Carousel 2005-one of the Best Ever

For those who might think the Peruvian Paso riders “are the ones who wear bed sheets” this show clearly told them otherwise. This year’s 2005 Carousel Charity Horse Show held on March 17-20 at WestWorld in Scottsdale, AZ clearly was one of the best ever. As there was a large hunter-jumper show scheduled at WestWorld at the same time, the Carousel show was allotted half of the space it normally has in the permanent barns. Fortunately thanks to our DSHA members and breed rep, Bill Chase, we were able to reserve 48 stalls in the barns. We were not only able to fill all 48 but used some more that were not needed by the other breeds. The Peruvian Paso division was approved by the Peruvian Paso Horse Registry Of North America (PPHRNA) and conferred a minimum of Double Points for PPHRNA Medallon de Plata, Medallon de Oro, and High Point Performance Horse Awards. Champions from this show are eligible to compete in their respective Championship Classes at the 2005 and 2006 National Shows.

As anyone who has ever put on a show knows sponsorship money is always hard to obtain. This year the Peruvian Paso division outdid itself, collecting a total of $2725.00 Thanks to Becky Chase for her hard work in soliciting sponsors. Our show could not have been the success it was without the generosity of our sponsors. Our gold sponsors were: Susie Levy of Bellissima Farms Intl. Inc., Bill and Becky Chase of Caballos de BBC, L.L.C., and Larry and Joy Redman of Rancho Chahuchu. Silver sponsors were: William Berman, and Mel and Elaine Dreyfuss of D Ranch. Our trophy and ribbon sponsors were: Gene Perlow of Black Mesa Horse Ranch, Copper State Peruvian Paso Club, Ben and Lori Goldberg, Kim Jacobs, Mary Jane McCrory of Rancho Chiripa, Nevin and Jenice McQuarrie of Cottonwood Crossing Farms, Bernie and Liz Potof of B.E.L. Peruvian Pasos, Diane Reid, Gail Gray, Kathy and David Russell of Palo Verde Bluffs, Julia Shepherd, Jean Sullivan of Lightning Bar Ranch, and Charlotte Dicke of Peruvian Classified. Our thanks to you all for your generosity.

With our gold sponsors we were able to secure two barn fronts in the first row of barns and one in the second row of barns. Our farms/ranches Caballos de BBC, L.L.C., Bellissima Farms Intl. Inc., and Rancho Chahuchu all did a beautiful job of decorating and displaying their farms, horses, and promotional literature on the breed. We owe our thanks to Peruvian Digest and Peruvian Classified who very generously gave us free magazines for all of the people wanting to know more about the breed.

This year in an effort to draw more of our out of state exhibitors we offered 23 Peruvian Paso classes. With opportunities for halter in hand (zootecnico-always popular as it is a halter class where no one has to run), breeding, gait, and performance classes, there was something for everybody. Dividing the breeding classes by sex (mares, geldings, and stallions ) and by age (4-6) and (7 and older) gave more horses an opportunity to compete in multiple divisions. Our versatility class gave spectators the opportunity to see the Peruvian Paso ridden in something besides show white attire, ponchos, and strictly Peruvian tack. With 39 Peruvian Pasos at the show we had some pretty big classes. Our stallions gait class had 10 entries, a feat that has not been seen in any show arena in Arizona for many years.

No show can succeed without exhibitors. Our exhibitors were from California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Nevada. Congratulations to all of our exhibitors, trainers, and their horses: Susie Levy of Bellissima Farms Intl. Inc., Vilora Marshall, Mike Walker, Bill and Becky Chase of Caballos de BBC, L.L.C., Larry and Joy Redman of Rancho Chahuchu, Mel and Elaine Dreyfuss of D Ranch, Diane Bickford of Rancho Colorado, Mary Jane McCrory of Rancho Chiripa, Terry and Brian Jarchow of Rancho de la Florecita, Joy Gould of Hacienda Sosegado, Jorge Valenzuela of Valenzuela Training Center , Dr.William Berg and Linda Berg of Casa De Los Caballos, Louise Clarke, Barbara and James Alexander of Clear Creek Ranch, Juan and Teresa Garayar of Garayar Trainng Center, Dr. Pat Haight and Bill Haight, Liz and Bernie Potof of B.E.L. Peruvian Pasos, Oscar Campos, Stephanie Garafola, and Julia Shepherd. Great job everybody ! We really enjoyed having you and thank you so much for coming.

A special thanks to Della Noski for manning the in/out gate at the show. For all of our club members who were not able to exhibit but gave their support thank you. Carousel Show result Peruvian Paso Division are:

Zootecnico Geldings
1. MLM Conquistador - D.Joy Gould
2. BBC Bolero - Bill & Becky Chase
3. CCF Tango Tango - Bill & Becky Chase

Zootecnico Mares
1. Jasmina BFII - William Berman
2. RSV Indiscrecion - D. Joy Gould

Zootecnico Stallions
1. RCh Ventarrones - Rancho Chahuchu
2. RDLF Lando - Rancho De La Florecita
3. RDL Incomparable - Gould & Valenzuela Partnership
4. Valerosa de la Palizada - Oscar Campos
5. BBC Sirocco - Bill & Becky Chase

Performance In Bit-Amateur
1. RDLF Aniversaria - Louise Clarke
2. RDS Tabernero - Rancho Chahuchu
3. JHV Suspiro - James Alexander
4. Tobias De Bellissima - Susie Levy
5. Jasmina BFII - William Berman
6. CCF Pasquinada - Julia Shepherd

Bosal-3 & 4 Year Olds
1. RDLP Agato del Valle - Mel & Elaine Dreyfuss
2. RDLF Serena - Louise Clarke

Luxury Geldings 4-6
1. MLM Conquistador - D. Joy Gould
2. Lorenzo - Jorge Valenzuela
3. B.E.L. Sagitario - Liz & Bernie Potof

Luxury Geldings 4-6 continued
4. Tobias de Bellissima - Susie Levy
5. Rio De Pasion - Susie Levy
6. Principe de Bellissima - Susie Levy

Breeding Mares 4-6
1. ROC Zalamora - Oscar Campos
2. RDLF Penumbra - Rancho de la Florecita
3. RSV Indiscrecion - D.Joy Gould
4. BFII Luna de Azul - Susie Levy

Breeding Stallions 4-6
1. RDLF Lando - Rancho de la Florecita
2. JDS Manantial - Dr. & Mrs. William Berg
3. RCh Torbellino - Rancho Chahuchu
4. RDL Incomparable - Gould & Valenzuela Partnership
5. Don Julian DR - Mel & Elaine Dreyfuss
6. DB Romance Joven - Rancho Colorado

Performance Open In Bit
1. RPI El Mirador - Barbara Alexander
2. RDLF Aniversaria - Louise Clarke
3. Rayo de Olympico - William & Patricia Haight
4. DB Romance Joven - Rancho Colorado
5. BFII Luna de Azul - Susie Levy
6. BFII Rio De Pasion - Susie Levy

Amateur Performance In Bit
1. RDLF Aniversaria - Louise Clarke
2. JHV Suspiro - James Alexander
3. Don Gato CM - Susie Levy
4. RCh Iberico - Rancho Chahuchu
5. Jasmina BFII - William Berman

Geldings Gait In Bit
1. RDLF Resonante - Louise Clarke
2. RPI El Mirador - Barbara Alexander
3. SVS Lozano Dos - Mary Jane MCCrory
4. Lorenzo - Jorge Valenzuela
5. B.E.L. Sagitario - Bernie & Liz Potof
6. Rayo de Olympico - William & Patricia Haight

Mares Gait
1. RDLF Crecencia - Mel & Elaine Dreyfuss
2. ROC Zalamera - Oscar Campos
3. RDLF Bugambilia - Rancho de la Florecita
4. RDLF Penumbra - Rancho de la Florecita
5. BFII Luna de Azul - Susie Levy
6. Jasmna BFII - William Berman

Stallions Gait
1. RCh Ventarrones - Rancho Chahuchu
2. JDS Manantial - Dr William & Mrs. Berg
3. RDLF Sol Peruano - Rancho de la Florecita
4. RDS Tabernero - Rancho Chahuchu
5. Rayo De CZR - Liz & Bernie Potof
6. Valerosa de la Palizada - Oscar Campos

Luxury Geldings 7 Plus
1. RDLF Resonante - Louise Clarke
2. RCh Iberico - Rancho Chahuchu
3. SVS Lozano Dos - Mary Jane McCrory
4. Rayo De Olympica - William & Pat Haight

Breeding Mares 7 Plus
1. RDLF Bugambilia - Rancho de la Florecita
2. RDLF Crecencia - Mel & Elaine Dreyfuss
3. JGG Evita - Juan & Teresa Garayar

Breeding Stallions 7 Plus
1. RDLF Sol Peruano - Rancho de la Florecita
2. RDS Tabernero - Rancho Chahuchu
3. Valerosa de la Palizada - Oscar Campos
4. Rayo de CZR - Liz & Bernie Potof

Versatility in Tack/Attire
1. DB Romance Joven - Rancho Colorado
2. Tobias de Bellissima - Susie Levy
3. SVS Lozano Dos - Mary Jane McCrory
4. Sol Peruano - Rancho de la Florecita
5. RSTD Dona Alberta - Mary Jane McCrory
6. Principe de Bellissima - Susie Levy

Amateur Performance Championship
CH. RDLF Aniversaria - Louise Clarke
RES. RDS Tabernero - Rancho Chahuchu

Performance Championship
CH. RPI El Mirador - Barbara Alexander
RES. RDLF Aniversaria - Louise Clarke

Luxury Gelding Championship
CH. MLM Conquistador - D. Joy Gould
RES. RDLF Resonante - Louise Clarke

Breeding Mares Championship
CH. RDLF Crecencia - Mel & Elaine Dreyfuss
RES. RDLF Bugambilia - Rancho de la Florecita

Breeding Stallions Championship
CH. RCh Ventarrones - Rancho Chahuchu
RES. Sol de Peruano - Rancho de la Florecita

Best Gaited Horse of Show
RCh Ventarrones - Rancho Chahuchu

Our judge Kim Montee did a great job and showed the versatility of the breed when she asked for individual workouts in the versatility class. Our breed presentation was a rousing success - thanks to our horses and their owners Rayo de CZR ,owned and ridden by Liz Potof, RDS Tabernero owned and ridden by Larry Redman, JWF Aficion owned and ridden by Becky Chase, and SVS Lozano Dos owned by Mary Jane McCrory and ridden by Linda Garro*.

Thanks to all of our exhibitors and club members for your help in maintaining the Peruvian Paso Division in this highly visible, high quality show.

Merry-Go-Round Shows-Something For Everybody

The February Merry-Go-Round Show hosted by DSHA was a big success. The next Merry-Go-Round Show is April 17 , followed by a Merry Go Round Show in Yavapai on July 23-24. These shows are a great way to gain experience in the show ring and classes are only $10.00/each for DSHA members and $12.00/each for non DSHA members. For information on these shows call Becky Chase 1t 623-547-2206. Thanks to all of you who brought horses to these shows or sponsored classes.

Cinco De Mayo Fun Day

For those who are not going to the Fiesta of the Spanish Horse Show being held in Burbank on May 6-8, we are planning a fun day at the home of Bill and Becky Chase on Saturday May 7th. Notices will be mailed soon.