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Paso Fino Association Europe Region
WELCOME TO EUROPE
Founded in 2000 by Paso Fino owners, breeders and aficionados dedicated to promote the Paso Fino in Europe, the PFAE (Paso Fino Association Europe) soon developed into the major Paso Fino association in Europe.
Although there are several other associations promoting a variety of gaited horses (e.g. Peruvian Pasos, Missouris Foxtrotters, American Saddlebred, Icelandics etc.) the PFAE currently is the most active and influential association for the Paso Fino horse in Europe with close to 300 members. The majority of the PFAE members are living in Germany, but there are two strong regional groups in Switzerland and the UK/ Ireland. Besides, there are also members in Spain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Sweden and even Israel. In 2009 the PFAE also welcomed its first two US members: The Besilu Collection and Seminole Windfarms. In 2005 the PFAE has also been accepted as independent registry for Paso Finos by the PFHA. At the time being there are about 900 horses in Europe registered with the PFAE.
Despite being a small association, the PFAE organizes and hosts at least two Paso Fino show each year. Every two years European Championships are held.
All shows are based on the rules and regulations developed by the PFAE show committee in close adherence to the PFHA show and breeding rules. Despite all classes that are available at PFHA shows, the PFAE rules also include some unique European classes such as dressage, 3-gait (Paso Corto, walk and canter), 4-gait (Paso Corto, walk, trot and canter), Endurance class (Paso Corto for 10 minutes, selection of the best 8 horses that have to perform at Paso Corto for another 10 minutes), Natural Gaiters Class (horses have to perform Paso Corto as well as Paso Corto on lose reins).
Besides shows, PFAE breeders and members also promote the breed by participating in various equine fairs, exhibitions and open house events throughout the year. People who rather enjoy the Paso Fino outside the show ring can take part in the Paso for Pleasure program awarding points for trail rides etc.
Information is available to all members online via the PFAE homepage (www.pfae.org) in German and English, featuring the latest news and events, offering advice and help, providing lists with horses for sale, stallion services and offspring, giving a directory of training facilities and breeding farms. In addition, members receive a monthly e-Mail newsletter and the unique BRIO magazine published twice a year.
The members of the Paso Fino Association Europe have chosen a magnificent breed: The Paso Fino.
Since it is our goal that the breed gets the attention and the place in the equine world that it truly deserves, we feel it necessary that the Paso Fino gets represented and promoted across Europe by an officially acknowledged association, dedicated to the Paso Fino – The PFAE.
Contacts:
Sandra Hofstetter, President Paso Fino Association Europe
(e-mail Sandra.hofstetter@gfk.com or phone +49 911 395 2004)
Nicole Wooten, US Liaison Paso Fino Horse Association Europe
(e-mail nicoalwooten@yahoo.com or phone 1-615-945-2998
Contact InformationHOFSTETTER, SANDRA (President)
KONRAD-KNORR-STRASSE 18
D 91522 ANSBACH GERMANY , WG. * | Phone: | (981) 122-8500 |
| (911) 395-2004 |
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Email: sandra.hofstetter@gfk.com
WOOTEN, NICOLE (Delegate)
895 THOMPSON AVE
NASHVILLE , TN. 37204 | Phone: | (615) 945-2998 |
| (615) 781-0108 |
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Email: nicolawooten@yahoo.com
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