New here, from Mississippi

[stacyeblack]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Stacye and I live in Northeast Mississippi. I raise Miniature Horses. I have become interested in Paso Finos through my friend Joey. Joey, by the way introduced me to this forum and invited me to join, so here I am.

I don't own any full sized horses at the time, but I would like to learn more about this beautiful breed. Seems to have captivated Joey, at any rate.

The pictures from Joey's Florida trip were breathtaking, by the way!

I am looking forward to getting to know you all,

Stacye

[Pasogirlz]

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Hi and Welcome Stacey! We have several ppl here w/mini's. 8-) You will have to share some pix w/us soon.

I'm so glad to hear that Joey is as excited about the breed as I am. Course...he did get is case of Paso-itis from me. :lol:

[SandyMM]

Welcome to apf.com! :D

[pasonotti]

Hi and welcome to the wonderful world of the Paso Fino. Everyone associated with this breed are great people! You are going to begin a truly wonderful adventure learing about the Paso Fino.
Stephanie

[motorgypsy]

Hi Stacye! We're in SC and have two minis, 11 paso finos and one Florida Cracker horse. We also board two of our paso finos at a mini show barn. Minis are so much fun!

Welcome to the board. Paso finos are really great horses - the horse you can still ride when you are tired or old but a horse that can run barrels, do endurance, jump and do all sorts of other things if you want to. Glad to have you here!

[jmtw]

Hiya Stace! Welcome to the best of the best. :smile:
Nice to have you here!
And yes... it's all Lori's fault. lol

[stacyeblack]

Thank you all for the warm welcome!

I grew up with American Saddle Horses and Tennessee Walkers. I was schooled in English and some Dressage, but I rebelled and ended up with a Quarter Horse mare, who I loved to pieces! She was really sweet. Somehow, though, I went back to gaited horses. Eventually, when I "grew up" and moved away from home the horses got put on the back burner, and eventually sold off.

For years I have missed them, then happened upon the minis. We got our first three last summer, and now our herd has expanded to eight, with one on the way. I love being with the little ones. They are super special and very unique.

One of these days, and sooner, not later, I plan on getting back into riding. I miss that very much, especially now that I've gotten into the minis. You just can't ride them!

At any rate, I will most likely end up with a gaited horse, but I don't know of what ilk. I'd like to educate myself about the Paso Finos for my own benefit. They are beautiful, elegant animals. I happened upon a show on RFD-TV and sat there mesmerized by their movement and grace. Those of you that have them are truly blessed.

Back to the original point, thanks for the welcome, everyone seems to be very nice here!

Stacye

[Pasogirlz]

Stacey....I understand you might be in the market for your first Paso Test ride!!!

[Barbwire]

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[Barbwire]

We need some pics of those adorable minis.

[halfmoonfino]

Welcome, Stacey! I'd love to see pics of your minis. I think they are so adorable! We have two minis and two mini donkeys at our barn. They have been such fun!

I'm Lana, and I have a PF gelding named Pitter-Pan (Pitty). My mom has a BIG TWH named Ebby. Walkers are great horses. I very much enjoy my mom's guy. Pitty is my special baby, though 8-) ;-) Pasos are a fantastic breed. After enjoying Pitty these past several years, I think I will ALWAYS have to have a Paso. :D As many on here will tell you, they can become addictive. Kinda like the Lay's motto..."betcha can't {own} just one!"

Hope you have fun here and get to learn what you want to know.....and do post some pics of the minis :razz:

[Blameitonbrio]

Welcome Stacey! We have two Paso Finos (filly and gelding), one Arabian mare and a black TWH gelding. We love them all, and I would love to have some minis one day. I can't wait to see pictures of yours!

[LynnG]

Hi Stacey.......well I have 15 Paso Finos and have been riding PFs for 30 years...and there is no smoother ride and fun too! Welcome to the apf.com forum!!!

we have shown with minis on the same day at our state fair. They look like alot of fun too!

[pasonotti]

Hi again Stacey,
Here is a picture of my Paso Fino Tiger with a mini that he met at a parade. He was quite facinated with this little guy.
Stephanie
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e24/Pasonotti/Tigermakingfriendswithalittleguy.jpg

[stacyeblack]

OK you all have twisted my arm! Here are pics of SOME of them. I won't flood you with pics of everyone!

This is all of them in the pasture, taken at the end of February. This view is from the boys pasture, looking down over the girls pasture.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/stacyeblack/02-26-200617.jpg

This is my stallion, Cruiser, freshly head and necked. It was my first attempt at him with the clippers, and we both made it.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/stacyeblack/goodCruiserfreshshave3-12-06.jpg

My daughter Kayla giving bread to Bockie, Jeff, and Kissime
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/stacyeblack/11-24-20059.jpg

Hope you like them. I am always proud to show off my horses!

[Blameitonbrio]

What darlings! And your farm name fits the picture perfectly. It is beautiful. I don't know much about Mississippi, but your picture makes me want to visit your state!

[stacyeblack]

Thank you for the compliments. We welcome guests! If you are ever in Northeast Mississippi, don't hesitate to call. Doesn't take long to put on a pot of coffee for company!

Stacye

[pasonotti]

Oh, how darling!!! They really are cuties. Your daughter is very cute too! LOL Thanks for sharing the pics with us. We like them, don't we? And don't worry about being a show off~~~ I am the worst!!! Hee Hee
Stephanie

[jmtw]

and, they're just the right size for roasting!! lol j/k, Stace :D

[Pasogirlz]

Oh how cute. Thanks for posting the pix. Your babies (the human one too) are all just precious. I love the herd shot of the minis. 8-) Your stallion is handsome too.

[stacyeblack]

and, they're just the right size for roasting!!

Joey,

They know to watch for predators! If they see a strange man lurking about with a knife and fork they'll run! I think I need to invest in some guard dogs...

Your stallion is handsome too.

Thank you, Lori. I am proud of him. I hope he makes pretty babies.


Stacye

[Terri]

Welcome to the group! I love your minis! they are so huggable. And your daughter is just to cute! how old she and does she have the "horsey gene"? She is going to need a nice riding pony and I bet a paso will be just the right size for a growing child. Here is my 7 yr old son on his Paso:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/micomyhorse/micoandfranklin.jpg

[Got Brio?]

Welcome to the forum!!!!I'am Grayson and I live in NC with my 4 horses Nisha(arab) Mack(TWH) Brio(Paso) and Marisa(also a paso).
My riding instructor used to have a mini named Domino(black) and everyone would do tricks with him. I've begged my mom to get one for me. She said we had enough horses. I think they are so cute!!
Have fun on the forums!

[Barbwire]

I just love your minis, especially that blue eyed boy. Thanks for posting their pictures.

[PASOFAN]

Welcome! Love the pics of your mini's, u do have quite a few!! I think they are so cute! Thanks for posting pics, and glad your here on the paso boards!! :D

[Carol Nelson]

Hey...staceyblack...welcome to the board! I've been raising Paso Finos for ten years and now have just gotten into the minis (in preparation for old age when I can no longer mount a Paso...which some days doesn't feel too far off... :lol: ).
Take a look at our stallion, Smaland Estates Extreme Cowboy, and our Pinto mare, Rosie (Champion Farms Ladybug), who by the way has had four colts all about the same color as your little stallion! :D
Our colt, Rip Roarin' Rowdy Cowboy, is our first baby from our minis...Rosie lost a colt the year before Rowdy came along at nine months gestation. But Rowdy has enough energy for two...he's still a stud and he IS for sale. ;-) 8-)
Both Cowboy and Rosie are double registered AMHA/AMHR...and Rowdy is AMHR registered. He will be trained to drive in 2007 if not sold.
Here they are:

http://www.geocities.com/lazyidh/minipage

Check out our Pasos at the site listed below this! Again, welcome, and I think you'll enjoy it here! :smile:

[RVF_Pasos]

Welcome to the forum! You’re sure to catch the “Paso bug,” and if you go on a Paso test ride, you’ll be hooked for life. (I speak from experience.) :D

I absolutely love your photos! Those minis are just too cute. I also like the markings on your stallion. Very unique.

[stacyeblack]

Thanks again for all the comliments and the warm welcome!

Terri,I hope Kayla has inherited the "horsey" gene. She seems to have. Thanks for sharing that lovely picture.

Carol, I enjoyed your site! Lovely horses. I like Rosie! Liked all of them, but she is really flashy!

I am enjoying browsing around here. Interesting and informative.

Thanks for the invite, Joey!

Stacye

[PASOLUVR]

Welcome Stacye!! I just joined not to long ago also and Joey told me about this forum to! :D

[Brigitte]

Welcome!!! Your minis are ADORABLE!!

[Moniece Dickerson]

WELCOME aboard!!!I LOVE the pictures,they are ADORABLE!!!Your new paso friend,Moniece

[Tami Pinell]

OH MY - ARE THEY SOOO CUTE :!:
Hey Wendy - ROAD TRIP!!!!

and BTW Stacey - A very BIG welcome to the board.....
PLEASE post more pictures!! I love ponies and minis....
and pasos too! ;-)

[stacyeblack]

Thanks Moniece and Tami!

I love talking about and sharing my minis, and hopefully one of these days a full-sized gaited horse. My daughter is three. I'd love to see her on a Paso one of these days!

Edited to add, I'll be more than happy to post more pics and show off my minis when I get some more clipping done. I am tired of the winter woolies, but we are having some cooler weather and I don't want to take their little jackets off just yet. Oh, and when foaling rolls around, pics for sure!

Stacye

[Terri]

Ohhhhh! I love pictures of baby minis! How soon can we expect to see them?

[stacyeblack]

I have one mare due between now and the first week of April. Another may have slipped hers, but she's not come back in season so I am hoping that she's still preggers. Her former owner said she did the same thing before her last one. I'll be sure to let you all see the new baby or babies!

Stacye

[Linda Y]

Welcome from another Mississippi-ite! I live on the Gulf coast.
Love your minis. Here is Andie, a little stallion my cousin and I owned for a while. He is now in Louisiana siring lots of little speckle butt minis!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/yorkhrse/andie.jpg

[Cindy]

Hi Stacye, welcome to the Paso Fino world. I have a client with Paso Finos in Huntsville. If you are imterested, PM me and I will give you her contact info. I am sure she would love for you to come out and see/ride some horses.

[Minouri]

Hi Stacy,

Loved your pics! Never feel bad about posting too many. I can't speak for everyone, but I am completely addicted to looking at everyone's photos. Can't get enough.

Glad to have you here. You'll never meet a nicer bunch than this collection of Paso owners :)

Welcome.

Ruthie

[baileyholc]

What cuties. The minies and the children. Welcome to the board Stacy. Glad to have you.

[Thomasj]

hey stacye :) i'm thomas, joey's oldest. pleasure to meet ya :)

[Alexandria12]

Hello stacy. I live in Natchez, MS. and we keep our stallion in training in puckett, which is close to the jackson area. He is such a wonderful horse and an awesome ride and id love for u to come take a test drive on a few paso finos if you can find the time. Where are u located? We will have to get together sometime soon.
Alexandria
Here is a pic of him
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/Got2loveanAngel/Diamonte010.jpg

[ErinC]

welcome to the group.

I am sure once you get on a paso , like the rest of us you will get one, and then another and then another, :roll:

[Laura S]

Welcome Stacye. Your minis are so cute! I think when I am too old and decrepid (like hopefully 90!) I will have to have minis to keep me company. I saw a show on animal planet once where an old man who always had horses kept his mini in the house with him! That is something I could definately do. I got bitten by the paso fino bug about 6 years ago. At the time I hadn't ridden in about 15 years. I have 4 of them now! I fell in love with their elegance, spirit, intelligence and smooth ride. I remember being mesmerized at the first show I went to. I still get goose bumps sometimes when a really awesome one enters the ring! Have fun learning about them!

[stacyeblack]

Still no mini foals yet...I mis-read the stallion service certificate, so instead of the first week of April, she could go until the first week of MAY...I'll post pics when she finally decides to have it.


Where are u located? We will have to get together sometime soon.

Alexandria, I am in the Northeastern part of the state, in New Albany. I have friends in Jackson, though, so perhaps one of these days we can get together. I'd love a test-ride. I teach, and maybe this summer I could make a day trip down that way.

hey stacye :) i'm thomas, joey's oldest. pleasure to meet ya :)

Hey Thomas, the pleasure is all mine! Good to meet you, too.

Stacye

[Serendipity]

Hi Stacye,
Welcome aboard you'll find lots of good info here and meet plenty of nice and optionated ;-) people here.

I live in south west,TN aout 30 miles north of Corinth,MS if I'm close come out for a test ride!

[Pasogirlz]

So when is the test ride scheduled? :confused

[stacyeblack]

That is a good question, Lori! I hope to go on a test ride sometime this summer, if I can schedule one with one of the generous folks on here that have been kind enough to offer.

Question though... I am a little over six feet tall. I am concerned that I might need a taller horse than Pasos seem to be...

What do you think?

Stacye

[Brigitte]

there are tall Pasos out there, don't worry

[stacyeblack]

Glad to know that. Thanks Brigitte.

Stacye

[Cindy]

Hey Stacye, I just noticed a PM in my outbox to you from a LONG time ago that you must not have gotten as it is in my outbox and not my sent box. :-?

[Alexandria12]

Hello. Dont worry, my trainer is 6 ft or 6'1 and Diamante carries him with ease. Im sure it wont be a problem...and when you go to buy one we will find you a bigger paso if youd like. Pasos are pretty strong for their size. When you get ready to come ride email me at Got2loveanAngel@aol.com or better yet email me when you get this message and Ill email you my phone number....as sometimes I get too busy to check my email.

[Serendipity]

One of the nice things about Pasos is they may look smaller that some other breeds but the moment you ride that all goes out the window you know you have a lot more horse than appears. After you visit Alexandrai your more than welcome to come here to Bethel Springs,TN.I even might have a bigger gelding you'd like ;-)
hope to see you soon