Copper State Peruvian Paso Club News
DSHA Merry-Go-Round Show

The DSHA December 10-11 Merry-Go-Round Show held at WestWorld was a very successful show. With 107 horses entered and classes for Peruvian Pasos, Paso Finos, Tennessee Walking Horses, Missouri Fox Trotters, American Saddlebreds, Academy Horses and Riders, Morgans, and Friesians and classes for novice to professionals it offered something for everybody. With 15 Peruvian Paso horses exhibited if was the largest turnout of Peruvian Paso horses at a Merry-Go-Round show for the past few years.

16 Year Old Struts His Stuff

 For those who might think that only youngsters remain in the show arena Rayo De CZR, owned by Liz and Bernie Potof, will tell you otherwise. Rayo affectionately known as "Gray Boy" will turn 16 next year. [editor note: this article was written in 2005] His elegant, ground covering form, awesome reach, and advance while remaining incredibly smooth earned him the Peruvian Paso Breeding Stallion 1st place. Congratulations Liz and Bernie.

Father And Son Dues for Best Gaited

I had the pleasure of seeing BEL Sagitario as a weanling in Texas. As a 5 year old he has clearly emerged as a serious show contender. Demonstrating the tremendous way of going he has clearly inherited from his sire, Rayo De CZR, the Peruvian Paso 100% Gait class proved to be one of the most competitive of the show. With 10 good representatives of the breed it was a tough class. Winning 1st place was Rayo De CZR, and BEL Sagitario was 2nd. BEL Sagitario also won the Peruvian Paso Zootecnico and Peruvian Paso Luxury Gelding and was 2nd in the Peruvian Paso Open Performance.

Bellissima Farms Beauty Wins Big

BFII Luna Azul, bred by Bellissima Farms, is a beautiful gray mare with tremendous brio, very feminine beauty and lots of action. She has that "always on parade attitude" that combined with an awesome work ethic makes her a winner and a pleasure to watch. She is a very versatile mare competing successfully in breeding, performance, and gait divisions. Winning the Peruvian Paso Breeding Mare and Peruvian Paso Open Performance titles, and placing 3rd in the very competitive Peruvian Paso 100% Gait class were big kudos for her trainer and rider Vilora Marshall-Walker and owner Susie Levy.

Not to be outdone, fellow riders Michael Walker and Melanie Nelson held back the competition. Melanie even though it was her first show, delivered the goods riding Tobias De Bellissima and placing 1st in Peruvian Paso Novice/Jr Exhibitor, and 2nd in Peruvian Paso Amateur Rider and Luxury Gelding, and 5th in Peruvian Paso 100% Gait. Michael Walker experienced hand that he is showed off his winning form on Don Gato CM by his 1st in Peruvian Paso Amateur Rider, 2nd in Peruvian Paso Breeding Stallions, and 4th in both Peruvian Paso Open Performance and Peruvian Paso 100% Gait, both large classes with 9-10 entries. Congratulations to the winning team of Susie Levy owner, Vilora Marshall-Walker trainer and rider, and riders Michael Walker and Melanie Nelson.

Making Their Debut

Arturo, a gelding owner by Bettylou Swift and ridden by Nevin McQuarrie had a good showing by placing 3rd in Peruvian Paso Open Performance and 4th in Peruvian Paso Luxury Gelding. Even though it was his first show, he had the manners and appearance of a seasoned veteran.

Also making their debut were the team of Tina Waddell and CCF Cimarron. Cimarron, an award winning experienced show veteran, owned by Bill and Becky Chase is well known to many of the Peruvian Paso owners. He and Tina placed 3rd in Peruvian Paso Novice/Jr Exhibitor, 4th in Peruvian Paso Amateur Rider, and 5th in Luxury Gelding. Congratulations Tina on a great ride and thank for all your hours of hard work getting ready for the show. Also making their debut were junior exhibitor, Oscar Menendez riding BEL Manchita. A dynamic team they were 2nd in Peruvian Paso Novice/Jr Exhibitor.

Many Club Members Had a Stellar Performance

Although we do not get to see much of Oscar Campos, we are always thrilled when we are able to see him at the shows. Putting in a stellar performance were Zaza with her 2nd in Peruvian Paso Breeding Mares, and ROC Macarena with her 3rd in Peruvian Paso Breeding Mares. The stallions of Caballos De BBC, BBC Sirocco and JWF Aficion were also exhibited. BBC Sirocco was 2nd in Peruvian Paso Zootecnico, 1st in open breed halter and 4th in Peruvian Paso Breeding Stallions. JWF Aficion was 3rd in Peruvian Paso Breeding Stallions, and 3rd in Peruvian Paso Amateur Rider. BFII El Brujo owned by Jean Sullivan was 3rd in Peruvian Paso Zootecnico and Open Breed Halter. Rayo De Olympico owned by William and Dr. Pat Haight was 3rd in Peruvian Paso Luxury Gelding, and 5th in Peruvian Paso Novice/Jr Exhibitor. Thanks to all our exhibitors for a great show.

Thanks To All Sponsors

The show would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. Thanks to William and Dr. Pat Haight, Bill and Becky Chase of Caballos De BBC LLC, Jean Sullivan, Kim Jacobs, and Susie Levy of Bellissima Farms.

Here are the full Show Results for the Peruvian Paso Division
in order of place - horse - rider - owner

Peruvian Paso Zootecnico (3 entries)
1. BEL Sagitario - Luis Trujillo - Bernie and Liz Potof
2. BBC Sirocco - Bill Chase - Bill and Becky Chase
3. BFII Don Brujo - Celeste Carter - Jean Sullivan

Open Halter (3)
1. BBC Sirocco - Bill Chase - Bill and Becky Chase
2. Velvet's Aladin - John Parry - Lothar Rowe
3. BFII Don Brujo - Celeste Carter - Jean Sullivan

Peruvian Paso Breeding Mare (3)
1. BFII Luna Azul - Vilora Marshall-Walker - Susie Levy
2. Zaza - Luis Malca - Oscar Campos
3. ROC Macarena - Nazario Villafuente - Oscar Campos

Peruvian Paso Performance Open (9)
1. BFII Luna Azul - Vilora Marshall-Walker - Susie Levy
2. B.E.L. Sagatario - Luis Trujillo - Bernie and Liz Potof
3. Arturo - Nevin McQuarrie - Bettylou Swift
4. Don Gato CM - Michael Walker - Susie Levy
5. BBC Sirocco - Bill Chase - Bill and Becky Chase
6. Rayo de Olympica - Luis Malca - William and Dr. Pat Haight

Peruvian Paso Breeding Stallion (4)
1. Rayo De CZR - Leslie Bush - Bernie and Liz Potof
2. Don Gato CM - Michael Walker - Susie Levy
3. JWF Aficion - Becky Chase - Bill and Becky Chase
4. BBC Sirocco - Bill Chase - Bill and Becky Chase

Peruvian Paso Novice/Jr Exhibitor (3)
1. Tobias De Bellissima - Melanie Nelson - Susie Levy
2. B.E.L. Manchita - Oscar Menendez - Bernie and Liz Potof
3. CCF Cimarron - Tina Waddell - Bill and Becky Chase

Peruvian Paso Pleasure - Amateur Rider (6)
1. Don Gato CM - Michael Walker - Susie Levy
2. Tobias De Bellisima - Melanie Nelson - Susie Levy
3. JWF Aficion - Becky Chase - Bill and Becky Chase
4. CCF Cimarron - Tina Waddell - Bill and Becky Chase
5. Rayo de Olympica - Megan Killoren - William and Dr. Pat Haight
6. B.E.L. Manchita - Oscar Menendez - Bernie and Liz Potof

Peruvian Paso 100% Gait Open (10)
1. Rayo De CZR - Leslie Bush - Bernie and Liz Potof
2. B.E.L. Sagitario - Luis Trujillo - Bernie and Liz Potof
3. BFII Luna Azul - Vilora Marshall-Walker - Susie Levy
4. Don Gato CM - Michael Walker - Susie Levy
5. Tobias De Bellissima - Melanie Nelson - Susie Levy

Dr. Deb Bennett Clinic

Thanks to all auditors and riders for a great clinic. Dr. Deb Bennett well known for her books on conformation and the history of the horse, had a lot of very useful important information for both riders and auditors. Thanks to all of those club members who participated in the planning and the clinic. Special thanks to Jenice McQuarrie, Julia Shepherd, and Bill Chase for all of their hard work in keeping us on track and making this a successful event.

Calendar of Events for 2006

January 22 - DSHA Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting (flyers will be mailed by DSHA to members)
February 11-12 - Merry-Go-Round Horse Show and Peruvian Paso Clinic with Mary Donald. Watch for details!
March 16-19 - 35th Annual Carousel Charity Horse Show. Judge for Peruvian Paso Division is Victoria Liddle Shelton. Victoria has judged at both the Regional and National Levels. Call Becky Chase to make sure your name is on the Premium list at 623-547-2206.