The 2009 Florida PFHA Spectrum International is just around the corner. And being one of the most anticipated shows of the season, the Spectrum has many Paso Fino breeders, trainers, and riders preparing their horses and themselves to show the best of what they have.

With that in mind, Galopando TV has received news of many Paso Fino professionals who will be making an appearance at the spectrum. One of which is the group from Hacienda Santa Lucia. Hacienda Santa Lucia consists of their owner, Pedro Bello, and their new rider and trainer, Ramon Figueroa.

Bello has confirmed the appearance of Tornado del Conde in the Hacienda Santa Lucia lineup. Tornado del Conde is the son of Torbellino de la Sierra, and has gone on to become of the top stallions in the Paso Fino horse community.

Another horse whose showing has also been confirmed is that of the the up-and-coming colt, Alago de San Isidro. Alago is the offpring of Terremoto de Siberia. He has accomplished many feats. A few of which being his wins in the 4-year-old Fino Colts Championship at the Deep South PFHA Spring Magnolia Classic, as well as his win in the 4-year-old Fino Colts Championship at this year’s Florida PFHA Miami Winter Festival.

On the mares side of Bello’s Spectrum roster are Natacha La Rosa II and Profesia de la Victoriana. Natacha La Rosa II was last year’s 3-year-old Fino Fillies Champion at the PFHA Nationals. Natacha is the the daughter of Tornado del Conde and Natacha La Rosa. Profesia de la Victoriana has also begun to make a name for herself in last year’s 3-year-old Fino Fillies Champion at the PFHA Nationals as well as in this year’s FPFHA Miami Winter Festival.

Further updates will be given on the appearance of Hacienda Santa Lucia as well many of the other farms at the 2009 Florida PFHA Spectrum International.

The rumor mill has been running. However, this time it seems that rumors about the prized stallion, Cortesano de la Vitrina, leaving the U.S. for Colombia have turned out to be unfounded. Cortesano is staying in the U.S. indefinitely. This news comes to great benefit to many U.S. Paso Fino breeders who will be able to take the oppprtunity of breeding their mares with the stallion.

According to David Char-Navas, the owner of the world renowned stallion, Cortesano de la Vitrina is a coveted stallion in the Colombian Paso Fino Community. The fact that Cortesano has been rated the Best Breeding Stallion for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 is not without its foundation. Several of his offspring have fared very well in the Colombian Horse Show circuit. During the 2009 Colombian Nationals, Cortesano had many of his offspring claim several first place, and championship ribbons. The following is a list of such offspring:

-Independiente- First place in the 42-48 Month Stallion class as well as Fourth Finalist in Championship.

-Capitan de Loma Verde- Second place in 48-60 month Fino Stallion Class

-Pisaflores de Toloda- First place in the 60-78 month Fino Mares Class

-Ponderosa Estrategia de Chapala- First Place in the 48-60 month Fino Mares class as well as the Championship Mare.

Cortesano is the offspring of Capitan de la Vitrina and Cortesia de la Vitrina. Capitan is a son of Capuchino and Metralleta. Cortesia is the daughter of Rescate del 8 and Cortesana III. Judging from this bloodline, one can tell where Cortesano gets his outstanding breeding ability.

After having a successful stint of breeding in Puerto Rico, Cortesano will be staying in the Villa Paraiso Breeding Co. in Ocala, Fla. for the undertermined future. For more information on Cortesano de la Vitrina, his owner, David Char-Navas, can be reach for further inquiry at (352) 361-9288. Visitors with questions about Cortesano may visit the Villa Paraiso Breeding Co. at 9296 SW 27^th Ave, Ocala, Fla. 34476.