RE INTRODUCTION FOR EVERYONE

[El Indio Elegante]

Many new people have joined the boards since the last time we had one of these things. u've got 2 choices answer questions about u're self or write a story like thing about yourself. here are the questions

name(don't have to put last): Cassie O.
your age: 15
how many horses do u own? 4 pasos and 4 other breeds and 6 donkeys
how long have u been riding? since 2 on donkeys, since 4 1/2 on western and h/j horses, since i was 8 with paso finos
do u show? Yes alot
if so wut in? Equitation if i can find a horse to ride that is smooth enough, i used to show in versatility but i retired my horse from it as this years nationals, hopefully pleasure or performance with my new horse.
wut part of the U.S or other countries(brigette) do live in? i live in South Carolina
any other info u would like to say? Well I have and interesting path as far as my paso fino career. My first nationals was in 2000 and i placed 4th in equitation with my favorite horse El Indio Elegante. Indio was my first paso. I just recently retired him at the age of 10 b/c he went show sour. I now use him to promote the breed. He has alot of versatility. He can jump really, really well gallop at fast speeds if i push him and have a heart of gold. I have a black gelding that i will never show or really even ride b/c he is way to nervous. We sorta rescued him. I also have a mare who is now 18. I plan to breed her to one of the La fortuna stallions this year. I won one of the free breedings at asheville. JUST REMEMBER TO ENTER IF THEY HAVE THEM AGAIN! I also recently won a 2 1/2 year old horse by writing an essay. Hopefully he will be my horse for my junior years. He seems to have quite alot of brio and his trainer says he has very nice movement. Also i want to make more people aware of what hippology is. I recently went to Kentucky for National competition in hippology. My team for the first time in South Carolina brought home a 1st, 5th, 9th, and 10th. plz msg me if u have any questions about hippology in general or at the nationals. I'll be happy to help. Oh if u have any questions about the Youth Mundial coming up i'll be happy to help. I went to the last one in Puerto Rico. No i didn't place but i tried and if i were u try to take u're own horse b/c if not u could get stuck with a HORRIBLE horse like how i did. Well anyways i talk to much bye

[Pasogirlz]

Great Job El Indio! Thanks for all the info.

You guys know I have 3 Pasos (Tequila, Candee, and Echo), and 1 Arab (Princess). I have been riding all my life, but have only had Pasos about 3 years. I went ot my first show w/Tequila this past weekend, but we hope to go to many more. I live in So. Fla, but often visit my parents ranch in Sebring, Fl. (about 3 hrs away). I think the Paso Fino breed is just awesome and EVERYONE should own one. ;-)

[srjames9]

So Lori How did you and tequila do? Inquiring minds (me) would like to know.

Cheers,
James

[halfmoonfino]

name(don't have to put last): Lana
your age: 16
how many horses do u own? I have a 16 y/o PPR Paso gelding, Johnson Farms Principa "Pitter-Pan" , and mom has a 15 y/o TWH gelding named Ebenezer Ichabod "Ebby".
do u show? nope. i'll probably never show Pitty, but I'll take other ppl's horses to fun shows. I took an Arab in November. Pitty hates shows, stalls, stress, etc...even though he is drop dead gorgeous and perfectly gaited.
if so wut in? n/a for Pitty, but for other horses I'll do GAYP, Flat classes, or games.
wut part of the U.S or other countries(brigette) do live in? North Carolina

any other info u would like to say? I teach riding lessons, I'm a Jr. in hgihschool, and I love my Pitter-Pan! I'm lucky enough to be able to ride about 5 or 6 days a week. I also trim Pitty's feet myself - he's barefoot! Pitty stands 13hh and I'm full grown at 5'1", so we match up really well. Pitty is my soulmate horse, best friend, and equine partner for life. I trained him myself, but currently am not willing to train other people's horses (though I've done so in the past). Pitty and I have a lot of fun together and definitely will for many years to come! He's my lil' man ;-)

[Brigitte]

Name : Brigitte W.
Age: 16
How many horses do you own? I have two horses, Marinero and Serano both of them Paso Fino geldings.
Do you show? Yes
What in? In Amazona 15-17
Country: Aruba
Other Info: Mar is more of a competition horse, Serano is an all around horse. Been riding for almost 6 years now. Have Mar for almost 5 and Serano for almost 2. I give riding lessons to kids and also help out at another ranch with riding and heldping train the horses.

[Nito]

Name : nito b
Age: 16
How many horses do you own? 16
Do you show? not yet
What in? when i do it'll be in Junior classes
Country: USA - Miami
Other Info: Im the more future breeder. i like the whole process of choosing a stallion and ending up with a nice foal full of hope :D other than that.. for now i want to become a trainer once im actually ON a horse. i never get to ride. got my saddle but no jaquima or bit... its stupid yes i know lol

[~ll*michelle*ll~]

Name : Michelle Gomez
Age: 13
How many horses do you own? i have 1 mare named La Simbolica de Besilu
Do you show? of course !!!!!!
What in? i just started competing in junior youth but be4 i used to compete in all of the sub jr. levels like equitation horsemanship pleasure performance fino ,a/o classes, & sometimes in professional classes.
Country: MIAMI FL !!!!! representin COLOMBIA !!!!!!!!
Other Info: ive been riding for 4 yrs for my tenth horse i got my beloveed performance gelding named DIVO ALABADO DEL ROBLEDAL . in the first show that i ever competed with him i got all first places in equitation performance horsemanship performance a/o geldings, performance geldings, and the championships . this was my first show in which i placed 1st place in all my categories. the next couple of years were mostly like this . in my first ntls i got 2nd place in equitation and 3rd place in horsemanship .(2002) I have to say that 2004 was my best year in my horsebackriding career .
in spectrum 2004 i placed :
1st in equitation
1st in horsemanship
2nd in performance
3rd in perf a/o geld
2nd in the a/o champ
high point sub jr of the show ( i got a prettyful saddle )

in nationals 2004 i placed :
1st in equitation (high point)
2nd in horsemanship(high point)
1st in performance (high point)
high point sub jr of the show
high point sub jr of the yr
high point youth of the year
high point youth of the show ( i got another prettyful saddle (ultralite))
Legion of merit

yup best yr ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if u hav any questions bout anything pm me alright ?????

[Got Brio?]

Name:Grayson
age:12
horses:1 arabian(nisha),1 twh(mack),2 pasos (marisa,E.T)
state:North Carolina
Show?:sometimes, on my arabian(pasos arent under saddle)but cant wait to start showing them when they are.
grade:7th at Wakefield Middle school
other:I love to do ring work and go on trail rides. Also like to go to some shows(twha,4-h,etc)

[RitmicoRox5]

name: Katie Martin
your age: as of right now 13...but my birthday is on the 19th so im basically 14
how many horses do u own? 3 pasos (Ritmico de DL, La Niebla de Tomaria, and El Guardian de LosAngeles) and a paint (Kingfish)
do u show? yes a lot
if so wut in? well i was in sub-jr but now im a junior (yeah) so this year ill be showing in pleasure junior, performance junior, pleasure a/o geldings, performance a/o geldings, fino junior, and probably a/o with my mare
wut part of the U.S do live in? Illinois (i live near chicago, like an hour away in a little town called Minooka)
any other info u would like to say? well i really dont know what else to say but ill wing it...my horse Ritmico was high point horse and high point gelding of 2005 and i got a 6th in pleasure a/o geldings at 2005 nationals
and if you meet me in person im loud and talk a lot

[~pasowave~]

Name: Laura
Age: 13
How many horses: My family owns 8 paso's altogether and 2 of then are mine, Regala, and Star.
Do you show? yes
What in? Eq. sub-jr., Silver medal Eq., horsemanship, pleasure sub-jr. and A/O classes.
Country: USA, NC
Other: I've been riding for 8 years and Eq., and silver medal are my faviorate classes b/c I love eq. and silver medal is more challenging than the other classes. I still love riding in all classes b/c there all fun!!! Paso's rock!!!!!!!! :D

[Suezette Rodriguez]

Name : Suezette Rodriguez
Age:15
How many horses do you have ?: I have a Gray Mare La Odalisca De Maetranza { from Colombia El Imperio del Caballo or something like that }Out of la Pistolera del Imperio x Jazmin de la Primavera~ Dark bucskin mare La Sonrisa De Valparaiso LA Sorpresa de valparaisoX Amadeus, a 3 month old filly Name La Nueva Imagen-Sonrisa de valparaiso x Maraquito{MAraquita la rosa x Cosmos } and more babys !!
Do you show ?: Yes
What in< Jr youth 14-18
Country shown in : Usa{Florida Georia Tenneesse Puerto Rico }
Best Show experience: when I got Ride Tobias del 8!!In A/O Stallions and Fino Jr youth In SpectrumWo0opWO0p

[paso chikkaaaa.]

Indigo,

U own 6 donkeys? Do thy make a lot of noise or are they pretty quiet??? My dad wanted a donkey for a long time.

[Paso Diva]

name: Gianna Miller
age:9
How many horses? 1 paso fino( Bambino)
do you show: yes ever since I started riding
What in: sub junior a/o and now fino

[riomyfriend]

name Chris C.
your age: 13...going on 14 this march!
how many horses do u own? 2 pasos
how long have u been riding? 6 years
do u show? no not really
other: I'm really into not only riding but Drama, I've dont sevral plays inculding Bugsy Malone and the next play coming up for me is Aladdin.

Name : Alex
Age: 14
How many horses do you own? 90 something... o.0
Do you show? Yes (Duh!)
What in? pleasure performance equitation and sometimes fino Junior , performance a/o gelding, perf. geldings, pleasure a/o geldings, pleasure geldings, and if I do good in the classes the championships
Country:USA-ocala, fl
Other Info: I love Batman(Big shock there lol), I love Metal and rock, I love turkey and noodles, I say loser too much...

[horsehavenchick]

Name: Brooke
Age: 13
How many horses do you own? over 100
Do you show? Yes.
What in? I just moved up to Jr's so all Jr. classes if possible. and some a/o classes.
Where do you live? Mississippi
Other info: i have a big brother, Michael, who shows in Jr.'s too. I'm really excited about showing w/o the bucket(helmet) and getting to show stallions.YAY! :D