Dec 2 - Calbalgata in Miami pix

[Showtime Magazine]

Mayito Hernandez of Los Caballos de Mayo
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Zulma, Augusto, and Steven Gutierrez
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[Showtime Magazine]

Lori Ford
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The group at Rinconcito Resturant
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The group on the way to the resturant on 127th ave
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[Pasogirlz]

I got to ride in this fun event on Saturday. 8-) It was very fun to participate.
The event was supposed to start at 3 in the afternoon. But like typical latin style they didn't depart until 5. :lol:

We strated at Hacienda 4 Aces and rode thru the streets accompanied by the police, and we stopped for a while at a neighborhood restarant for drinks and empanadas. Then we rode back and enjoyed live music and food at the farm. 8-)

[LynnG]

Wow! So that is a Miami style trail ride! The horses look so well-behaved with all that traffic; they must be used to it. Those are wonderful pics...thanks for posting!

[Pasogirlz]

Yes, Lynn, the horses are very well behaved w/the traffic.
Some cars were even beeped at us. And at one point, an abulance went by w/it's sirens blarring. :shock:

[TrueStepPaso]

Lori....that is FREAKIN AWESOME!!!!!!!! :shock: I would be ALL OVER that if it were to happen around here! There's nothing like showing off some beautiful horses...and Paso Finos do it with such animation & style. :D

[swaite]

Great photos - This is EXACTLY what Jose wants to have in Holyoke. He'll love these shots.................

[TrueStepPaso]

Sue....I'm THERE.

[Pasomom]

Wow, that looks like fun. How many riders were there in all? Looks like a pretty good crowd!

[Pasogirlz]

I didn't get a head count, but I'd say between 30-45? maybe more. You should have heard the sound of all the hoof beats at the same time. 8-)

[Pasomom]

I can just imagine! LOL

[PasoPerson38]

How AWESOME....Wish I could of gone.
I hope this becomes a tradition, and they do it more cause can u imagine how good that looks for the breed?

[PasoJoy]

OMG, that looked like SO much fun!!! :D

[hast]

What a great event. Did you have to have a permit to ride on the road? I'd LOVE to ride an event like that :D I'll miss riding in a Christmas parade this year, for sure.

[Pasogirlz]

I don't know about the permit. But we did have a police escort holding back traffic.

[PASOFAN]

That is soooo neat!! Loved the pics, I would have LOVED to hear the hoof beats of 40 paso finos!! so cool....

[GeorgeGuns]

Abbie, on your way down, stop and pick me up!!!! That looks like way to much fun and I'm a wee bit off of winters this year - spoiled by the warm weather we had, but it was too muccy to make use of good days. I need a BREAK! Getting saturated with Paso lovers wouldn't hurt one bit. Great pics!

[motorgypsy]

Lori who sponsored it??? what street was it on?

[Pasogirlz]

Rodrigo Brand was in charge of organizing it. I believe Hacienda 4 Aces, Los Caballos de May, Showtime Paso Fino Magazine, and possibly a few others sponsored it. But they charged each rider $30 towards the band and the food they had catered in.

[motorgypsy]

It looked like SUCH fun!!!!

[TrueStepPaso]

You should have heard the sound of all the hoof beats at the same time. 8-)

I just got chills. :shock:

I would LOVE to do something like that....