The Arizona desert was scorching. The time was high noon when the cowboys got on the saddle and got ready for the duel. Take in to account that even though this all sounds like the setting for a Western movie shootout, the event is another.

 

On Tuesday, May 5^th, The Arizona Horse Soccer League held the “Duel in the Desert� equine soccer match at Dunn’s Arena, in Litchfield, Arizona. This event was held withPaso Fino horses being ridden by boys and girls of all ages against the larger Quarter horse breed.

 

The “Duel in the Desert� was a fun-filled family event in which horses of different breeds are pinned against each other in a soccer match fit for horsesThis kind of event is singular in its kind for the Paso Fino horse. However it does help the viewers and the riders to learn about different as well as provides Paso Fino riders with a new experience.

This type of event is one that is making its way in to youth summer camps, and therefore is beginning to gain considerably in popularity.

The Fiesta of the Spanish Horse is one of the most anticipated horse shows in the West Coast. Virtually, every Spanish horse breed- PRE’s, Andalusians, Peruvians, and Paso Fino’s included- join this annual festival to compete and celebrate amongst each other. This year’s Fiesta of the Spanish Horse has already gone underway, apart from streaming the event live, Galopando TV also has the highlights of the show.

On Friday, May 1st, the Paso Fino competition ring started out big with showing the Performance Mares and StallionsChampionship. Having 12 competitors, this competition made everyone feel the outstanding presence of the Paso Fino horse. During the Mares section of the championship, Flying M Toscana achieved first place. Flying M Toscana was ridden by Jose “Jochi� Rodriguez, and is owned by Rancho Fino. In the Performance Stallions Championship, Hollywood celebrity, John Brown was able to enjoy to the triumph of his stallion, Carnaval. Carnaval was also ridden by Rodriguez.

Another surprising feature was the return of the Gaviña family from Hacienda Don Fransisco to the competition ring. Because of their extended absence, the return of the Gaviñas to the show arena was an exciting and encouraging moment in the California PFHA region.

In the Classic Fino classes, Nicoletta de la Divina brought home the Champion ribbon after a stunning Classic Fino Mares Championship. Nicoletta is ridden by Gerardo Matos and is owned by Rancho de Milagro.

During the Classic Fino Stallions Championship, Pretencioso de la Virginia was the big winner. Pretencioso is ridden by Steven Lopez and is owned by Rancho de Esperanza from Scottsdale, Arizona.

The most important event of the Fiesta of the Spanish Horse was their “Extravaganza� spectacle. All of the participating Spanish horse breeds take part in this occasion under the main arena and with theatrical lighting. Every breed gets to showcase what their horse is about.

Also, during this event a memorial for the late Vaughan Smith took place.

In the case of the Paso Fino showcase, a theatrical number was assembled by Martha Coolidge, a world-renowned Hollywood producer.

For more updates, on the Fiesta of the Spanish Horse and coming events, continue to log in to GalopandoTV.com.

The weekend of April 24-26 was an eventful one for Galopando TV. For the first time, we streamed the Piedmont PFHA’s “Piedmont Spring Classic�, The Tennessee Valley PFHA’s “Paso Finos in Memphis,� and the Southern Regional PFHA’s “Ocala Schooling Classic- all of them back-to-back.

The SRPFHA Ocala Schooling Classic

The “Ocala Schooling Classic� was shown in the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. This venue brought some benefits to the show’s execution. The set-up lent itself to better integration of the people. The Livestock Pavillion’s space is just the right one for a show this size.Also this show was able to showcase newly trained horses with great bloodline. Furthermore, many trainers and breeders were able to introduce these horses to the rigors of a horse show.

The Classic Fino classes exposed some outstanding newcomers. The following is a list of this show’s winners:

The Tennessee Valley PFHA’s “Paso Finos in Memphis”

The “Paso Finos in Memphis� also had some pleasant surprises up its sleeve. Since the 1990’s, the show has not been at the Agricenter Show Place Arena in Memphis, Tenn. Many aspects, such as the renewed venue, and fun events for the family-such as the Champion of Champions event in which many renowned horses competed for prize money- brought about a heightened sense of camaraderie.

This show was also a show where manycompetitors stood out. In the Classic Fino 3-year-old Fino Fillies class, Elegancia de Jonseb took the first place ribbon. Elegancia de Jonseb was the breakthrough surprise whom everyone witnessed. Elegancia is owned by Norman and Debbie Timbs from Shady Creek Ranch, and is ridden by Xavier Hernandez. In the 4-year-old Classic Fino Fillies class, the strong up-and-comer, Natacha II La Rosa took the blue ribbon home. Natacha II is ridden by Ramon Figueroa and is owned by Hacienda Santa Lucia. In the 3-year-old Classic Fino Colts Class, rider John Jairo Pelaez and the colt, Valentino de Heaven’s Horses, rode to first place.

Hacienda Santa Lucia had a rather outstanding bout during this show. Along with Natacha II La Rosa, the colt, Alago de San Isidro also took first place. And in the Stallions class and Champion Ship, Tornado del Conde won the top honors. All of Hacienda Santa Lucia’s horses were ridden by Ramon Figueroa.

Another good surprise that took place was that of Kay Chiapetta’s, Huracan de QC. Huracan made quite an impression in the Pleasure Stallion Championship. Huracan was ridden by Ricky Mendoza.

Overall, this past weekend was an eventful one for, not only Galopando TV, but for many riders across the nation. Continue to log in for updates about coverage for more shows.