Howdy!!

[The Professional]

Hello fellas!! It's a real pleasure to be here with you all at this wonderful paso forum.
Congratulations to all for this site that is more than interesting.

I'm a horse lover but as you can tell my heart fell for my PPR. Hope to interact with all of you and sharing some pictures that I have.

Cordially,
-The Professional.
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[PasoJoy]

Hola, Mr. Professional! We needs pictures as soon as you can post them pleeeze!!! :D

[Pasogirlz]

http://bestsmileys.com/welcome/18.gif

Let us know if you need help w/those pix. :D

[Brigitte]

Welcome!

[PASOFAN]

Welcome!!!!

[Jasfino]

Hello... Glad you found us here! :D

[The Professional]

Pasogirlz, I think I'm going to need some assistance. I've been trying to post some pics but unfortunately I dont know how this works. I click on img but nothing happens, as soon as you help me out I'll be posting some beautiful old- time pictures!

I also want to thank each and every one of you for that warm welcome!!.

Sincerily yours,
-The Professional

[Barbwire]

http://www.jammerbabe.com/flotilla/images/smiles/groupsmile.gif

[The Professional]

Hello everyone, unfourtunately, I'm still having difficulties downloading pics. But I assure you that you won't be dissapointed once I fix that problem. I don't realy find the way to post them so I request some help.
Also I want to thank you all again for making me feel at home here.

Cordially,
The Professional

[Terry Wallace]

They must first be downloaded to a website... I use photbucket.com, they cannot exceed size for the BB...there is a thread on how to post photos elswhere on the BB. (WHERE is that thread Lori???)
I usually do not let them exceed 500 DPI.
At photobucket, you can edit and downsize them for here if need be.

[Carol Nelson]

Eeek...will someone please help this person (gentleman or lady) post some pics to this board. Being a relatively new owner of a lovely Palomino PPR mare, I eat up pictures of PPR's! Always learning!! :smile:

Welcome to the board, and look forward to hearing more from you!

[Pasogirlz]

Terry is right, I like to use www.photobucket.com to upload my pix first. There is a an "message board" size option you will want to select before uploading. Once you have the photo uploaded, copy the IMG code under the pic, and paste it here in your post on APF.

[The Professional]

JUST TESTING!!!

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/kofresi.gif

[The Professional]

Thank you Pasogirlz, I follow your instructions and have the first picture post.
Also thanks to Terry Wallace who told me abot photobucket.com and thanks a million to PasoJoy because I was about to quit when she encouraged me.

Now it's a matter of having the right size for the pics!

Cordially,
The Professional

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/6af3481b.jpg
Carol Nelson this one is specially for you since you like palominos (and I'm a gent')
The first picture is, Kofresi, one of the most highlighted stallions of his time and his gens are spread among much of the ppr and half blood in the states.

The golden palomino is Cupido also a very well known ppr paso fino of all time riden by the legend himself...Cunda Figueroa who was the first pr horseman inducted in the paso fino hall of fame.

I'll try to post some more pics tomorrow...

[Carol Nelson]

Here is my Bunny...her registered name is Conejo Rosado (this was taken right after she arrived on our farm so she was very long in the toe and ungroomed) :roll: :

http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/36931DSC00003_(2).JPG

and here is her pedigree:

http://www.pasoregistry.com/db/Tree.asp?ID=101848

I know of and have seen photos of Kofresi, Guamani and Dulce Sueno, but any information or photos of any of her other ancestors would be greatly appreciated!

[Laura S]

Welcome to the forum!! We enjoys pics and history here! Cupido is a beauty! Thanks for posting the pics! :D

[Pasogirlz]

Oh wow, I love the palomino too!
Glad you got the pix figured out.

I tried to respond to your email, but it came back to me. Not sure why. :-?

GREAT PHOTOS! 8-)

[Barbwire]

Well, I hate to be a pain in the butt, but, can you make the pics a bit bigger, say, around 400 pixels wide, please?

[Pasogirlz]

I'm not sure what size he choose when he uploaded....there is an option on photobucket for "Message Board" size. That is the best one to choose to post here. But I think you have to choose that option before hitting the upload button. So he might have to start over if he chooses to resize them. ;-)

[PasoJoy]

Mr. P, sorry I was off the computer when your message came through, I will post the pics for you now, a little bigger.... :D
http://pasofyd.smugmug.com/photos/124508227-L.jpg


http://pasofyd.smugmug.com/photos/124508348-L.jpg

Thanks for these, they were great horses....

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/c4fcd463-2.jpg The PPR Champion Campanero
Thank you once more Paso Joy, I'm still testing sizes.
Dear Pasogirz, the problem with my pc is that...aparentely has some kind of virus that won't let my E-mail address to open. I'm working on it.
Barbwire, hope this size do the job, but if not, I will keep trying with the next pics, thanks.
Laura S wait till you see the others!! :lol:
Carol Nelson I'll bet that beauty will turn into a golden palomino once it's in the shadow and with the proper grooming. More pictures coming up!

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/c4fcd463-1.jpg Kopeky I have seen him in the flesh! Awesome!
Dear Barbwire, that avatar of yours, is it a dead horse? :(

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/c4fcd463.jpg
EL Brujo De Kofresi

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/e7c94bc9-1.jpg
The Famous...Cuentas Claras

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/e7c94bc9.jpg
The Old timer champion...Pisa Flores

[Pasogirlz]

:jawdrop Those are stunning photos. Thanks so much for sharing them. I would love to have seen some of those horses in the flesh. 8-)

[Carol Nelson]

Breathtaking!

[Barbwire]

Dear Barbwire, that avatar of yours, is it a dead horse? :([/color]

You're "The Professional", you tell me! :lol:

[Carol Nelson]

Carol Nelson I'll bet that beauty will turn into a golden palomino once it's in the shadow and with the proper grooming.


Sigh...I don't know Mr. Prof. I think I groomed all of her dapples out...here she is during the summer ridden by our son, Daniel...he might look like a hooligan but he isn't at all ...and he loves riding Bunny! He's very gentle with her and she loves to go! She rides in a simple sidepull.

http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/36931danbunny4.JPG

I bought her off of this photo, sight unseen, and thought she WAS a Golden, only come to find out when she got off the trailer that she was much lighter.

http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/36931Bunny.jpg

I don't really mind, she is a wonderful sweet mare...but was a little disappointed...so if you can tell me a way to get the Golden Dapples back, I'd sure appreciate it! :roll:

[Laura S]

Wow, beautiful pics, thanks for sharing!

I think Amante is playing that game, "lets see how fast we can get the human to come running out of the house". He's a clever boy. :lol:

[The Professional]

Well, I'm pleased to met your expectations...and now that I have the know how in downloading pics this would be a parade! :lol:
Barbwire what can I say...so they call me, "the Professional of the bridle"
that was like a title inscripted on a sword that I received as a trophy as "Best Trainer of the Year" long ago and that's how my nickname came to life 8-) . Nevertheless, if that horse is not dead, then its a pretty good horse trick :lol: . Definitely dead, yeah definitely (remember the movie "The Rainman").

Carol Nelson, that's why I say "in the shadow". The dapples are like a sign of a good coat health. Some products, like BIOTINE, along with a balanced diet would do the trick... and shadow! I remembered a mare that I had that was as light-coated as yours, and took several months to get onto the golden palomino that I wanted.

Att.,
-The Professional

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/Kaifas.jpg Kaifas

I also got to see this stallion back in his good times!

[motorgypsy]

Welcome!!

Thank you for the great pictures. We really appreciate them!

We have an old line Pure Puerto Rican mare and she is amazing. Her name is Princesa de la Sabana, sister of Batallita del Coco and of course Replica is her nephew.

One of our forum members ia in Puerto Rico right now and we can't wait for her report and for photos!!

[Pasomom]

Wow, you have some very wonderful pictures of the foundation horses! Very nice. Glad you figured out the picture posting ins and outs! :D

We sure love pictures around here.

Were you a trainer in PR or US? I am assuming PR since you have all these wonderful pictures. We are proud to have you here, posting pictures, and helpful hints. That is what this site is about....helping each other with our horses and trading information.

I am sure you will be a great asset to our board.
:D

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2005-09-23_143641_Zaphiro2.jpg Zaphiro (recentely deceased)
This stallion was a true champ, one of his daughters hold a title as clasic fino, bellas formas or conformation and an event that won the very same day. Maravilla de Zaphiro is the name of the mare and later on I'll pos some pics of her...she's a beauty!

[Pasomom]

Beautiful, and the coloring is stunning.

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2005-09-23_143641_Zaphiro2.jpg Zaphiro (recentely deseased)

This stallion was a true champ, one of his daughters hold a title as classic fino, bellas formas or conformation and an event that won the very same day. Maravilla de Zaphiro is the name of the mare and later on I'll post some pics of her...she's a beauty!

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2005-10-02_190755_Tampico-Voltio-An.jpg
From the usual order...Tampico, Voltio, Ancama, Monterey and Chocolate.

Do anyone of you have some of these bloodlines in your herd?

[The Professional]

Hi Pasomom, you honor me with your kind words. Yes, as a matter of fact, I'm a professional paso fino trainer at the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I used to train in the mainland a few years ago and I loved to help other fellow horse lovers. There is a link where I'm actually a member that is one of the most complete in educational issues, and information forums you can find. The only thing is that it's mostly in spanish but if you place a post asking anything in english, they will gladly answer it for you in english as well, myself included. www.pasofinoforum.com

Hello Motorgypsy, thanks for welcoming me in..would you post some pics of Princesa de la Savana?

Att.,
-The Professional

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2005-09-21_184934_Porta_Coeli2.jpg Porta Coeli

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2005-09-20_200024_Poderoso2.jpg Poderoso

These old timers, were very popular at their time and you still found tracks of their bloodlines in several types of family lines of today's paso fino.

[motorgypsy]

This is Princesa de la Sabana (Primavera de Kofresi X El Coco both of whom are La Coca X Kofresi)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/motorgypsy/CRW_1466.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/motorgypsy/IM000557a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/motorgypsy/beegee1.jpg

By the way - our 7/8 PPR mare's father is PPR and is named Chocolate but I doubt it is the same one as the one in your picture as this stallion is in the US. This is the 7/8 PPR mare

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/motorgypsy/BRANDY6.jpg

[Carol Nelson]

In your photo of the stallions, I assume Monterey was a Golden Palomino, but is Ancama a dark, perhaps chocolate Palomino???

[The Professional]

Hi Motorgypsy, That babe of yours is a beauty, she has that kind looking face and alert to her surroundings. I can tell because of the different ear positions :roll: . She also had a Kofresi concentration in her pedigree that translates to a royalty lineage.

That second picture of your I used long ago (cant remember were I foud it) to plase an exsample of an accident waitting to hapend situation. Hoppe she was'nt yours at that time. Besides, look a great dam category in that same picture.

The third pic is very interesting, one doesen't have to be there to know how easy she goes, lose reins, smooth gait is Princesa de Savana. The last picture is the best, versatility in motion. Paso largo if I'm not mistaken. Good idea to have protection equipment like the endurance helmet, but its also important to protect horses' legs as if no legs no horse saying.

I also doubt the stallion from the picture is your mare's sire, since this picture is realy old, if you know what I mean...but who knows! Thank you Motorgypsy for sharing these beautiful pics. I'll post some of myself riding along.

[The Professional]

Well Carol, is very difficult to know for sure since the picture is in black and white...but for the mane and tail looks like you're guessing right about Monterey. But as far as I can tell, Ancama is dark chestnut and Chocolate a dark bay...what we call a "Zebruno" (bay with a black hair concentration on the coat).

[sporthorse]

papricka is an active ingredient in the golden enhancers and also in black enhancers but check to see what poprtions are safe.??? sory for the tid bit and no extra.

Here is a Palomino PPR paso fino that is line bred in two of our horses
http://www.pasoregistry.com/db/Profile.asp?ID=69245

[motorgypsy]

In what way is picture two an accident waiting to happen? Just curious?

If you mean the bridge, it is sanded and not slippery and they generally jump the stream anyway. It's been here for more than six years with no problems. We are in very rugged mountains with many trees, rocks, roots so our horses are like goats - very surefooted and sensible.

Her name is Princesa de la Sabana on her registration papers with Asociacion nacional del deporte de caballos de Paso Fino de Puerto Rico. She was bred by Jaime Sosa who sold her to Felix Bared who then sold her to Pedro Quinones who still owns her grandaughter the last I heard. We have two of her fillies but both by Colombian stallions. They are large, powerful and wonderfully gaited. The next breeding I'm looking for a PPR stallion though.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/motorgypsy/IM000302a.jpg

[The Professional]

Don't mind me about an "accident waiting to happen" stuff. You see, I didn't know that was a bridge. I can see what you mean by trees, rocks, etc. because of this picture of Princesa's beautiful fillie. I happen to know the actual president of Nat. Asc. So if I'm of any assistance with pedigree documents or something, dont hesitate!!

Sporthorse, this is a heck of palomino. a beauty indeed! How do you like this pic of a snow white mane and tale palomino ridden by me back in 1989 (I'm 41 by the way... look like 35, feel like 30) :rofl
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/ELTriste-1.jpg
Federation of sport of paso fino of PR Champion EL Triste

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2005-09-18_112423_Caribe_de_Do2-1.jpg Caribe de Domingo
Caribe de Domingo is a Reserve World Champion, and for many folks he beat Capuchino that time.

[pprpaso3]

Hey I've been having some computer problems and looks like I have been missing out on this Puerto Rican Paso post!

Professional......those are some beautiful pics of PR horses in Puerto Rico but do you know we also have some very nice US bred PR stallions? I'm sure you have heard of Frio Viento (2 time National Fino Champion).? Well I have his last producing son "Cale's Helado Oro"standing here in North east Pennsylvania! He is a beautiful Chocolate palomino stallion with gait, intelligence and temperament to match. He has the ability to pass these qualities on to his offspring also.

My "Frost" is also a grandson of Bolero LaCE whom I know you have heard of since he was imported from PR. Bolero is Foundation Horse for both the Pure Puerto Rican Federation and PFHA....he of course won in the showring in Fino and I believe in Bella Forma.( 2 time Fino champion).

When I saw those pics of Cupido you posted I thought "WOW that looks like Frost"! He actually reminds me a lot of Batalla in looks and conformation(he has a lot of Batalla on his top side). Here's a couple pics of Frost........

http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/119656frstpapadresz-med.jpg





Frost has just begun his show career but has done very well. He pretty much wins every conformation class I enter him in even in different or all breed classes. He is very well "put together". Here is a picture of Frost in 2005 in his very first show. He won the Championship for stallions in Conformation. He also won the Bella Forma class.

http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/119656frostamikrunchmpsm-med.jpg


Here's one more of Frost. In 2006 I showed in Dillsburg PA at the Northeast All breed Gaited Show. We had seperate classses for the PPR Pasos(notice we wore the white dress from PR). Frost was awarded PPR CHampion Pleasure Stallion, PPR Reserve Fino Stallion and also 1st place in PPR Open Bella Forma. This was his second time showing and the first time in an indoor arena and shown under saddle. Mind you this is a 12 year old breeding stallion so you can see how gentle and well behaved this horse is....

http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/119656frostdills2006resz.jpg


This a a quality PPR stallion with lines in the pure state that are hard to find.......I know Carol Nelson thinks the world of Frost and a couple people on this board have his offspring and have spoken very highly of them. What do you think?..........

[pprpaso3]

I just wanted to add that many of the good old PR lineage was imported to the USA years ago. I;m not sure if the breeders in PR are aware that there are a few people here in US still trying to hang on to these great old PR lines so they are not lost forever.

Maria Luisa was foaled in 1952 on the farm of Don Miguel Guevara near Isabella Puerto Rico. Her sire was El Huerlano a Palomino by Faraon. Maria Luisa's Dam was La Crema sired by Batalla who was a direct son of Dulce Sueno. Maria was known for her intelligence and willing disposition. She had the ability to produce strong gaited foals with her wonderful temperament. Captain Ira Meeth and family brought Maria to the USA in 1960 along with 4 other PR horses including the gorgeous palomino stallion Cori (Cori was purchased from George J. LaHood, Jr.). Cori and Maria were bred and this mare that was thought to be barren produced Sombre LaCE in 1961 and Corito in 1968 and Novita in 1969.

When bred to Triunfo(also an import from PR) Maria produced Frio Viento in 1970 and Camarad T in 1971. She also produced Patron de Omega when bred to Singer and Tia Maria de Omega from Cantante de Omega.

I beleive all her offspring were outstanding and were show quality. She was a very special lady and her bloodlines are treasured by those who own her offspring.....

Volare is also one of the PR lines imported to US years ago. He is present in many Pasos today and of course is the sire of Bolero LaCE.....I'm sure everyone knows his remarkable story.......

Just some interesting facts that many people may not know......the old PR lines exported from PR are still here in US alive and well in the pure state.

[motorgypsy]

Frost is a beautiful boy - but then we wouldn't be prejudiced or anything since we have his niece! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Professional - the problem with registering Princesa with PFHA is that her parents were very very old when she was born and were not DNA'd or blood typed. We do have blood type on Kofresi which is 66.5 % of her heritage but we would have to locate a number of siblings who have been DNA'd to prove her pedigree and it's a lot of work to do so. Batallita del Coco is her half brother and El Coco had a number of offspring but the problem is with her mother, Primavera de Kofresi, who is El Coco's full sister. We have almost no information on her. But since Princesa is registered with a PFHA accepted Puerto Rican registry and has been DNA'd, all three of her foals were able to be registered with PFHA and have PFHA numbers themselves. Thank you so much for your kind offer. If we decide to try to get her PFHA registered we'll contact you for sure!

How do you keep the mane and tail such a beautiful white???

[sporthorse]

:D :shock: Gracias, Don Professional, su El Triste(=sad one?) me encanta (=delights me).I am so delighted to have a historian of the breed join us here ( Y tan joven=young though you are). I am also thankful of all the photos you provide of our horses ancestors.I have to tell you I have a blast competing our horses in endurance here and the largos and high speed gaits we reach shock those riding Arabians and we have helped contribute to converting some riders from Arabians to hybridCOL/PR American bred paso finos and now they own PPR stock also.Thanks also to Frost's (Cales Oro Helado's) mom.and all others like Canace& nuestros amigos MG.

[The Professional]

Dear Sporthorse, its a pleasure for me to share those pics believe me so, and there's more from where those came from!!! I also work with some other breeds from the miniature Flabella to the gigantic Percheron, you name it!
And ppr horses are so versatil for endurance as well.

I like your spanish writing better than mine I assure you. The Sad One or "El Triste" was because the owner's sadness at the time. Something related to a name he chose for the horse at the moment of pedigree inscription documents.

Sure thing Motorgypsy, and El Triste past away a few years ago; I don't know the cause of his death but I have good memories of him alive in my heart. For any white mane and tail I use a botlle of iodine 7% or more and apply it before any shampooing and any watering...just drying. scrub throughly, rinse away and repeat again if necesary. Then I use a shampoo made specifically for white tails. To keep it clean before the show I use a tail bag.

[The Professional]

Dear PPRpaso3, I'm aware of the ppr bloo lines in US. I'll always do my homework... 8-) I even have pics of some of the horses you have mentioned. My respect toward you for your effort in preserving those old bloodlines. As you mentioned, some PR breeders lack interest in those lines but if time proves me right...they will be sorry.
I agree with you 100% about the Batalla's look on Frost, undeniable!
And I think that those pictures are awesome! In both pictures you look like you really enjoy your champs. They both have size, color conformation and of course "Finura" (fino). Have you ever thought about making a calendar with their pictures?...(mine should be free for giving you the idea). :lol:
So, Maria Luisa was born in my home town eh? That farm you mentioned is still owned by the relatives of Don Miguel Guevara. I see that you are very well informed on ppr history, I keep that in mind in case I need some data.

[The Professional]

I just wanted to add that many of the good old PR lineage was imported to the USA years ago. I;m not sure if the breeders in PR are aware that there are a few people here in US still trying to hang on to these great old PR lines so they are not lost forever.


I forgot to mention about this comment...
A few months ago, I was chating with M. Lopez about this issue and unfourtunately puertorican breeders are so concentrated in the richful bloodlines that they have right now, that they forget or don't pay much atenttion to the old lines here in the mainland. But of course that's from my point of view. Thanks again PPRPaso3 and the others who are tryng to preserve the purest of the "RAZA"

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/mediodia-1.jpg
Medio Dia (Talking about size and conformation.)

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2006-01-16_195126_Turpial_Jr-1.jpg
Turpial Jr. and Principe Rubio

In the competitions on Roosevelt Road naval base, Nov.22, 1981, from left, the stallion Turpial Jr. held by his owner Eddie Melendez. To the right, Principe Rubio held by Cunda Figueroa and his owner Ramon Espinosa.

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/NochebuenaPPRChPF1964ownerAngelAvil.jpg Noche Buena

[Pasogirlz]

I'm eating up these pictures. 8-)

[Carol Nelson]

I love this!!! I learn so much from these old photos...!
Noche Buena and Medio Dia look so BIG!!!

[pprpaso3]

Professional.........wow you have a lot of nice photos! It is great to see the old photos.....that Media Dio looks huge and I like his large bone. Seems like most of the PR horses now adays are smaller and more delicate in the legs.

Calendar of Frost pics.....hmmmmm might be a good idea. I have alot of nice pics of him and he is a beautiful subject.

I think most breeders are stuck in their niche of whatever they have and like. Everyone thinks their horses are the best....I guess it is just human nature. Just so happens I got lucky when I started in on this PR breeding....I had some other lines and breeds a few years back and one little PR mare won be over to the PR Paso. These horses just amaze me. I have never seen a breed with such a freindly willing temperament and smooth ride to beat! Never thought I would ever ride a stallion but Frost is so gentle he gave me the confidence to get on and do it! I am so glad I did...........


This one would make a nice calendar picture.......this is Frost at our place in FL at sunrise.

http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/119656frostsunrise-med.jpg

[The Professional]

Professional.........wow you have a lot of nice photos! It is great to see the old photos.....that Media Dio looks huge and I like his large bone. Seems like most of the PR horses now adays are smaller and more delicate in the legs.

Calendar of Frost pics.....hmmmmm might be a good idea. I have alot of nice pics of him and he is a beautiful subject.



Probably so, but there are lots of big horses around here in PR and some are not probably because of the breeders' preference.

I think you already embrace the calendar idea! :lol: Its not so difficult giving that you have prime material to start with. Please take me serious when I say that this picture of Frost would look fine on a September calendar page!

I found it very soothing, relaxing as though it should be for a September calendar picture. Do you have one of Frost's cover with snow for the month of January? See, what I'm doing here is feeding you with ideas to do something I wish to do but I don't own a PPR beautiful horse such as yours. Think about it, you can do almost all at your fingertips these days. It could generate some extra income to pay Frost's bills.

And I insist, my copy is free... :lol: :lol:

[The Professional]

Carol, I hope you like this one!
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/5fbe3b68.jpg Batallita

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/5fbe3b68-1.jpg Fino Viento
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/5fbe3b68-2.jpgVolare

Volare
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/5fbe3b68-3.jpg

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/d862cd95.jpg

4 U 2 admire :lol:...ISABELITA

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/untitled.jpg
Don't mind the rider... :oops: but these two mares were sisters, La Querubina was a state classic fino great champion and died of a respiratory disease a few years ago. Her sire was the famous ppr stallion Merengue and her dam was the famous Liz III. I will post a pic of her later on...

Also, Liz III's daughter is Isabelita whos' still grazing and happend to be a retired undisputed bellas formas conformations great champion mare. She also was a classic fino champ but not holding a "great" title like her sister. Her sire was one of the most acclaimed stallions of those times...The undisputed bellas formas conformation champion Papirus. I will also post some pics of him later.

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/papyrus.jpg Papirus Bellas formas & conformation undisputed great PPR champion
Sire of Isabelita.

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/lis3.jpg
LIZ III daughter of Don Toqui
I rode this fantastic mare for a few minutes after her retirement and she was as powerful and (I mean powerful!) as when she was young. She has light brown eyes that were inhereted by her offspring.

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/madison.jpg
Now, this picture here is a hard to find one. (not any more :smile: ) Was taken back in the 60's. and there are 5 ppr horses including Liz (mother of Liz I, II and III) The 5 horses in the frontline were the ppr paso finos. The others were quarter horse, pintos, morgans, etc.
This picture is very important because it was the first time PPR horses step into US ground. The event was a exhibition of good will between PR and US. The scenery was The Madison Square Garden of New York.

[pprpaso3]

I am really enjoying these old photos! I have never seen that one in the MAdison Square Gardens....nice historical photo! That one of Frio Viento(the really small one in the oval) you have named "Fino Viento". Anyway he is oneof the PR horses I know a little about only reason I caught that! I have another one of him maybe you haven;t seen. I got it from Barb Preiss...she found Frost for me knowing I loved his bloodlines.

Here's 2 other pics of Frio Viento......

http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/119656frio_chanp_cropresize-med.jpg

http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/119656frio_riding_resize-med.jpg

I don;t have any snow pictures of Frost yet but with this snowy weather we are having I should try to get some. I just don;t leave him out in this bitter cold. He is in the barn with short turnout where it isn;t too icy. The other day when it was 27 I turned him out and of course didni;t have my camera...I could have gotten some good shots the way he was bucking and playing.

I have a couple more nice sunrise pics here's another one.....


http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/119656flash_and_thor_md-med.JPG

[dcancel]

I wish I knew how to post pics on this forum but I still can't figure it out. Mr. Professional if you can share any of the fotos I posted on the other forums I think they will enjoy them here, they are not the best quality but they are still valuable to have.

thanks
Denisse

[pnalley]

Is Merengue the pinto Merengue that was in Florida in the early 70's?

I have a Frio Viento photo I can repost.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/pnalley1/incomingphotos001.jpg

[c watson]

..another US Farm trying to preserve old ppr bloodlines
check us out

http://www.frazierbrookfarm.com

[Carol Nelson]

So Mr. Professional...I see that Batallita is a Batalla daughter and he is in Bunny's pedigree three times over...does Batallita resemble her sire? Do you have any photos of Batalla???
I have Volare in two of my older Paso's pedigrees...I have always thought he was a beautiful horse...such a sad ending though.
Also about the light colored eyes...I've also heard that Faeton LaCE had hazel or amber colored eyes. I have a Faeton LaCE grandson, a gelding, who is 21 who also has the light colored eyes. It seems he looks right through you when he stares at you. Everyone remarks on his eyes.

Also what is the correct pronunciation of Faeton LaCE??? I hear it pronounced so many different ways.

[The Professional]

That really is Frio viento or a golden statue... don't lie to me...!!!
There just beautiful. Thanks for share them and for the name corrections.
So...what do you say, when is the calendar going out Pprpaso3 ?

[The Professional]

My dear Denisse, I'll explain everytning to you since I'm becoming an expert :lol: :lol: :lol: You really have good pics, I saw some of the ones you posted on the other forums, positively enlighting!!!

Dear Pnalley, I doubt this Merengue is the same since Merengue never left the island and he wasn't pinto... Do you have any pics on the Merengue you refere...? or pedigree, I'd love to see it. Thanks!!

C Watson, I've checked your site and found very interesting, good pics and the links section is very well organized and informative... Beautiful place you have and I lost myself into that horse's eye picture!! My respect towards you for your commitment with the ppr's!!!

[c watson]

thank you for the compliment.
these are labors of love

[Pasogirlz]

http://bestsmileys.com/welcome/1.gif

Welcome c watson! Good to have you join us.

[Barbwire]

http://www.jammerbabe.com/flotilla/images/smiles/groupsmile.gif

[pnalley]

Professional,
The Merengue I am speaking of is this one, he was not gelded when I knew him.

http://www.pasoregistry.com/db/Tree.asp?ID=69370

[The Professional]

Professional,
The Merengue I am speaking of is this one, he was not gelded when I knew him.

http://www.pasoregistry.com/db/Tree.asp?ID=69370

Dear Pnalley, I saw Merengue's pedigree...very exquisite. But unfurtunatelly I think is someting rong with the Pinto/gelding info.
I'm not a historian but I know my stuff an is dificult to believe that dose horses have a pinto colored horse as Merengue claim to be.
Alaud me to refresh my hipotesis, Pinto was the name of Merengue's Sire not his coat color. And as the gelding thing I also dought it because if you continue chequing hes pedigree you would find some more offspring of Merengue by that time; at lease the one I know

[pnalley]

I have no doubt that there is bad information in many of those pedigree's. The horse I knew was named Merengue, he was a bay tobiano. His owner also owned another Pinto stallion I believe it was his sire El Sano ( I think he was either a buckskin or lighter colored horse). I can not remember the owners name. I actually rode his son Lusitano Caje. I remember these horses from the very early 70's.

Possibly Sandy MM would know the owners name.

Edited to ad the sire was also Pinto.

When I was looking through pedigree's I found a mare named Merengue too. So I feel sure a good bit of those old pedigree's are not exactly right.

[The Professional]

So Mr. Professional...I see that Batallita is a Batalla daughter and he is in Bunny's pedigree three times over...does Batallita resemble her sire? Do you have any photos of Batalla???
I have Volare in two of my older Paso's pedigrees...I have always thought he was a beautiful horse...such a sad ending though.
Also about the light colored eyes...I've also heard that Faeton LaCE had hazel or amber colored eyes. I have a Faeton LaCE grandson, a gelding, who is 21 who also has the light colored eyes. It seems he looks right through you when he stares at you. Everyone remarks on his eyes.
Also what is the correct pronunciation of Faeton LaCE??? I hear it pronounced so many different ways.

Carol, I didn't forget you... its just that I was looking on my photofiles for these pics and as you know, I have to upload them first at photobucket.com. Batallita also was a stallion. Batallita resembles his sire in a lot of things, his fenotype as well. About Volare... all I can say is that some pictures don't honor the horses at a particular time or place. Tell me how you see him through this pic. That light colored, brownish eye or hazel as you prefere; but don't call it amber because that would refere to a yellowish like color. Some people call it goat eyes, since its the same color. (I love horses with hazel eyes, my favorites) That's in case you hear someone calling it that way.
Now, let see how I can help you pronounce correctly Faeton LaCe's name.
It's a real challenge, because one has to write it instead of saying it.

Let's pronounce it in syllables...Fa, like fa-mily, e, like e-lephant , ton, as an Ton, La, as an La-ssie, Ce, as an ce-llular. (whew!)
Courtesy of,
-The Professional
BATALLA
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/batalla.jpg

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/845-20070117143850.jpg

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/Faetonbw.jpg Faeton LaCe
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/faeton.jpg Faeton LaCe (See what I mean by photo's that don't honored?)

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2005-09-24_185331_Batalla2.jpg BATALLA

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/nochebuena.jpg Noche Buena
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/Tonita.jpg Tonita

[The Professional]

La Parada de las Rosas (The Rose's Parade)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/Parada_de_las_RosasPapirusprimeropo.jpg
Papirus, Porta Coely and Picaflor Jr.

[The Professional]

Here is for C watson
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/chocolatemadison.jpg
Chocolate (This is one of the five horses who atend to the Madison Square Garden event. Its also a hard to fid photo, you can see the original color base.)

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/siboneyelbrujo.jpg
Siboney el Brujo

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/413-20060217121701.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/413-20060217121730.jpg

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/845-20070117140926.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/845-20070117143131.jpg

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2006-02-22_095435_IMG_6380.jpg
This is a yung friend of mine colt, I can't remember hes name at the moment but this colt is a conformation champ already!

[Pasomom]

So Many Beautiful Horses. I have really enjoyed this thread!

[Carol Nelson]

Thank you, thank you for the photos and your patience in explaining all of this...I am going to go through this whole thread and copy these photos to CD so I can keep them!
Volare was beautiful! And Faeton LaCE, in that first photo, looks like a bull...I love those straight strong legs...my gelding has legs like that...just so straight and with good bone. Thank you for the pronunciation of his name...I wasn't too far off myself.
Batalla also looks quite substantial. And I believe I see a bit of dappling on his coat also.
How neat to have you on the board, you are a wealth of information, Mr. Professional!

[Linda Y]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/845-20070117143131.jpg

The mare on the end...Brown Claro...is the first Paso Fino I ever rode. Rosalie had us largo, and that was it for me! I think I was 12.
And that colt you can't remember the name of...HUBBA HUBBA ! :shock: He just blew my socks off!

[TrueStepPaso]

WOW! :shock: Thank you for taking the time to post all of those interesting photos!

[Mrs. E.]

This is the breeding of my little horse Nina. She is still the best gaited horse I have ever ridden. And so sweet. She is begining to show her age just a little at 26 but still can outgait anyone around here. :D
http://www.tesiopower.com/pf/sixgen.aspx?hID=5624

[CarolU]

What do you know about Lucifer? My understanding is that he was a Colombian stallion that was taken and bred in Puerto Rico. I have his lines in several of my PR side horses.

BTW - thank you for posting all these pictures. It really is a great education to see our horse's ancestors.

[SandyMM]

I broke several of Lucifer's first offspring listed on pasoregistry - Perla Pequena, Muneca Linda, Siete Once among others I rode for Loren Meredith - Lucifer's owner at the time. I understood he was Colombian. I remember seeing him at the farm, but don't remember any details other than him definitely being black.

[The Professional]

Wow, Linda this is you riden Brown Claro? Then may be you can tell me, ho is the lady on Casa Blanca?

I want to say that I apresiate your compliments and is a real pleasure for me to share this pics with you all!! I'm sory, I can't find the name of that gorgeus colt but I'll keep looking in my files.

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/cascabelero.jpg Cascabelero (x Kofresi)

Cascabelero pass the way in 1998 aprox. and I have the privilege to rode him. Hes owner also died and Cascabelero was sold to someone ho never take good care of him. As I say, I know how this stallion moves...was powerfull and poetry in mottion at the same time!

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/6a4b1104.jpg
Replica de Magestuoso
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/699990ee.jpg Replica again, recently pass the way... :cry:

[The Professional]

This bauty here, has a sad story but with a happy ending! I tried to reach the owner to have her told the story...you will cry! a best seller!! I tell ya!
His name is Coabey
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/31a70fed.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2e0c06ed.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/392c8e53.jpg

[The Professional]

Here is him again in his good old times, he is 22 years old...true! :angel
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2005-10-21_202456_Coabay.jpg
Here is him once again, diferent rider, always a champ!
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2005-09-30_213633_Coabey-03.jpg

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2005-10-14_192020_Labriego.jpg Labriego

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2005-10-02_191206_El_Coco_2.jpg El Coco

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/845-20061006121726.jpg
Yira - Yira

[Carol Nelson]

El Coco is one of the most beautiful horses I think I have ever seen... :shock:

[Pasomom]

Wow, Linda this is you riden Brown Claro? Then may be you can tell me, ho is the lady on Casa Blanca?

.

Mr. Professional, I think you mis-understood Linda....That is not Linda in the picture...she just said that Brown Claro was the very first Paso she ever rode. ;-) :D

These pictures are so wonderful! I love this thread and check it every day for new pictures! :D

We are so priviledged to have you on the board, sharing with us all your wonderful knowledge. Thank you so much!

[lisa l aka marci]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/845-20070117140926.jpg


Casa Blanca is my mare Lucia's grand-sire (Poco Pataan).....it is SO great being able to see pictures of her relatives!!!!

Lisa

[motorgypsy]

El coco is our mare's sire if this is the same one (La Coca X Kofresi)

Do you have any of Batallita del Coco??

Also Primavera de Kofresi?

[The Professional]

Dear Pasomom, I double checked and you were right, I misunderstood about Linda riding Brown Claro. Sooorryyy Linda....:bolts ;-)
Also I want to thank you for your kind words and the privilege is all mine.
Like I said before, there are more pictures from were those came from 8-) .

Lisa I hear Poco patan's name somewhere, but I can't figure out were it was, can you share some info; I'm always interested in the old bloodlines, thanks!

Dear Motorgysy, I do believe that Coco is the one out of La Coca X Kofresi. I'll check my files and let you know, also I think I have a pic of Batallita del Coco.

[lisa l aka marci]

Lisa I hear Poco patan's name somewhere, but I can't figure out were it was, can you share some info; I'm always interested in the old bloodlines, thanks!

Poco Pataan (Casa Blanca x Tar Baby (who herself was a top 10 mare in the US) was a multi-time National Champion in the US in the Speciality classes. On Pasoregistry there are only 3 registered offspring of his listed - 2 mares and a stallion. My daughter of his, Lucia de Caroline will be 31 this April, I will get a current picture of her and post it.

Here is a picture of Poco from Pasoregistry -
http://www.pasoregistry.com/db/pics/69147.jpg

Poco passed just a few years ago, the first time I went to the Nationals I had the pleasure of meeting Spud Maulsby who owned him.

An old picture of Lucia with her last foal Marquesa de la Danza (who will be 7 this year and is due with an Eminente de Mile foal!)


http://www.gaitedhorses.net/Pictures/little219.jpg

[The Professional]

Poco patan pic is a treat! and what a color!!! Thanks Lisa. Can you explain to me what Speciality classes is?

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/batallitadelcocoreplicademajestuoso.jpg Motorgypsy, here's a pic of Replica de Majestuoso and the bottom one is Batallita del Coco... I believe I have a better pic of him but I can't find it to scanner it, sorry. But at lease you can se hes coat color and all those unnecesary gadgets :lol:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2005-10-02_191238_El_Coco.jpg Here is another pic of... El Coco

[The Professional]

Maravilla de Kofresi
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2005-10-22_190245_Maravilla_de_Kofr.jpg

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/20051210141617.jpg

[The Professional]

C.W. this stallion is Poseidon, and is one of the 5 ppr's that participate in the Madison Square Garden event back in the 60's. So far you have 3 pics of the 5 ppr that atend to that event...not bad!
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/845-20070126092855.jpg

[The Professional]

Here is one of the gratest... Biscocho (cake)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/biscocho.jpg

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/20050314180100.jpg
Can someone tell me something about this pic, who's the horse, who's the rider?

[The Professional]

Ensueno Dorado
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/20050801213912.jpg

[Pasogirlz]

:jawdrop El Conde is drop dead georgeous.

[Carol Nelson]

Where is he...in the U.S.? If not, just the cost of getting him here would be too much for me...
What's his asking price, if I may ask...and how old is the stallion?
He's absolutely drop dead gorgeous...ditto!

[Rafael Arbelo]

El Conde is in Puerto Rico and belongs to WIlfredo Torres. His phone number is 787-231-0085. You can transport a horse from PR to the USA via airplane or sea. The latter is much cheaper and is about three days to FL.

You'll have to contact the owner for the price, but the horse is about 7 years old and is a Champion Paso Fino and Bellas Formas.

However, as Jo-Ann said that is Ensueño Dorado

[lisa l aka marci]

Poco patan pic is a treat! and what a color!!! Thanks Lisa. Can you explain to me what Speciality classes is?

Versatility - Horse must Corto, Largo, Canter and take a jump that is between 18 inches - two feet high.

Western Pleasure - horse must Corto, Largo and Lope

I do not know if he was shown in any Trail (Obstacle) classes.....

My mare Marquesa de la Danza has a ~wonderful~ canter and lope - there is some video of her on line - http://www.americanpasofinos.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10362

[The Professional]

Thaks a lot Lisa, for explained to me. I check the videos, Very versatil Marqueza de la Danza! She looks so soft steping, like traveling on a cloud.
Best regards,
-The Professional

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/2006-02-22_095435_IMG_6380.jpg
The name of this young colt is... El faro de Labriego

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/845-20061009152312.jpg
Marabilla de Zafiro
This one you will love! The little angel is Eve Rodz. and she is a former champion on her category in equitation class.
About the mare, I would say that is Zafiro's de Cistal daugther, and the one I explain before that is a multiple champion in diference classes. Conformation, clasic fino and equitation class. Enjoy!

[The Professional]

Don Mora a magnificent representant of our ppr's Raza
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/413-20060214141652.jpg

[lisa l aka marci]

Thaks a lot Lisa, for explained to me. I check the videos, Very versatil Marqueza de la Danza! She looks so soft steping, like traveling on a cloud.
Best regards,
-The Professional

Thank you for the compliment! I do anything and everything I can with Marci - I was riding her bareback when she was starting her training, and used to get on her from either the back of my pickup truck or a picnic table!

She is the exact opposite of the 'foot stomping, fire breathing' Paso that so many non-Paso people think the breed is.

In that video, she had been ridden maybe a dozen times the WHOLE YEAR - the day of that demonstration I took her out of the pasture where she had been for a couple of months at least, trailered her about 2 hours then hopped on and rode!

[cristy]

the mare in front of the PR federation sign is Marina de Marivilla. Don't know the rider. Mare is a Turabo (granddaughter) I think.

[Heart of Gold]

The "infamous" Marina de Marivilla I might add! I was proud to be the rider in that photo, and proud to have the privlidge to work with such an awesome horse. Words can't describe this mare...and awesome is an understatement! She is a Turabo daughter and currently resides at Frosty Acres Paso Fino Farm.

Mandy

(That has to be my favorite picture of all time!)

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/20050314180100.jpg

Well, well, well, its a small world after all... I want to thank Lisa for the info and congratulations are in order for Mandy. I keep this pic in my files because of the sign as it proves of ppr' movement in the main land, that beautiful mare in that levade pose and of course for the beautiful rider as well ;-) :oops: it's a most picture-to-frame masterpiece!!

[Pasogirlz]

That is an AWESOME Shot. 8-)

[Ferrum]

Please correct post with picture labeled "El Conde de Montecristo"!!!!!

I took the photo and can tell you with 100 percent certainty that the horse in that picture is in fact "Ensueno Dorado" owned by Mr Gregorio Garcia,
the photo was taken at the 2005 Copa Bucanero in Arroyo, Puerto Rico.
Ensueno Dorado won bellas formas and fino classes at that event.

For a good picture of the beautiful horse,
"El Conde de Montecristo" see page 59 of the first issue of the magazine
"Paso Fino a Puerto Rican Breed" or contact Mr Rafael Arbelo.

The dark horse is also one of my pics. the name of that horse is
" Don Mora" a Plebeyo son, and the photo was taken in Manati Puerto Rico, at the Copa Candelaria 2006

I think it is my first post on this forum, The forum looks great and I have enjoyed reading many posts so far, also Kudos on the design, I LOVE IT!

Best Wishes,
Jo-Ann

[Terry Wallace]

Welcome JoAnn!! I love your photos.... I knew they were yours!
I remember when you posted Ensueno Dorado over on Charlie's BB months ago.... great pic!

GOOD to have you here!

[Pasogirlz]

I think it is my first post on this forum, The forum looks great and I have enjoyed reading many posts so far, also Kudos on the design, I LOVE IT!

Best Wishes,
Jo-Ann
http://bestsmileys.com/welcome/19.gif
I am tickled to have you here also. Let me know if you need any help posting those fantabulous pix.

[Cindy]

Tickled as well. Welcome to the forum, Jo-Ann.

[PasoJoy]

Welcome, Ferrum, glad to have you here!!!

http://planetsmilies.net/happy-smiley-8809.gif

[Heart of Gold]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/20050314180100.jpg

Well, well, well, its a small world after all... I want to thank Lisa for the info and congratulations are in order for Mandy. I keep this pic in my files because of the sign as it proves of ppr' movement in the main land, that beautiful mare in that levade pose and of course for the beautiful rider as well ;-) :oops: it's a most picture-to-frame masterpiece!!

I felt that this mare deserved a few words...

Few horses come around that can touch us so deeply that we forget that they are horses and we become one...one body, one mind, one unit working together. I have truly felt that with this mare.

Marina de Maravilla, fondly known as "Nookies" is awesome in the truest sense. As royalty pumps through her veins, you feel every hair on your body stand straight up with exileration and anticipation of her next manuver, whether it is fino or her famous "Airs above the ground." As the rider, you are required to pass HER test. I specifically recall a trail ride that we had just finished and we were on the way back home. She decided that it was time for a pop quiz. She went full speed backwards towds the electric fence. Knowing that this mare would never do anything to harm herself, I called her bluff. This sent her into a tornado! She spun like a top the distance of 2 football fields, spinning so fast that it was all i could do to keep centrifical force from ripping the saddle off. After we were both too dizzy to see straight and I was still on top, she decieded that I had passed and she pitter pattered down the lane like the queen of all queens.

Another time, we were going over a wooden bridge and I noticed that I could not hear her foot fall. We waited for other horses to pass and I took her across the bridge again. Three times later, I could NOT hear her feet hit the ground. I would have sworn that she was levitating. How could any horse step that soft? Truly amazing.

I could go on and on, but I do need to mention that this mare is 7/8ths puerto rican. While she demonstrates all of the qualities that I love about the puerto rican paso fino (soft, soft elegant step, full range of gait, beautiful confirmation, BRIO, beauty and extreme athleticism) she is not pure. I know that this is a whole debate in and of itself, but I just wanted to give a little bio on an awesome horse, not start WW3.

Check out the link below to find out how she got the nick name "Chinook" aka "nookies"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinook_wind

[Ferrum]

Hi all,

Thanks Terry Wallace, Lori Ford, Cindy and Paso Joy for the warm Welcome and kind comments.

Heart of Gold, I just love that pic of Your "Nookies" :D

Will be at the "Feria del caballo" this weekend, I hope to capture some nice pics to share ..

Best wishaes to all,
Jo-Ann

[Pasogirlz]

I look forward to your full report and pix. :D

[Terry Wallace]

Oh Yeah...we are HAPPY to have you "On assignment" Ferrum!!! :D

[The Professional]

Dear Ferrum, now is me who has the privilege to welcome you here at this forum. And, I do it very enthusiastically because I know of your devotion and passion you have to the ppr's and all horses.

I already corrected the name of Ensueno Dorado, unfortunately for me all the pics that I have of both horses are under Code de Montecristo's name since they are so alike, So, if you or Rafael Arbelo have a pic of el Conde and willing to share it, we're going to apreciate it very much. Specially me, so I can correct my files. Also thanks for telling the name of Don Mora, I really liked that horse.

So you all know, I'm always "stealing" Jo-ann's pics and spreading them everywhere I can :oops: ...We have some kind of agreement :lol: ... just kidding, but the truth is that she is very talented, and you must spread that artistic gift as far as you can so anybody can reach it. Once again, thank you Jo-Ann and I'm glad to have you here.

[The Professional]

So, Thank you Cristy once again for the info and thanks to Lisa for the explanation of that picture. Also I want to thank Mandy, the beautiful rider who rode that beautiful mare, for that poem-to-my-ears description of an event. Its like I was reading a story book, a good one let me add. Since Marina de Maravilla didn't threw you off, thats means you can easily qualify for a bronco event. :lol: Now I know why you said "Infamous" mare.

You know what? I want to point out to all of you that here in PR its rare to see a lady on board for a horse in a competition, just a very few of them. I once wrote an article in another forum asking to the female crowd why they don't participate in an open competition class with the male population...
What do you gals have to say on the subject?

Cordially,
-The Professional

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/a229365d.jpg CARABALI One of the greatest of all times.

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/05848b87.jpg
El Conde de Don Miguel

[The Professional]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/The_Professional_photos/98af1d79.jpg Payaso

[The Professional]

Hi Denisse, I just wanted to know if you found the way to post photos. :confused
Since you seem to have a precious collection of those oldies but goodies pictures! I would love to see some of Ferrum's pictures as well.

Att.,
-The Professional

[Carol Nelson]

What is the story behind Payaso-Batalla? I see the Tonita de Ramirez...is he from the Anita and Tony Ramirez farm??? I have a mare that came from their farm...

[Ferrum]

Thank you for the warm welcome Professional,
and now to prepare for pics of the "Feria del Caballo" :D

Jo-Ann

[The Professional]

Hello Carol, Payaso was Batalla's son and Tonita de Ramirez was the dam's name. The mare's name also included the owner's last name, as it saying..."from the herd of Mr. Ramirez" You know, some people use farm names and so on, just to add importance or prestige to the horse.

As far as I know Payaso's dam, has nothing to do with the Ramirez farm that you mentioned. A posible explanation could be that they share the same last name.

Ferrum, my pleasure... :smile:

Cordially,
-The Professional