championship Show

Judge: Mariano Cabrera, Peru McMinnville, OR

September 12, 13 & 14, 2014SCPPHC Fall Double Show

Judges: Mariano Cabrera, Peru &Juan Bosco Sandigo, AZ

LAEC, Burbank, CA

October 10, 11 & 12, 2014NAPHA U.S. National Championship Show

Judges: Kelly Powers-Ponciano, Guatemala &Enrique Rizo-Patron, Peru

October 17, 18 & 19Santa Barbara Double Show

Los Amigos Championship ShowCentral Coast Championship ShowJudges: Marco Dapelo, TX & TBA

We are new to California, recently moving here fromColorado, and originally owned and trained WalkingHorses. We were first introduced to Peruvian Horses byAmanda Speaker of Phantom Dragon Ranch in Lakewood,Colorado. Along with our son, Micah, we spent the pastfew years riding, training, showing, parading andperforming with our mares, Vista del Dragon andERB Cadencia de Acierto.We would like to introduce our new horses: RSV Selena(bred by Shawna and Jorge Valenzuela), is a joy to workwith on the ground and in the saddle, and is a ranchfavorite. We are thrilled to have such a well-seasoned andtalented mare!; Corona del Dragon is an 8-month old fillyout of Phantom Dragon Ranch mare, DrB Corona (byD.O.R. Velocipedo). She carries the blood of *Mantequilla,*Pincel, *Laurel, *Sol de Oro CRR, *Piloto and *AEVReal. We look forward to working with this filly and seeingher mature into a fabulous mare for trail and performance!Lisa & Darin Bialy

FOR SALE: Charmac 4 horse gooseneck trailer. Has front and rear tack, fiberglass reinforcedplywood & aluminum. $6000. Also for sale - 1996 F250 7.3ltr Powerstroke Diesel, supercab.162000 miles, transmission only has 30,000 miles, very well maintained with many recently replacedparts. Gooseneck & bumper hitches, new cd/mp3 player, new tires & much more - $7500. Willingto entertain offers &/or sell as package - Kelly Powers - [email protected]

Classified Ads

"tack wanted" ~ I would like a headstall and reins preferably in a brown or chocolate--no bit needed--818-843-1944 Joyce Newman

Get Well Wishes Go Out To:Cheryl Aldrich, Raintree Peruvians & Tack, recovering at home from surgery

Julia & Vanita Mann, HVM Ranch, recovering at home from surgeryDaryl Thompson, Hacienda del Viento, recovering at home from surgery

Susie McMahan, recovering at home from surgeryLillian Thurston, recovering at home from surgery

Rosie Heffley, recovering at home from hospital stay

From Full Gallup EquestrianI sent you a pic of BIBLIA LF a few years back. She is17 this year and wears many hats! We love her to pieceshere at Full Gallup Equestrian. She is loved and adoredby my son Cade, and also of course myself. We playdaywith her, parade, and of course she is a deluxe ride onthe trail. When I first got her at 12 yrs of age, she wasso scared and had not been handled much. As you cansee, with love and time she is now a stellar mount!Dana De Pello

More Ranch News

New section of the NAPHA website provides 2013 Point Tallieshttp://www.napha.net/show-results-points/

News from NAPHA(North American Peruvian Horse Association)

Updated Show Rules are available on NAPHA website athttp://napha.net/documents/forms/2014_NAPHA_Rules_Final_v5.pdf

NAPHA Board Meeting Minutes, March 12, 2014http://napha.net/documents/board_minutes/napha_board_minutes_03_12_2014.pdf

NAPHA RAC (Regional Advisory Committee) Meeting Minutes, February 28, 2014http://napha.net/documents/RAC_Minutes/rac_minutes_02_28_2014.pdf

Our annual membership conference was held in Fort Worth,Texas in February and was quite the success! Attendingmembers engaged in a very productive meeting on Saturdayfollowed by an evening social hour and dinner. During thedinner, three of our long time members were awarded veryspecial recognition awards for their years of dedication toour organization and the breed. Dr. Jorge Galante, VickyShelton and Terry Jarchow were all present to receive theirawards. NAPHA intends to continue this annual presentationto recognize more of our members for their efforts. Con-gratulations to these very deserving recipients!

On Saturday, the meeting moved to Weatherford, Texas andthe beautiful Rancho Santos hosted by Horatio and MaryKay Santos. Pepe Risso and Roque Benavides gave excel-lent presentations on the history of the Peruvian Horse andbreeding standards. Following an incredible Texas BBQlunch, members returned to the arena for the presentation ofseveral horses for review. Our International and U.S. Judgesengaged the members in further discussion about conforma-tion and gait. The clinic was touted as one of the best yet byNAPHA and certainly not the last! Stay tuned for next year'splans.Our Marketing Committee is currently working on a publi-cation format to send out to our members. It has becomeclear that we need to do better in our communications tomembers via mail and not be wholly dependent on the Inter-net. We hope to have a good newsletter to our members inthe very near future.Our Judges Accreditation Committee is launching “JudgesUnplugged” beginning on April 22. This will be a free ser-vice to our members in the form of participation on a confer-ence call with two judges. This is an opportunity for our

NEWS UPDATEDANELL ADAMS - NAPHA PRESIDENT

members to ask questions regarding showmanship andother applicable questions. The session will be hosted byNicholas Breaux with Judges, Chris Austin and MimiBusk-Downey. Discussion of this concept for future ex-changes includes opportunities to discuss breeding issuesas well. An eblast on this event was just distributed andadditional details are posted on our website.Our members now have the ability to complete the mem-bership renewal process online! Credit cards or paypal arethe payment options. This will soon be followed by theability to complete Judge and Steward applications andrenewals online as well. Yes, we are still attempting toalso get the registration process online. Our RegistrationCommittee is working with the CLRC on this project andwe hope to have some progress this summer.Our Internet mediums: Facebook, Peruvian Horse Worldand our NAPHA Website continue to show increases innumbers of visitors. Shortly, our members will be offeredthe opportunity to purchase advertisement packages onPHW as well. These package options will serve to replacethe “stallion auction” concept and allow ranches to en-hance their advertising to include multiple horses and/orservices.A nice article on our breed, accompanied by photos, willbe in the August issue of Horse Illustrated. The magazineactually solicited information for the article at no cost toour organization. This is the third magazine in the lastyear to solicit our participation. Our Marketing Committeecontinues to review advertising opportunities and ideas onbehalf of our breed.The Joy of Riding Program is now available online! As amember, you can register and keep track of your ridinghours on the JOR link. JOR is a great opportunity to earnspecial awards just for riding your horse! You can evenaccrue hours if you do not own a horse. You will just needthe registration number(s) of the horse(s) you ride to in-clude in your log. Our riders who put time into trail, pa-rade and exhibition events do an incredible service in fur-ther promoting our breed!NAPHA needs your membership! If you have not been amember or have not renewed, we encourage you to joinour organization to help serve and promote our horses.Many of our members also become committee volunteersto help in the various projects within our organization.Your participation helps to serve our very special breed!Thank You!Your NAPHA Board of Directors:President, Danell Adams1st Vice President, Edie Gandy2nd Vice President, Carolyn MittrickSecretary, Jackie GreenTreasurer, Chris AustinDirector, Pam CastenadaDirector, Bonnie GallegosHAPPY SPRING!!!!

Spring!!!

From Full Gallup EquestrianI sent you a pic of BIBLIA LF a few years back. She is17 this year and wears many hats! We love her to pieceshere at Full Gallup Equestrian. She is loved and adoredby my son Cade, and also of course myself. We playdaywith her, parade, and of course she is a deluxe ride onthe trail. When I first got her at 12 yrs of age, she wasso scared and had not been handled much. As you cansee, with love and time she is now a stellar mount!Dana De Pello

More Ranch News

New section of the NAPHA website provides 2013 Point Tallieshttp://www.napha.net/show-results-points/

News from NAPHA(North American Peruvian Horse Association)

Updated Show Rules are available on NAPHA website athttp://napha.net/documents/forms/2014_NAPHA_Rules_Final_v5.pdf

NAPHA Board Meeting Minutes, March 12, 2014http://napha.net/documents/board_minutes/napha_board_minutes_03_12_2014.pdf

NAPHA RAC (Regional Advisory Committee) Meeting Minutes, February 28, 2014http://napha.net/documents/RAC_Minutes/rac_minutes_02_28_2014.pdf

Our annual membership conference was held in Fort Worth,Texas in February and was quite the success! Attendingmembers engaged in a very productive meeting on Saturdayfollowed by an evening social hour and dinner. During thedinner, three of our long time members were awarded veryspecial recognition awards for their years of dedication toour organization and the breed. Dr. Jorge Galante, VickyShelton and Terry Jarchow were all present to receive theirawards. NAPHA intends to continue this annual presentationto recognize more of our members for their efforts. Con-gratulations to these very deserving recipients!

On Saturday, the meeting moved to Weatherford, Texas andthe beautiful Rancho Santos hosted by Horatio and MaryKay Santos. Pepe Risso and Roque Benavides gave excel-lent presentations on the history of the Peruvian Horse andbreeding standards. Following an incredible Texas BBQlunch, members returned to the arena for the presentation ofseveral horses for review. Our International and U.S. Judgesengaged the members in further discussion about conforma-tion and gait. The clinic was touted as one of the best yet byNAPHA and certainly not the last! Stay tuned for next year'splans.Our Marketing Committee is currently working on a publi-cation format to send out to our members. It has becomeclear that we need to do better in our communications tomembers via mail and not be wholly dependent on the Inter-net. We hope to have a good newsletter to our members inthe very near future.Our Judges Accreditation Committee is launching “JudgesUnplugged” beginning on April 22. This will be a free ser-vice to our members in the form of participation on a confer-ence call with two judges. This is an opportunity for our

NEWS UPDATEDANELL ADAMS - NAPHA PRESIDENT

members to ask questions regarding showmanship andother applicable questions. The session will be hosted byNicholas Breaux with Judges, Chris Austin and MimiBusk-Downey. Discussion of this concept for future ex-changes includes opportunities to discuss breeding issuesas well. An eblast on this event was just distributed andadditional details are posted on our website.Our members now have the ability to complete the mem-bership renewal process online! Credit cards or paypal arethe payment options. This will soon be followed by theability to complete Judge and Steward applications andrenewals online as well. Yes, we are still attempting toalso get the registration process online. Our RegistrationCommittee is working with the CLRC on this project andwe hope to have some progress this summer.Our Internet mediums: Facebook, Peruvian Horse Worldand our NAPHA Website continue to show increases innumbers of visitors. Shortly, our members will be offeredthe opportunity to purchase advertisement packages onPHW as well. These package options will serve to replacethe “stallion auction” concept and allow ranches to en-hance their advertising to include multiple horses and/orservices.A nice article on our breed, accompanied by photos, willbe in the August issue of Horse Illustrated. The magazineactually solicited information for the article at no cost toour organization. This is the third magazine in the lastyear to solicit our participation. Our Marketing Committeecontinues to review advertising opportunities and ideas onbehalf of our breed.The Joy of Riding Program is now available online! As amember, you can register and keep track of your ridinghours on the JOR link. JOR is a great opportunity to earnspecial awards just for riding your horse! You can evenaccrue hours if you do not own a horse. You will just needthe registration number(s) of the horse(s) you ride to in-clude in your log. Our riders who put time into trail, pa-rade and exhibition events do an incredible service in fur-ther promoting our breed!NAPHA needs your membership! If you have not been amember or have not renewed, we encourage you to joinour organization to help serve and promote our horses.Many of our members also become committee volunteersto help in the various projects within our organization.Your participation helps to serve our very special breed!Thank You!Your NAPHA Board of Directors:President, Danell Adams1st Vice President, Edie Gandy2nd Vice President, Carolyn MittrickSecretary, Jackie GreenTreasurer, Chris AustinDirector, Pam CastenadaDirector, Bonnie GallegosHAPPY SPRING!!!!

Spring!!!

Peruvian Paso Tack For SaleThis GORGEOUS, high quality Peruvian Paso tack was originally purchased from Raul Del Solar,

Rancho Domingo, Bulleton, CA. Health reasons have required me to give up my beloved Peruvians, sothis collection of tack is now available. Good quality American leather was taken to the artisans in Peruto be hand-crafted, resulting in high-quality products. The show saddle (photos 1 - 3) has NEVER been

used, nor have the pellon (photos 4 - 7) and show headset (photo 8). The show/work saddle (photos 9 - 11)and pellonera were my personal equipment, carefully cared for and always stored inside. The work

saddle (photos 12 - 14), pellonera and work headset (photo 15) were occasionally used by my husband,and also stored inside. These are all exceptional pieces for someone looking for outstanding, vintage tack.

Contact: Phyllis Grey(805) 350-1606 [email protected]

Show saddle: $1,050Pellon: $1,325

Show headset: $500My saddle: $825

Work saddle: $575Working headset: $195

Extra reins: $100

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Our Deepest CondolencesJeri Kimmel

February 8, 1945 ~ March 18, 2014Jeri Kimmel went Home to be with the Lord on March18, 2014. Born on February 8, 1945, Jeri had a love ofhorses from a very young age. After a car accidentmade riding trotting horses difficult, Jeri went for a testride on a Peruvian Paso horse for the first time afterseeing a demonstration at a local fair. She quickly fellin love with the easy gait and fluid movement. In 1982,Gary and Jeri Kimmel traveled to Vivienne Lundquist’sspring sale in Moorpark, California and came homewith four mares. These mares (Elegancia MSR, Anar-quia, Camelia) would become the foundation mares forthe breeding operation of Rancho de Colores, whichwas originally located in Saratoga, California. Gary andJeri would later add several more horses to their opera-tion, including the stallion, HN Iqueno. Trainer DanteMazzi also joined the de Colores team. Gary and Jeri’sbreeding and training operation soon outgrew the Sara-toga property and in 1988, they purchased a largerproperty in the hills between Salinas and Monterey,California. There they stayed and bred horses even aftertheir retirement from the horse business in the mid1990’s. She also served two terms as President of theNational Assoc of Breeders of Peruvian Paso Horses.In later years, Jeri enjoyed raising and training Airedaleterriers. She and Gary traveled all over the world andmade several trips to Europe and Asia. Jeri was alsovery active in her church, Cypress Community Church,where she had been a member for over 36 years. Shewas a key member of the women’s ministry team andhelped foster many programs in which women couldtake part and grow their faith.In closing, I want to say that my mother bravely foughtcancer for three years. Upon her diagnosis, she declaredthat God had made this disease her new ministry. Sheshared her faith with everyone who would listen andshe died peacefully in her home in Salinas, looking outat the beautiful ranch that together, she and Gary built.I can tell you that there were few things in life thatbrought as much happiness to my mother as her horses.The number of Champions and Champions of Champi-ons that they bred was many. Of all of the horses in theentirety of the RDC breeding operation beloved mare,Amoretta DC was her pride and joy. The lovely choco-late palomino mare was an eye catcher at every showshe attended and was agreeably the finest horse Ranchode Colores ever produced. Thank you all for your manyyears of good memories, beautiful horses and fun ca-maraderie. Working with the Peruvian Paso breed weresome of the happiest years of my mother’s life.Barbara DesiraGig Harbor, WA

From Facebook:Sabrina Miller3/18/14The world lost a beautifulwoman today. Throughouther struggle with cancer, shefought valiantly but with thegrace and acceptance ofGods plan. She was a shin-ing example of optimismand positive energy. Younever felt uncomfortable orpity around her. I was verylucky to have 16 years in her presence and so blessed toshare her beautiful ranch and family. This picture wastaken over the barn by Amy Goodson the day she camehome from the hospital. If you see Pegasus or angelwings you are right. Jeri is with Solo and Zora and herbeloved Peruvians, and my sister is leading them.

Barbara Carson3/29/14I would like everyone to know that Jeri & Gary put onthe best PP shows every Labor Day weekend up until1993. Those were very well attended with great horses,great fun, great BBQ's, great music & dancing. Theyalso hosted fabulous after show parties @ their home.Jeri was always gracious, a lovely woman who was ad-mired by all who knew her. Oddly enough, I met Jeri &Gary in Peru in 1987 for the 1st time. My thoughts &prayers go out to Gary & the family.With love, Barbara Carson

Kim Jaserie3/21/14One of myFONDESTmemories ofme, ridingone of JeriKimmel'smare,AMORETTADC!!....Jeritook this shotof me ridingher at herranch and allI have to say is 'What a MARE that was!'...And what afun memory to have!

Peruvian Paso Tack For SaleThis GORGEOUS, high quality Peruvian Paso tack was originally purchased from Raul Del Solar,

Rancho Domingo, Bulleton, CA. Health reasons have required me to give up my beloved Peruvians, sothis collection of tack is now available. Good quality American leather was taken to the artisans in Peruto be hand-crafted, resulting in high-quality products. The show saddle (photos 1 - 3) has NEVER been

used, nor have the pellon (photos 4 - 7) and show headset (photo 8). The show/work saddle (photos 9 - 11)and pellonera were my personal equipment, carefully cared for and always stored inside. The work

saddle (photos 12 - 14), pellonera and work headset (photo 15) were occasionally used by my husband,and also stored inside. These are all exceptional pieces for someone looking for outstanding, vintage tack.

Contact: Phyllis Grey(805) 350-1606 [email protected]

Show saddle: $1,050Pellon: $1,325

Show headset: $500My saddle: $825

Work saddle: $575Working headset: $195

Extra reins: $100

1 2 3 4

12 13 14

Our Deepest CondolencesJeri Kimmel

February 8, 1945 ~ March 18, 2014Jeri Kimmel went Home to be with the Lord on March18, 2014. Born on February 8, 1945, Jeri had a love ofhorses from a very young age. After a car accidentmade riding trotting horses difficult, Jeri went for a testride on a Peruvian Paso horse for the first time afterseeing a demonstration at a local fair. She quickly fellin love with the easy gait and fluid movement. In 1982,Gary and Jeri Kimmel traveled to Vivienne Lundquist’sspring sale in Moorpark, California and came homewith four mares. These mares (Elegancia MSR, Anar-quia, Camelia) would become the foundation mares forthe breeding operation of Rancho de Colores, whichwas originally located in Saratoga, California. Gary andJeri would later add several more horses to their opera-tion, including the stallion, HN Iqueno. Trainer DanteMazzi also joined the de Colores team. Gary and Jeri’sbreeding and training operation soon outgrew the Sara-toga property and in 1988, they purchased a largerproperty in the hills between Salinas and Monterey,California. There they stayed and bred horses even aftertheir retirement from the horse business in the mid1990’s. She also served two terms as President of theNational Assoc of Breeders of Peruvian Paso Horses.In later years, Jeri enjoyed raising and training Airedaleterriers. She and Gary traveled all over the world andmade several trips to Europe and Asia. Jeri was alsovery active in her church, Cypress Community Church,where she had been a member for over 36 years. Shewas a key member of the women’s ministry team andhelped foster many programs in which women couldtake part and grow their faith.In closing, I want to say that my mother bravely foughtcancer for three years. Upon her diagnosis, she declaredthat God had made this disease her new ministry. Sheshared her faith with everyone who would listen andshe died peacefully in her home in Salinas, looking outat the beautiful ranch that together, she and Gary built.I can tell you that there were few things in life thatbrought as much happiness to my mother as her horses.The number of Champions and Champions of Champi-ons that they bred was many. Of all of the horses in theentirety of the RDC breeding operation beloved mare,Amoretta DC was her pride and joy. The lovely choco-late palomino mare was an eye catcher at every showshe attended and was agreeably the finest horse Ranchode Colores ever produced. Thank you all for your manyyears of good memories, beautiful horses and fun ca-maraderie. Working with the Peruvian Paso breed weresome of the happiest years of my mother’s life.Barbara DesiraGig Harbor, WA

From Facebook:Sabrina Miller3/18/14The world lost a beautifulwoman today. Throughouther struggle with cancer, shefought valiantly but with thegrace and acceptance ofGods plan. She was a shin-ing example of optimismand positive energy. Younever felt uncomfortable orpity around her. I was verylucky to have 16 years in her presence and so blessed toshare her beautiful ranch and family. This picture wastaken over the barn by Amy Goodson the day she camehome from the hospital. If you see Pegasus or angelwings you are right. Jeri is with Solo and Zora and herbeloved Peruvians, and my sister is leading them.

Barbara Carson3/29/14I would like everyone to know that Jeri & Gary put onthe best PP shows every Labor Day weekend up until1993. Those were very well attended with great horses,great fun, great BBQ's, great music & dancing. Theyalso hosted fabulous after show parties @ their home.Jeri was always gracious, a lovely woman who was ad-mired by all who knew her. Oddly enough, I met Jeri &Gary in Peru in 1987 for the 1st time. My thoughts &prayers go out to Gary & the family.With love, Barbara Carson

Kim Jaserie3/21/14One of myFONDESTmemories ofme, ridingone of JeriKimmel'smare,AMORETTADC!!....Jeritook this shotof me ridingher at herranch and allI have to say is 'What a MARE that was!'...And what afun memory to have!

More Ranch NewsBill & Becky Chase of Caballos De BBC, LLCTake 6 Horses to the 2014 Arizona National Livestock Show, 11 January 2014The 2014 show year in Arizona started off with the 50th Annual ArizonaNational Livestock Show. Once again the Peruvian Paso Breed was invitedto participate in this multi-breed show with a total of 7 Peruvian PasoClasses all on Saturday, 11 January 2014. With a total of 10 horses and 27entries, no Peruvian Paso class had less than 3 entries and 6 classes had 4entries each. The 2 Junior Rider Classes each had 4 entries, all in the 6-12year old category. The Junior Riders included Lily Klugman and JordanWood riding in their first show and returning Junior Riders Summer Klug-man and Saige Hardin. The Junior Riders were a hit with everyone watch-ing and we had a big cheering section for the Peruvian Paso Horses. Lotsof family and friends came out to see these Juniors and their horses “struttheir stuff”.While the weather was picture perfect the Peruvian Paso Horses and theirRiders were even better. Taking top honors for the day was 12 year oldSaige Hardin riding the 10 year old gelding BBC Centauro. Saige and BBCCentauro won all three classes they entered, both Junior Classes andthe 100% Gait Class where they beat 3 adult riders including twotrainers. Way to go Saige!! 11 year old Jordan Wood riding the 13year old gelding WF Prodigio surprised everyone, including herself,by taking two second place ribbons in her very first show in the twoJunior Classes. Watch for Jordan and her favorite horse WF Prodigioto keep getting better and better.15 year old Sierra Hardin riding her favorite Peruvian Paso mare, 13year old BBC Evita, took home second place in the Amateur Perform-ance Class against the always competitive and winning team of SueHarwell and Co-Realito DWB. Sierra Hardin and BBC Evita thencame back and took home the top honors in the Open PerformanceClass after executing a great serpentine. Sierra and BBC Evita con-tinue to make a great team.Rounding out the performances for the 6 horses brought by CaballosDe BBC were Nevin McQuarrie riding BBC La Sombra En La Lunaand JLV Tambo Grande, and Luis Trujillo riding RDD Querecotillo. Attachedare pictures of the three Junior Riders who rode for us: Saige Hardin on BBCCentauro, Jordan Wood on WF Prodigio and Sierra Hardin riding BBC Evita.If you want to learn more about our horses and riders please visit our web siteatwww.caballosdebbc.comor our Facebook pagewhere we have lots ofpictures. You can accessour Facebook page byclicking on the Facebookicon on the left side ofany of our web site pages.You may also contact usby phone at 623-547-2206. Visitors are alwayswelcome by appointment.

From the top: Sierra Hardin & BBCEvita; Jordan Wood & WF Prodigio;Saige Hardin & BBC Centauro.

Promoting the Breed

This group of riders also performed, more than once. I’mhoping they will provide a story and more photos for thenext issue of this newsletter.

The Jorge Valenzuela Training Center provideda short Get of Sire demonstration with RSV Noble Sol,RSV Payaso & RSV Spirit (3 stallions by *SoberanoCM++). The riders were Jorge Valenzuela, Debbie Pye &Lauren Leatherbury, respectively. An informational boothwas set up and loads of folks stopped by to chat.Photos of the demo by Patty Lacroix & photos of the boothby Kym Adams

More Ranch NewsBill & Becky Chase of Caballos De BBC, LLCTake 6 Horses to the 2014 Arizona National Livestock Show, 11 January 2014The 2014 show year in Arizona started off with the 50th Annual ArizonaNational Livestock Show. Once again the Peruvian Paso Breed was invitedto participate in this multi-breed show with a total of 7 Peruvian PasoClasses all on Saturday, 11 January 2014. With a total of 10 horses and 27entries, no Peruvian Paso class had less than 3 entries and 6 classes had 4entries each. The 2 Junior Rider Classes each had 4 entries, all in the 6-12year old category. The Junior Riders included Lily Klugman and JordanWood riding in their first show and returning Junior Riders Summer Klug-man and Saige Hardin. The Junior Riders were a hit with everyone watch-ing and we had a big cheering section for the Peruvian Paso Horses. Lotsof family and friends came out to see these Juniors and their horses “struttheir stuff”.While the weather was picture perfect the Peruvian Paso Horses and theirRiders were even better. Taking top honors for the day was 12 year oldSaige Hardin riding the 10 year old gelding BBC Centauro. Saige and BBCCentauro won all three classes they entered, both Junior Classes andthe 100% Gait Class where they beat 3 adult riders including twotrainers. Way to go Saige!! 11 year old Jordan Wood riding the 13year old gelding WF Prodigio surprised everyone, including herself,by taking two second place ribbons in her very first show in the twoJunior Classes. Watch for Jordan and her favorite horse WF Prodigioto keep getting better and better.15 year old Sierra Hardin riding her favorite Peruvian Paso mare, 13year old BBC Evita, took home second place in the Amateur Perform-ance Class against the always competitive and winning team of SueHarwell and Co-Realito DWB. Sierra Hardin and BBC Evita thencame back and took home the top honors in the Open PerformanceClass after executing a great serpentine. Sierra and BBC Evita con-tinue to make a great team.Rounding out the performances for the 6 horses brought by CaballosDe BBC were Nevin McQuarrie riding BBC La Sombra En La Lunaand JLV Tambo Grande, and Luis Trujillo riding RDD Querecotillo. Attachedare pictures of the three Junior Riders who rode for us: Saige Hardin on BBCCentauro, Jordan Wood on WF Prodigio and Sierra Hardin riding BBC Evita.If you want to learn more about our horses and riders please visit our web siteatwww.caballosdebbc.comor our Facebook pagewhere we have lots ofpictures. You can accessour Facebook page byclicking on the Facebookicon on the left side ofany of our web site pages.You may also contact usby phone at 623-547-2206. Visitors are alwayswelcome by appointment.

From the top: Sierra Hardin & BBCEvita; Jordan Wood & WF Prodigio;Saige Hardin & BBC Centauro.

Promoting the Breed

This group of riders also performed, more than once. I’mhoping they will provide a story and more photos for thenext issue of this newsletter.

The Jorge Valenzuela Training Center provideda short Get of Sire demonstration with RSV Noble Sol,RSV Payaso & RSV Spirit (3 stallions by *SoberanoCM++). The riders were Jorge Valenzuela, Debbie Pye &Lauren Leatherbury, respectively. An informational boothwas set up and loads of folks stopped by to chat.Photos of the demo by Patty Lacroix & photos of the boothby Kym Adams

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Submitted by Linda West:Owning a horse was a dream of mine since child-hood. But I never would have thought I would startsuch an adventure at my age!! After buying my stal-lion General I was hooked on the Peruvianbreed. Soon after I decided I wanted a show horse andthat is when I found JLV Carmelita quite by accident.The minute I walked up to Carmelita and touched herface she stole my heart! She reminded me of a goldenretriever as she could not give me enough kisses and

would notleave mealone!To methere issomethingmagicalabout her as she is like an old soul trapped in a youngbody. Nothing phases her and she takes each new step in hertraining with such confidence and grace! Watching her show hasbeen so much fun and her being awarded the NAPHA MedallonDe Plata Filly for 2013 is icing on the cake as I feel so blessedjust to have her in my life.The pictures are theday I bought her

More Ranch NewsSubmitted by Debbie Pye:Jorge Valenzuela & Bill & DebbiePye are very pleased to announceRSV Payaso will receive the NAPHAMedallon de Oro Lifetime Award atthe 2014 NAPHA U.S. NationalShow Championship Show in Tunica,Mississippi.We would like to acknowledge allthose folks who have supported us in thisadventure of owning, showing andpromoting this horse. The list is endlessas there has not been a moment when ourPeruvian Paso community has not beenthere to offer assistance, congratulations,support and friendship.Bill & I would also like to acknowledgeJorge Valenzuela, our partner. It isdifficult to express in just a few words ouradmiration and respect for his talents. Weare very grateful for his continueddedication to this partnership, this horse,and to us.Photo by Debbie Pye

Old Timers???RDLF Bugambilia & RDLF Senorita (submitted by Robin James)These "oldies but goodies" RDLF Bugambilia (now 21)and RDLF Senorita (22 years old as of March 2014)are living a relaxing life with Clyde, Robin and LaceyJames of Diamond Valley Peruvians. In their heydaythese sisters were shown extensively by Andres delSolar, Tessa Brown and Helen Brown to hundreds ofchampionships. Now they just bathe in the sun to theirhearts content, discipline the youngsters once in awhileand swat an occasional fly. With their evening treatssupplied by Clyde (though Bugi is on a strict diet re-covering from a touch of laminitis)....we should allhave it this good........Needless to say, the girlsare very happy and we intend to make sure theyalways are.

PhotosTop: Senorita watch-ing Bugambilia roll2nd Row: Senorita atSCPPHC PacificCoast 1996;Bugambilia at CentralCoast 2008;Bugambilia walkingup to camera

RDS Tabernero & his son,RCh Torbellino (submittedby Joy Redman)This is Larry on RDS Tabernero(25 years young) and Jaden onRCh Torbellino (14 years old);Father & Son; Grandfather &Grandson riding!!

1996 SCPPHCSpring Classic Show

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Submitted by Linda West:Owning a horse was a dream of mine since child-hood. But I never would have thought I would startsuch an adventure at my age!! After buying my stal-lion General I was hooked on the Peruvianbreed. Soon after I decided I wanted a show horse andthat is when I found JLV Carmelita quite by accident.The minute I walked up to Carmelita and touched herface she stole my heart! She reminded me of a goldenretriever as she could not give me enough kisses and

would notleave mealone!To methere issomethingmagicalabout her as she is like an old soul trapped in a youngbody. Nothing phases her and she takes each new step in hertraining with such confidence and grace! Watching her show hasbeen so much fun and her being awarded the NAPHA MedallonDe Plata Filly for 2013 is icing on the cake as I feel so blessedjust to have her in my life.The pictures are theday I bought her

More Ranch NewsSubmitted by Debbie Pye:Jorge Valenzuela & Bill & DebbiePye are very pleased to announceRSV Payaso will receive the NAPHAMedallon de Oro Lifetime Award atthe 2014 NAPHA U.S. NationalShow Championship Show in Tunica,Mississippi.We would like to acknowledge allthose folks who have supported us in thisadventure of owning, showing andpromoting this horse. The list is endlessas there has not been a moment when ourPeruvian Paso community has not beenthere to offer assistance, congratulations,support and friendship.Bill & I would also like to acknowledgeJorge Valenzuela, our partner. It isdifficult to express in just a few words ouradmiration and respect for his talents. Weare very grateful for his continueddedication to this partnership, this horse,and to us.Photo by Debbie Pye

Old Timers???RDLF Bugambilia & RDLF Senorita (submitted by Robin James)These "oldies but goodies" RDLF Bugambilia (now 21)and RDLF Senorita (22 years old as of March 2014)are living a relaxing life with Clyde, Robin and LaceyJames of Diamond Valley Peruvians. In their heydaythese sisters were shown extensively by Andres delSolar, Tessa Brown and Helen Brown to hundreds ofchampionships. Now they just bathe in the sun to theirhearts content, discipline the youngsters once in awhileand swat an occasional fly. With their evening treatssupplied by Clyde (though Bugi is on a strict diet re-covering from a touch of laminitis)....we should allhave it this good........Needless to say, the girlsare very happy and we intend to make sure theyalways are.

PhotosTop: Senorita watch-ing Bugambilia roll2nd Row: Senorita atSCPPHC PacificCoast 1996;Bugambilia at CentralCoast 2008;Bugambilia walkingup to camera

RDS Tabernero & his son,RCh Torbellino (submittedby Joy Redman)This is Larry on RDS Tabernero(25 years young) and Jaden onRCh Torbellino (14 years old);Father & Son; Grandfather &Grandson riding!!

1996 SCPPHCSpring Classic Show

More Ranch NewsWhat's on the Internet Lasts ForeverRancho Vilasa, Barry & Sandy NathanSubmitted by Sandy NathanAbout twenty years ago, I wrote a poem about one ofour horses, Azteca de Oro, BSN. It was really aboutmystical experiences I've had while riding, but as-signing them to Azteca worked fine. The poemcaused a bit of a stir when I wrote it. I understand itwas sent to Peru and translated into Spanish. I put iton our website and forgot about it.Some time in early 2013, Deborah Donohue, Execu-tive Director of Cowgirl Magazine, contacted mewanting permission to publish a few stanzas of thepoem. I said yes, of course. Cowgirl published theabbreviated form of the poem in the June/July issueof the magazine, in an article about the PeruvianPaso horse. My poem got to be printed opposite afantastic photo of Bo Derek riding Ventarrones!That was fun all by itself, but the excitement contin-ued. Deborah Donohue came to our ranch to give usa few copies of Cowgirl with my poem in it. Theywere much appreciated: it was very nice of them todo that. Shortly after she visited with the magazines,Deborah contacted me again. Did we have any horsesthat might make good subjects for an article?By purest happenstance, I had a short video of LeonGitano BSN, our stallion by Ventarrones and out ofour mare, La Soberbia available. I sent it to her.The next thing we knew, the crew from CowgirlMagazine was driving up our drive way. Four carsfull of people! I know nothing about the fashion in-dustry. I'd never seen a model. I didn't know anything about photo shoots. It was so fun!All these people were doing things. They had the wardrobe person, the hair person, the makeup person, a camera per-son with a video (if I remember right), and more. I don't remember them all. The publisher of Cowgirl, KenAmorosano, was behind camera. I believe his wife, Lucinda, was there too. I'm fuzzy due to age, and also all the thingsthat were going on. The model, Natalie Castillo, was amazing. She has TURQUOISE eyes. She was/is beautiful and avery nice person. We chatted a bit while the others were getting ready.When they were photographing her with Leon, she still seemed like a beautiful normal person wearing a gorgeous coat.They took some photos of her in front of an oak tree on our property, and THEN she turned into a creature from thefashion world. She knew how to move and place herself so that the camera would love her. I was amazed to see howshe handled herself.The gang went away, taking lots of sparkle and excitement with them. I didn't know Leon was on the Cowgirl coveruntil my Facebook page started going nuts. Thanks everybody who clued me in!I love Cowgirl Magazine. I must complement its owners and management for their selection of models. The women areslender and beautiful. Their eyes are sparkly and bright. They look lively and all there. This is in contrast to the ano-rexic women who look like they're on death's door that you see in the major fashion magazines. Bravo Cowgirl!How to get you horse featured on a glossy magazine cover:1. Write Poetry and post it on your website.2. 2. Forget about it3. 3. If someone asks to publish your work, say "Yes."4. 4. Make sure your ranch looks tip top, in case an executive editor shows up.5. 5. Have a video ready to send.6. 6. If they ask you if you want your horse on the cover, say, "Yes."7. 7. Open the gate when the crew is coming.

From Jorge Valenzuela Training CenterFacebook Page:Horse Expo Breed Revelation, February 7, 8 & 9, was ahuge success! We met many wonderful people from allacross the US and South America. Expo offersshopping for the horse enthusiast, and an educationalenvironment with many clinics and breeddemonstrations. The Jorge Valenzuela TrainingCenter, with the help of so many, is so proudto have represented the Peruvian Horse.There is a long list of generous people tothank that made this possible.Contributors toward this large expense: LosAmigos Peruvian Paso Club, SouthernCalifornia Peruvian Paso Horse Club,HVM Ranch, Patty Lacroix, AmericanLandscaping Service, Anne Ryan, LindaWest, Joline Hahn, Kerry Justice,Michael Fox, who donated a breeding to hisstallion EG Emperador, and Patty Pignotti forpurchasing it.Those who donated their time: Vanita/Ava/Julia Mann, Debbie Pye, Ana Maria GarciaMontero, Joline Hahn, Kerry Justice,Nicholas Breaux, Patty Sue Billings, SusanMcMahan, Patty Pignotti, Melanie Leatherbury, Danell Adams,and at only 3 months old our Nora Valenzuela helped drawpasserby’s to the booth.Those who rode in the demos: Fiona Covello, Ava Mann,Vanita Mann, Susan McMahan, Lauren Leatherbury & JorgeValenzuela.And, a special thank you goes to Ana Maria Garcia Monterofor bringing some wonderful examples of her work to decoratethe booth, plus helping in the booth throughout the weekend.The Horses who attended, submitted to being petted byhundreds of people, orperformed in the demoswere EG Emperador,RSV Noble Sol,RSV Payaso,MLM Emisario,RDLF Helena Reina andKBK Dona Andrea.The photos on this pagecame from varioussources includingFacebook.

http://www.horseexpoevents.com/index.html

More Ranch NewsWhat's on the Internet Lasts ForeverRancho Vilasa, Barry & Sandy NathanSubmitted by Sandy NathanAbout twenty years ago, I wrote a poem about one ofour horses, Azteca de Oro, BSN. It was really aboutmystical experiences I've had while riding, but as-signing them to Azteca worked fine. The poemcaused a bit of a stir when I wrote it. I understand itwas sent to Peru and translated into Spanish. I put iton our website and forgot about it.Some time in early 2013, Deborah Donohue, Execu-tive Director of Cowgirl Magazine, contacted mewanting permission to publish a few stanzas of thepoem. I said yes, of course. Cowgirl published theabbreviated form of the poem in the June/July issueof the magazine, in an article about the PeruvianPaso horse. My poem got to be printed opposite afantastic photo of Bo Derek riding Ventarrones!That was fun all by itself, but the excitement contin-ued. Deborah Donohue came to our ranch to give usa few copies of Cowgirl with my poem in it. Theywere much appreciated: it was very nice of them todo that. Shortly after she visited with the magazines,Deborah contacted me again. Did we have any horsesthat might make good subjects for an article?By purest happenstance, I had a short video of LeonGitano BSN, our stallion by Ventarrones and out ofour mare, La Soberbia available. I sent it to her.The next thing we knew, the crew from CowgirlMagazine was driving up our drive way. Four carsfull of people! I know nothing about the fashion in-dustry. I'd never seen a model. I didn't know anything about photo shoots. It was so fun!All these people were doing things. They had the wardrobe person, the hair person, the makeup person, a camera per-son with a video (if I remember right), and more. I don't remember them all. The publisher of Cowgirl, KenAmorosano, was behind camera. I believe his wife, Lucinda, was there too. I'm fuzzy due to age, and also all the thingsthat were going on. The model, Natalie Castillo, was amazing. She has TURQUOISE eyes. She was/is beautiful and avery nice person. We chatted a bit while the others were getting ready.When they were photographing her with Leon, she still seemed like a beautiful normal person wearing a gorgeous coat.They took some photos of her in front of an oak tree on our property, and THEN she turned into a creature from thefashion world. She knew how to move and place herself so that the camera would love her. I was amazed to see howshe handled herself.The gang went away, taking lots of sparkle and excitement with them. I didn't know Leon was on the Cowgirl coveruntil my Facebook page started going nuts. Thanks everybody who clued me in!I love Cowgirl Magazine. I must complement its owners and management for their selection of models. The women areslender and beautiful. Their eyes are sparkly and bright. They look lively and all there. This is in contrast to the ano-rexic women who look like they're on death's door that you see in the major fashion magazines. Bravo Cowgirl!How to get you horse featured on a glossy magazine cover:1. Write Poetry and post it on your website.2. 2. Forget about it3. 3. If someone asks to publish your work, say "Yes."4. 4. Make sure your ranch looks tip top, in case an executive editor shows up.5. 5. Have a video ready to send.6. 6. If they ask you if you want your horse on the cover, say, "Yes."7. 7. Open the gate when the crew is coming.

From Jorge Valenzuela Training CenterFacebook Page:Horse Expo Breed Revelation, February 7, 8 & 9, was ahuge success! We met many wonderful people from allacross the US and South America. Expo offersshopping for the horse enthusiast, and an educationalenvironment with many clinics and breeddemonstrations. The Jorge Valenzuela TrainingCenter, with the help of so many, is so proudto have represented the Peruvian Horse.There is a long list of generous people tothank that made this possible.Contributors toward this large expense: LosAmigos Peruvian Paso Club, SouthernCalifornia Peruvian Paso Horse Club,HVM Ranch, Patty Lacroix, AmericanLandscaping Service, Anne Ryan, LindaWest, Joline Hahn, Kerry Justice,Michael Fox, who donated a breeding to hisstallion EG Emperador, and Patty Pignotti forpurchasing it.Those who donated their time: Vanita/Ava/Julia Mann, Debbie Pye, Ana Maria GarciaMontero, Joline Hahn, Kerry Justice,Nicholas Breaux, Patty Sue Billings, SusanMcMahan, Patty Pignotti, Melanie Leatherbury, Danell Adams,and at only 3 months old our Nora Valenzuela helped drawpasserby’s to the booth.Those who rode in the demos: Fiona Covello, Ava Mann,Vanita Mann, Susan McMahan, Lauren Leatherbury & JorgeValenzuela.And, a special thank you goes to Ana Maria Garcia Monterofor bringing some wonderful examples of her work to decoratethe booth, plus helping in the booth throughout the weekend.The Horses who attended, submitted to being petted byhundreds of people, orperformed in the demoswere EG Emperador,RSV Noble Sol,RSV Payaso,MLM Emisario,RDLF Helena Reina andKBK Dona Andrea.The photos on this pagecame from varioussources includingFacebook.

http://www.horseexpoevents.com/index.html

My name is Carol Engles of Murrieta. I have 3 PeruvianHorses - a 23 year old gelding, a 17 year old mare and a11 year old stallion. I have had the gelding, Sebastiao,since he was two and my mare, Catarima, since she was3. And, the stallion is the son of Catarima. I ride allthree several times a week. I showed Sebastiao andCatarima in Peruvian shows when they were younger;but mainly they have been trail horses. My stallion,Valeroso, especially loves the trail. I occasionally ridethem in multi-breed gaited horse shows because it is funand it is great to show this wonderful breed to otherpeople who may not be familiar with them. I alwaysreceive compliments on both their gaits and theirtemperaments.When I am not enjoying my horses, I am working on myart. I am a professional artist with some of my abstractsand landscapes in Washington D.C. at the AaronGallery. Because of the support of my husband, Joe, Ihave been able to develop my art career after retiring asa advertising representative. Here are a few of mypaintings. And I do commissions! My blog is:carolenglesart.blogspot.com Check it out!

Featured Artist, Carol Engles

All artwork in thisnewsletter iscopyrighted.

No reproduction isallowed withoutpermission of the

artist.

Los Amigos Peruvian Paso Club & Central Coast Peruvian Paso Horse Club

October 17, 18, & 19, 2014

Judges: Marco Dapelo & TBA

My name is Carol Engles of Murrieta. I have 3 PeruvianHorses - a 23 year old gelding, a 17 year old mare and a11 year old stallion. I have had the gelding, Sebastiao,since he was two and my mare, Catarima, since she was3. And, the stallion is the son of Catarima. I ride allthree several times a week. I showed Sebastiao andCatarima in Peruvian shows when they were younger;but mainly they have been trail horses. My stallion,Valeroso, especially loves the trail. I occasionally ridethem in multi-breed gaited horse shows because it is funand it is great to show this wonderful breed to otherpeople who may not be familiar with them. I alwaysreceive compliments on both their gaits and theirtemperaments.When I am not enjoying my horses, I am working on myart. I am a professional artist with some of my abstractsand landscapes in Washington D.C. at the AaronGallery. Because of the support of my husband, Joe, Ihave been able to develop my art career after retiring asa advertising representative. Here are a few of mypaintings. And I do commissions! My blog is:carolenglesart.blogspot.com Check it out!

Featured Artist, Carol Engles

All artwork in thisnewsletter iscopyrighted.

No reproduction isallowed withoutpermission of the

artist.

Los Amigos Peruvian Paso Club & Central Coast Peruvian Paso Horse Club

October 17, 18, & 19, 2014

Judges: Marco Dapelo & TBA

REINS – The Saga Continues. . .It was a nippy day as I drove down to the REINS therapeutic riding center. Ihad my camera and was on the prowl for interesting subjects. It just so hap-pened that day that I had my 2 year old grandson, Jackson with me. He hasgrown up around horses so I was comfortable taking him.We piled out of the car and strolled up to the office to let them know we werethere. We were greeted by Debbie Shinner, the CEO, and then we rambledover to make ourselves known to the staff. Of course Jackson was shy(which didn’t last long) and the staff soon made him feel at home. Theyinformed us of a “Toy room,” and so we went over to snoop.When we opened the door, we were greeted by a lady, Julie and her daugh-ter, Ella. Ella was a little taller than Jackson with long, blonde hair and awarm, wholehearted smile. She had just finished her riding lesson and wasgetting ready for her ballet class. It turned out that Ella had scoliosis; a cur-vature of the spine. I too, have a curvature, which I shared. Julie thenrevealed to me that Ella has a disease called Prader-Willi Syndrome. It isvery rare (1 in 25,000 births) and affects cognitive abilities, motor skills (aresult of low muscle tone) short stature and a chronic feeling of hunger.Yet, here was this little girl with a ready smile, romping around (at this pointshe was parading toys for Jackson to play with) joyous to have made a newfriend! I knew then I wanted to come back and find out more about this ador-able little girl!Two weeks later I returned and this time she was there with her father, Deron.I approached him and introduced myself, and told him I was writing an article.Immediately he shared this story: Before Ella came to REINS, she hardlyspoke. She was, quite frankly, without words. They brought her toREINS and after her first ride, he said, she got into the car and jab-bered all the way home! It was like a light had ignited inside herand words just burst out of her! As Deron was talking to me, hewas animated, motioning with his arms. Clearly, to him, that daywould always be remembered like it was yesterday! Then, with achuckle, he said, “Of course we had no idea what she was saying,but it didn’t matter! For the first time, she was alive with a passionfor life!” He was amazed at the change that REINS had made - andcontinues to make in little Ella’s life. I couldn’t help but feel, as hewas chatting, that REINS had done its magic for him also.REINS helps over 400 people a month. The types of challengesthat are served there are too many to go into here. One thing isclear; whether it is physical, emotional or mental; our beloved andtreasured horses bring relief, security and well-being. Theyheal and console with their gentle, quiet kindness and mellowtranquility. Which of us cannot say that enjoying a quiet mo-ment with ourequine companionhas not broughthealing to ourspirit? Whoamong us has notshared their se-crets, and evenour souls with ourhorse. They blessus. They love usto wholeness. Thebest part is - theydon’t have to loveus, they just do.

…...Connecting People whoCare, with Causes that Matter….

Legacy Endowment Community Foundation111 W. Alvarado St. Fallbrook, CA 92028760.728.3304 [email protected]

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One Peruvian Paso in a different roleSaturday, April 19, 2014

“Night of the Horse”Part of the Del Mar National Horse Show

@ the Del Mar FairgroundsWill include the Victorian Roses Ladies

Riding Society & Cefiro de Fenix with hisowner, Dyan Paquette

Photos byDebbie Pye

REINS – The Saga Continues. . .It was a nippy day as I drove down to the REINS therapeutic riding center. Ihad my camera and was on the prowl for interesting subjects. It just so hap-pened that day that I had my 2 year old grandson, Jackson with me. He hasgrown up around horses so I was comfortable taking him.We piled out of the car and strolled up to the office to let them know we werethere. We were greeted by Debbie Shinner, the CEO, and then we rambledover to make ourselves known to the staff. Of course Jackson was shy(which didn’t last long) and the staff soon made him feel at home. Theyinformed us of a “Toy room,” and so we went over to snoop.When we opened the door, we were greeted by a lady, Julie and her daugh-ter, Ella. Ella was a little taller than Jackson with long, blonde hair and awarm, wholehearted smile. She had just finished her riding lesson and wasgetting ready for her ballet class. It turned out that Ella had scoliosis; a cur-vature of the spine. I too, have a curvature, which I shared. Julie thenrevealed to me that Ella has a disease called Prader-Willi Syndrome. It isvery rare (1 in 25,000 births) and affects cognitive abilities, motor skills (aresult of low muscle tone) short stature and a chronic feeling of hunger.Yet, here was this little girl with a ready smile, romping around (at this pointshe was parading toys for Jackson to play with) joyous to have made a newfriend! I knew then I wanted to come back and find out more about this ador-able little girl!Two weeks later I returned and this time she was there with her father, Deron.I approached him and introduced myself, and told him I was writing an article.Immediately he shared this story: Before Ella came to REINS, she hardlyspoke. She was, quite frankly, without words. They brought her toREINS and after her first ride, he said, she got into the car and jab-bered all the way home! It was like a light had ignited inside herand words just burst out of her! As Deron was talking to me, hewas animated, motioning with his arms. Clearly, to him, that daywould always be remembered like it was yesterday! Then, with achuckle, he said, “Of course we had no idea what she was saying,but it didn’t matter! For the first time, she was alive with a passionfor life!” He was amazed at the change that REINS had made - andcontinues to make in little Ella’s life. I couldn’t help but feel, as hewas chatting, that REINS had done its magic for him also.REINS helps over 400 people a month. The types of challengesthat are served there are too many to go into here. One thing isclear; whether it is physical, emotional or mental; our beloved andtreasured horses bring relief, security and well-being. Theyheal and console with their gentle, quiet kindness and mellowtranquility. Which of us cannot say that enjoying a quiet mo-ment with ourequine companionhas not broughthealing to ourspirit? Whoamong us has notshared their se-crets, and evenour souls with ourhorse. They blessus. They love usto wholeness. Thebest part is - theydon’t have to loveus, they just do.

…...Connecting People whoCare, with Causes that Matter….

Legacy Endowment Community Foundation111 W. Alvarado St. Fallbrook, CA 92028760.728.3304 [email protected]

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One Peruvian Paso in a different roleSaturday, April 19, 2014

“Night of the Horse”Part of the Del Mar National Horse Show

@ the Del Mar FairgroundsWill include the Victorian Roses Ladies

Riding Society & Cefiro de Fenix with hisowner, Dyan Paquette

Photos byDebbie Pye

Photos Top: Looking east fromcampground, with store on left side.Row 2: Loaded up, ready to head forhome, all the horses say “Adios”; PattyLacroix & HMS Corazon del Dios.Row 3: Carl Ferguson & JBS Hildalgo;Linda West & El Sebastian; barridapractice with Kym, Linda & PattyLacroix.Row 4: Kym Adams & RSV Escultura;Nora Valenzuela; Patty Pignotti

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WHERE:2014 Fiesta of the Spanish Horse Show will be held:May 1 – May 4- Horse ShowDressage Show – WednesdayLos Angeles Equestrian Center480 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA. 91506

The “SPECTACULAR” Show - the main event, is an evening thatfeatures an entertaining and educational multi-cultural spectacular ex-perience – celebrating the heritage and historical impact of the Spanish

Horse on the Americas. The evening performance also features a“Parade of Cancer Heroes,” which is the heart of the “Fiesta Charity Spectacular.” Fiesta of The Spanish Horse is acharitable enterprise committed to raise funds for Cancer Research. The main beneficiaries this year are USC Norris

Comprehensive Cancer Center and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, but include other Cancer Organizations…Past recipients include: American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer, Leukemia and Lymphoma Soci-

ety, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Roy & Patricia Disney Cancer Center.The need for donations exists. Our goal is to provide research dollars all year.

If you are unable to attend this year, please make a donation (no matter how small or large), it does make a difference.Thank you for your support.

Through February 9, 2014Buy 1 ticket at $30, receive a

2nd ticket for $15Buy 1 VIP arena floor table for $480,

a $120 savings (Regularly $600)S&H $5

2014 Horse ShowHorse Show Premium: 2014 Full Horse Show Premium – will be posted soon – please check back on website!Front Stalls: Front Stalls are available on a Priority Basis. All Front Stalls on Barns 1 through 8 are

assigned to Sponsors, a Limited Number are available. If you have not yet sent yourSponsorship Form, please do so as soon as possible. The Front Stalls are assigned on afirst come, first serve basis by Breeds.

2014 ManagementFiesta Director ~ Joanne Asman 818-842-8444Horse Show Manager ~ Nancy Harvey 818-841-35542014 StaffBarn Manager ~ Ben Carrillo 818-841-3554Horse Show Secretary ~ Roxanne HoodDressage Show Manager ~ Glenda McElroyDressage Show Secretary ~ Debbie Turner 818-841-3554Hospitality ~ Melissa SchallesEMT ~ Equestrian Sports Medical SvcsVeterinarian ~ BDP Equine, Inc 818-881-9564Farrier ~ Bill BennettAwards ~ Lynn Phillips2014 Show StewardsUSEF/PF Steward Adele MaurerPeruvian Paso Steward Steve ToddDressage Technical Delegate2014 AnnouncersNicho Meredith, Dan Savage, Carolyn Mittrick, Carrol Lee HydeSaturday Night Spectacular: Nicho Meredith, Constance Leshin2014 PhotographersOfficial Photographer ~ TBAPeruvian Paso Photographer ~ Lee Locke www.lockephoto.comVideographer ~ TBA

WHEN:• SPECTACULAR – Saturday May 3, 2014• Gates Open and Festivities begin at 2:00 p.m.• Spectacular begins at 5:00 p.m.• Multi-breed Horse show May 1 through May 4, 2014Featuring Multiple Breeds and Open Dressage

New Web Site!!!!!http://www.fiestacharityshow.com/

2014 Show JudgesAndalusian/Lusitano Division Walter de la Brosse, M.S.,Ph.D.Dressage DivisionFriesian Division Walter de la Brosse, M.S.,Ph.D.Open Opportunity Division ClassesPaso Fino Division Robert YunitsPeruvian Division Sr. Rolando García Bertoncini (Panamá)Plantation Walking Horse Division Bobbie Clark-RappPRE Division ClassesNEW THIS YEAR Western Equitation

Camping weekend at Stagecoach RV Park, Shelter Valley,sponsored by the Jorge Valenzuela Training Center (http://www.jvtc.net) included lots of good times with our horses,friends & family. All photos on this page by Debbie Pye.

Photos Top: Looking east fromcampground, with store on left side.Row 2: Loaded up, ready to head forhome, all the horses say “Adios”; PattyLacroix & HMS Corazon del Dios.Row 3: Carl Ferguson & JBS Hildalgo;Linda West & El Sebastian; barridapractice with Kym, Linda & PattyLacroix.Row 4: Kym Adams & RSV Escultura;Nora Valenzuela; Patty Pignotti

More Ranch News

WHERE:2014 Fiesta of the Spanish Horse Show will be held:May 1 – May 4- Horse ShowDressage Show – WednesdayLos Angeles Equestrian Center480 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA. 91506

The “SPECTACULAR” Show - the main event, is an evening thatfeatures an entertaining and educational multi-cultural spectacular ex-perience – celebrating the heritage and historical impact of the Spanish

Horse on the Americas. The evening performance also features a“Parade of Cancer Heroes,” which is the heart of the “Fiesta Charity Spectacular.” Fiesta of The Spanish Horse is acharitable enterprise committed to raise funds for Cancer Research. The main beneficiaries this year are USC Norris

Comprehensive Cancer Center and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, but include other Cancer Organizations…Past recipients include: American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer, Leukemia and Lymphoma Soci-

ety, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Roy & Patricia Disney Cancer Center.The need for donations exists. Our goal is to provide research dollars all year.

If you are unable to attend this year, please make a donation (no matter how small or large), it does make a difference.Thank you for your support.

Through February 9, 2014Buy 1 ticket at $30, receive a

2nd ticket for $15Buy 1 VIP arena floor table for $480,

a $120 savings (Regularly $600)S&H $5

2014 Horse ShowHorse Show Premium: 2014 Full Horse Show Premium – will be posted soon – please check back on website!Front Stalls: Front Stalls are available on a Priority Basis. All Front Stalls on Barns 1 through 8 are

assigned to Sponsors, a Limited Number are available. If you have not yet sent yourSponsorship Form, please do so as soon as possible. The Front Stalls are assigned on afirst come, first serve basis by Breeds.

2014 ManagementFiesta Director ~ Joanne Asman 818-842-8444Horse Show Manager ~ Nancy Harvey 818-841-35542014 StaffBarn Manager ~ Ben Carrillo 818-841-3554Horse Show Secretary ~ Roxanne HoodDressage Show Manager ~ Glenda McElroyDressage Show Secretary ~ Debbie Turner 818-841-3554Hospitality ~ Melissa SchallesEMT ~ Equestrian Sports Medical SvcsVeterinarian ~ BDP Equine, Inc 818-881-9564Farrier ~ Bill BennettAwards ~ Lynn Phillips2014 Show StewardsUSEF/PF Steward Adele MaurerPeruvian Paso Steward Steve ToddDressage Technical Delegate2014 AnnouncersNicho Meredith, Dan Savage, Carolyn Mittrick, Carrol Lee HydeSaturday Night Spectacular: Nicho Meredith, Constance Leshin2014 PhotographersOfficial Photographer ~ TBAPeruvian Paso Photographer ~ Lee Locke www.lockephoto.comVideographer ~ TBA

WHEN:• SPECTACULAR – Saturday May 3, 2014• Gates Open and Festivities begin at 2:00 p.m.• Spectacular begins at 5:00 p.m.• Multi-breed Horse show May 1 through May 4, 2014Featuring Multiple Breeds and Open Dressage

New Web Site!!!!!http://www.fiestacharityshow.com/

2014 Show JudgesAndalusian/Lusitano Division Walter de la Brosse, M.S.,Ph.D.Dressage DivisionFriesian Division Walter de la Brosse, M.S.,Ph.D.Open Opportunity Division ClassesPaso Fino Division Robert YunitsPeruvian Division Sr. Rolando García Bertoncini (Panamá)Plantation Walking Horse Division Bobbie Clark-RappPRE Division ClassesNEW THIS YEAR Western Equitation

Camping weekend at Stagecoach RV Park, Shelter Valley,sponsored by the Jorge Valenzuela Training Center (http://www.jvtc.net) included lots of good times with our horses,friends & family. All photos on this page by Debbie Pye.

Trail News

Peruvian Pasos join Hemet based Los Caballos Riders club ride atLa Cresta, outside Murrieta. (Photos by Joy Bruce)

We could not have asked for a more perfect day. Theweather...glorious; the trails...beautiful; the riders...so welcomingand my Peruvian Paso Mare, Miramar...a perfect lady. Needless tosay I joined the club :) Maureen

It was a perfect day for a ride. Our three Peruvians plus one Quar-ter Horse were a hit on the trails. We arrived just in time to figureout which ride we would choose. We opted for the canyons withoak canopy cover led by Joy Bruce. Maureen Davis, Kym Adams,Carol Schadegg, and myself (Carolyn Truskowski) rode out smil-ing and were amazed at the beauty of the La Cresta trails. We had

plenty of opportunity to show offour gaited horses as our leader allowed our groupto gait the entire way back. The other group wasalready having lunch as we all gaited past. Gig-gles and smiles and the wonderful feeling of ad-ventures and camaraderie. It doesn’t get muchbetter than this.Carolyn

My ride on Sunday was amazing.. started off withCarolyn picking us up and then we hit the trails. Afew minutes in the trails we hit a small stream.."Lord have mercy" my horse started turning andshaking.. would not cross that tiny stream becauseto her she disliked the feeling of the squishymuddy muck under her hoofs so she did the typicalPeruvian Paso Spin ( lol) about 5 times so my

great horse girlfriend Carolyn T got my lead rope andoff her and her horse went through the stream with meon my horse “which feels like riding a 1000 pound catinto the water who is clawing for the side of the hill-dry land-lol” I had a “oh shit moment cuz I thought I was going to fall out of my sad-dle..” But we crossed.. with the applaud of the riders on the other side waiting pa-tiently for us to cross safely. It was a 3 hour ride " one of the best ever". On the wayback we broke up into 2 groups the first group was the slow group and the second wasthe gaited group.. Naturally we rode the latter.. and gaited five or so miles backthrough meadows that took your breath away as the wind made your eyes water .. tosum it up.. when you are in a gait ona true naturally gaited horse the rideis truly amazing. When you experi-ence mother earth, breeze, energy,smoothly in your horse’s saddle....Kym

Photos 1st Row: Club Banner on Trailer.2nd Row: Maureen & DJG Miramar; Kym Adams & RSV Escultura3rd Row: Carolyn Truskowski & MLM BandoleroLast Row: Kym, Maureen & Carolyn

The Jorge Valenzuela Training Center recently spent the dayat Fiesta Island, San Diego, enjoying the mild Spring weather,water and sea air!! Participants included Wayne Tillman &Linda West, Chris Sackett & Fiona Covello; Patty Pignotti;Kelly Rosati; Carl & Sharon Fergeson; Lauren Leatherbury,Nora Valenzuela & Jorge Valenzuela. The horses includedRSV Noble Sol, KBK Dona Andrea, RRI General del Dios,JBS Hidalgo, MLM Emisario, Amir & Cozmo.(photos provided by Linda West)A lady from Germany stopped by with two children. Theywere thrilled to be allowed to sit on RSV Noble Sol while hestepped through the water lapping on the sand. They were soexcited they stayed and hung around our group!