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Thursday, August 18, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Summer Fun
We're so pleased that so many folks are making the most of the summer with their Peruvian horses. Regional shows like the Gold Rush Classic, Los Amigos Championship Show, the Denver Queen City Horse Show and more brought together exhibitors and friends from across the country.
An exhibition group from Colorado that included Amanda Speaker, 6-year-old Orrill Speaker, Darrell Miller and Lisa Bialy was recently invited to perform for the Peruvian consulate in Salt Lake City in honor of Peruvian Independence Day.
You can see more photos of their trip here.
Chris Austin and his family hosted an open house at their Mankato, Minn., ranch that drew the general public and a local TV station.
We deeply appreciate everyone's efforts to share and promote our magnificent breed. What have you been up to? Email us and share your news.
An exhibition group from Colorado that included Amanda Speaker, 6-year-old Orrill Speaker, Darrell Miller and Lisa Bialy was recently invited to perform for the Peruvian consulate in Salt Lake City in honor of Peruvian Independence Day.
You can see more photos of their trip here.
Chris Austin and his family hosted an open house at their Mankato, Minn., ranch that drew the general public and a local TV station.
We deeply appreciate everyone's efforts to share and promote our magnificent breed. What have you been up to? Email us and share your news.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
EHV-1 Outbreak in Western States -- What You Should Know
Odds are you've seen headlines and emails about the EHV-1 outbreak in western states following the recent NCHA Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah. As of this writing, TheHorse.com reports confirmed cases of the virus in North America are now in the double digits.
Colorado is requiring permits for bringing horses into the state. Two of the six infected horses there have been euthanized. For the very latest, check the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Ten horses in California are currently infected. Other states with confirmed cases include Washington, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and New Mexico. Canada now has four confirmed cases; one in Alberta and three in British Columbia.
Most veterinary professionals and state agencies are advising horse owners to limit travel, particularly to states with confirmed cases. Talk to your vet for the latest info specific to your local area; he or she will be receiving real-time updates from state agencies and authorities.
More on EHV-1
Neurologic EHV-1: The Top Five Things You Need to Know
EHV-1 -- What Do I Need to Know RIGHT NOW?
Simple Disinfection Protocol for EHV-1
Colorado is requiring permits for bringing horses into the state. Two of the six infected horses there have been euthanized. For the very latest, check the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Ten horses in California are currently infected. Other states with confirmed cases include Washington, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and New Mexico. Canada now has four confirmed cases; one in Alberta and three in British Columbia.
Most veterinary professionals and state agencies are advising horse owners to limit travel, particularly to states with confirmed cases. Talk to your vet for the latest info specific to your local area; he or she will be receiving real-time updates from state agencies and authorities.
More on EHV-1
Neurologic EHV-1: The Top Five Things You Need to Know
EHV-1 -- What Do I Need to Know RIGHT NOW?
Simple Disinfection Protocol for EHV-1
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
NAPHA Judges Interview - Nicholas Breaux
The publication committee has started a series of Judges Interviews. Here is our first installment....
How did you become involved with the breed?
I was blessed; my grandparents introduced me to the breed at a very
young age. They were the first, and until their retirement, the largest
breeders of Peruvian horses in the state of Louisiana. I began showing at
the age of 8, and the rest is history.
What do you love best about this breed?
The smooth gait along with the unique beauty are the trademarks of our
breed that keep me falling in love with the Peruvian horse.
What are the stand-out characteristics of a great horse?
A great horse consistently performs well in every class. A stand-out horse
is also one that has a seamless transition to each consecutive gait. Those
are the horses that are hard to keep your eyes off of, whether you are a
spectator in the stands or a judge in the middle of the arena.
What are the stand-out characteristics of a great exhibitor?
A great exhibitor knows his horse's unique attributes and limitations. An
exhibitor should work as a team with his horse. It is a joy to see that
teamwork. It's a partnership that can often be found in amateur owners
who ride their horses frequently and understand how their horses will react
to a maneuver or challenge before it is ever executed.
What's the best trait/ability you've seen in a rider? The worst?
It's all in the hands. The best thing a rider can do for both the horse's
performance and the rider’s competitive edge is to keep the hands quiet.
You should find a comfortable place for your hands and keep them there.
When you see a rider pulling on the reins and a horse's mouth is opening
and gapping, it is hard to watch. I like to see riders whose hands never
move, and the horse's mouth looks comfortable and relaxed as though it
was not even wearing a bit. That is what each exhibitor should be trying to
accomplish.
Do you care if riders use one hand or two?
It depends on the class. In breeding, gait and bozal, there are no rules
dictating a preference in how the reins are held. Our rules state that in
performance classes, one hand is preferred. I absolutely do not use
this as a final deciding factor, but do keep it in mind when judging a
performance class. I respect the rules under which we show our horses.
But I will always place the better performing horse, whether the rider is
using one hand or two.
What advice do you have for people who are new to the breed?
Do not get overwhelmed. Between our tack, show attire and oddly
named classes, it can be intimidating to jump into the world of showing
Peruvian horses. Know that everyone started new at one point or
another. Peruvian horse owners remember being new to the breed and
are unquestionably the most generous when it comes to helping new
owners and breeders. I cannot tell you how many times I have seen
veteran owners and exhibitors assisting new owners right at the entry
gate of the arena. Last-minute tack changes and adjustments are normal
and everyone seems to help each other (old or new). Even though it
is a competitive environment, the people who attend our shows are
compassionate and helpful to new owners and exhibitors.
What's your biggest challenge as a judge? Your biggest thrill?
The biggest challenge as a judge is to stay completely objective. It is
human nature to "fall in love" with an individual horse over the course of
a show. However, I believe this is what makes the difference between a
good judge and a great judge. You must see that horse as a new entry
each time it enters the arena and never make excuses why it may not be
performing as well as it has in previous classes. Many judges will give a
horse more room for error if it has been in multiple classes and suddenly
does not perform well toward the end of the show. Judges should not
make excuses for any horses and must place each entry as they see them
in specific classes. If this is making you question the number of classes
you put your horse in at one show, you are thinking correctly. Our horses
have a lot of heart and will very rarely say "no" (through their actions) when
asked to complete a class. That is why you cannot ask your horse to
compete in 10+ classes over the course of one show, then be disappointed
if it does not do well in Champion of Chamipons classes. It is not giving
your horse the best chance if it is exhausted and competing against other
horses that were more properly managed over the course of the show.
What do we need to do to better market our breed?
We need to invite more people to ride our horses. People fall in love with
our horses after only one ride. They sell themselves -- why not let them?
How do you hone your skills as a horseman/horsewoman?
I have been fortunate to have exposure to many owners, breeders, trainers
and exhibitors over the course of my life. I take something away from
each experience and value the time I spend with people who are know
our breed. It is amazing what can be learned just from listening to people
speak about our horses and the topics that they are passionate about.
Everyone has a skill or piece of information that is valuable. You just have
to stop and listen to catch it.
What's the most important thing you want us know about you as a judge?
I have a great time when judging a horse show. I find joy in seeing riders
grow through the course of a show. You will see me talking to exhibitors
and giving them advice after classes. I do not believe in watching a
mistake being made by a particular exhibitor and not giving them the
advice to help correct that mistake after the class is over. I want exhibitors
to find value in their experience at a show and feel that they have learned
something and improved by the time the show is over. Each exhibitor
should feel that they got their money's worth from their show experience
whether they won a blue ribbon or not. Each person should leave improved
from when they started. I enjoy being part of that process and take
ownership in making sure happens for as many people as possible.
Thanks to Stephen Lasko for the photo
How did you become involved with the breed?
I was blessed; my grandparents introduced me to the breed at a very
young age. They were the first, and until their retirement, the largest
breeders of Peruvian horses in the state of Louisiana. I began showing at
the age of 8, and the rest is history.
What do you love best about this breed?
The smooth gait along with the unique beauty are the trademarks of our
breed that keep me falling in love with the Peruvian horse.
What are the stand-out characteristics of a great horse?
A great horse consistently performs well in every class. A stand-out horse
is also one that has a seamless transition to each consecutive gait. Those
are the horses that are hard to keep your eyes off of, whether you are a
spectator in the stands or a judge in the middle of the arena.
What are the stand-out characteristics of a great exhibitor?
A great exhibitor knows his horse's unique attributes and limitations. An
exhibitor should work as a team with his horse. It is a joy to see that
teamwork. It's a partnership that can often be found in amateur owners
who ride their horses frequently and understand how their horses will react
to a maneuver or challenge before it is ever executed.
What's the best trait/ability you've seen in a rider? The worst?
It's all in the hands. The best thing a rider can do for both the horse's
performance and the rider’s competitive edge is to keep the hands quiet.
You should find a comfortable place for your hands and keep them there.
When you see a rider pulling on the reins and a horse's mouth is opening
and gapping, it is hard to watch. I like to see riders whose hands never
move, and the horse's mouth looks comfortable and relaxed as though it
was not even wearing a bit. That is what each exhibitor should be trying to
accomplish.
Do you care if riders use one hand or two?
It depends on the class. In breeding, gait and bozal, there are no rules
dictating a preference in how the reins are held. Our rules state that in
performance classes, one hand is preferred. I absolutely do not use
this as a final deciding factor, but do keep it in mind when judging a
performance class. I respect the rules under which we show our horses.
But I will always place the better performing horse, whether the rider is
using one hand or two.
What advice do you have for people who are new to the breed?
Do not get overwhelmed. Between our tack, show attire and oddly
named classes, it can be intimidating to jump into the world of showing
Peruvian horses. Know that everyone started new at one point or
another. Peruvian horse owners remember being new to the breed and
are unquestionably the most generous when it comes to helping new
owners and breeders. I cannot tell you how many times I have seen
veteran owners and exhibitors assisting new owners right at the entry
gate of the arena. Last-minute tack changes and adjustments are normal
and everyone seems to help each other (old or new). Even though it
is a competitive environment, the people who attend our shows are
compassionate and helpful to new owners and exhibitors.
What's your biggest challenge as a judge? Your biggest thrill?
The biggest challenge as a judge is to stay completely objective. It is
human nature to "fall in love" with an individual horse over the course of
a show. However, I believe this is what makes the difference between a
good judge and a great judge. You must see that horse as a new entry
each time it enters the arena and never make excuses why it may not be
performing as well as it has in previous classes. Many judges will give a
horse more room for error if it has been in multiple classes and suddenly
does not perform well toward the end of the show. Judges should not
make excuses for any horses and must place each entry as they see them
in specific classes. If this is making you question the number of classes
you put your horse in at one show, you are thinking correctly. Our horses
have a lot of heart and will very rarely say "no" (through their actions) when
asked to complete a class. That is why you cannot ask your horse to
compete in 10+ classes over the course of one show, then be disappointed
if it does not do well in Champion of Chamipons classes. It is not giving
your horse the best chance if it is exhausted and competing against other
horses that were more properly managed over the course of the show.
What do we need to do to better market our breed?
We need to invite more people to ride our horses. People fall in love with
our horses after only one ride. They sell themselves -- why not let them?
How do you hone your skills as a horseman/horsewoman?
I have been fortunate to have exposure to many owners, breeders, trainers
and exhibitors over the course of my life. I take something away from
each experience and value the time I spend with people who are know
our breed. It is amazing what can be learned just from listening to people
speak about our horses and the topics that they are passionate about.
Everyone has a skill or piece of information that is valuable. You just have
to stop and listen to catch it.
What's the most important thing you want us know about you as a judge?
I have a great time when judging a horse show. I find joy in seeing riders
grow through the course of a show. You will see me talking to exhibitors
and giving them advice after classes. I do not believe in watching a
mistake being made by a particular exhibitor and not giving them the
advice to help correct that mistake after the class is over. I want exhibitors
to find value in their experience at a show and feel that they have learned
something and improved by the time the show is over. Each exhibitor
should feel that they got their money's worth from their show experience
whether they won a blue ribbon or not. Each person should leave improved
from when they started. I enjoy being part of that process and take
ownership in making sure happens for as many people as possible.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Peruvians Horses Shine
Rocky Mountain Horse Expo Denver, Colorado
The Rocky Mountain Horse Expo was held at the Denver Coliseum on March 11-13, 2011, and the Peruvian Horses once again had a strong turnout. The Centennial State Peruvian Horse Club attended this year with a great turn out, and back by invitation were Phantom Dragon Ranch, Rancho Paso Fuego and Green Mountain Ranch, who participated with the Centennial State Club and in separate performances, making the Peruvian Horses the most seen breed at the Horse Expo!
Friday and Saturday evenings held The Mane Event, which was a 2 ½ hour equine musical performance, and the Peruvian Horse was there in force! Roberto Quijandria performed the Marinera followed by the Centennial State Peruvian Horse Club, riding a short drill routine. They were a hit with their flashy gold ponchos.
Quickly changing gears, Amanda Speaker did a breathtaking dance duet ridden side saddle on Altivo Imprevisto with her partner, Jeff Gutierrez, who was on Amanda’s Shire gelding, Thor. There were many other beautiful performances throughout the 2 ½ hour performances on both evenings.
We also would like to thank each and every person who had a hand in the planning, stall set up, costuming, volunteering time to help in the horse barn, and to those who showed their support by coming to Expo and The Mane Event performances. A good time and an informative Expo was had by all participants!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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