Paso Fino Gaited Horse Throw Pillows Make Unique Gift Ideas

If you're a Paso Fino horse enthusiast or are holiday shopping for a gaited horse lover, consider this unique holiday gift item, a Paso Fino Throw Pillow. The pillows measure a generous 18" x 18" with an 11" x 11" design area. Each pillow ships with a pillow insert and has a zippered removable cover for easy laundering.

Visit A-Z Gaited Horses Online Store for Paso Fino holiday gift ideas and for products for other gaited breeds. Shop our designs in merchandise for lovers of the Peruvian Paso, Paso Fino, Tennessee Walking Horse, Icelandic Horse, Missouri Fox Trotting Horse and more.

BLACK T-shirts are Here for Gaited Horse Enthusiasts

Black T-shirts are finally here for gaited horse enthusiasts. Treat yourself to a new black t-shirt with your favorite horse design or get your Christmas gift shopping done for those hard to buy for friends. Get them a gift they'll wear again and again.

To see what A-Z gaited horses has in Black T's click here.
To shop general horse designs including gaited horse designs, click here.

You'll find apparel sporting all sorts of horse designs from Paso Fino to Tennessee Walking Horse. We are launching our black t-shirt line but already have some shirts available.

Horse Christmas and Keepsake Holiday Ornaments

If you're looking for something special and unique for decorating your tree, home or office for the holidays, check out this selection of over 500 horse-related designs printed on beautiful ceramic keepsake ornaments. Nearly all breeds and disciplines of horse are represented in this selection. Look for your favorite breed or type of horse.

Each round ornament is made of high quality porcelain, measures 2 7/8" diameter, and includes a ribbon for hanging. These beautiful ornaments are perfect for gift-giving to your horse loving friends and family. Use them to add that special touch to your gift packages. Oval ornaments measure 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" and are also available in all kinds of horse designs.

Check out this large selection of keepsakes and ornaments.
Round Ornaments
Oval Ornaments

Paso Fino Christmas Gift Shop

Unique Paso Fino horse gift and decorating items are now available for the holiday season. Check out these delightful designs on all kinds of gift items. There are t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, Christmas ornaments, Christmas cards, home and office items and more.

Shop early and securely online. You can also order by phone toll-free. From Novembe 15-December 6, shipping is free on most items for orders over $50 when using the Super Saver shipping option. Use coupon code "FREESHIP" when ordering.

Browse Paso Fino Merchandise and Gifts

ZOO TO HOST EQUINE FACILITY GROUNDBREAKING

ZOO TO HOST EQUINE FACILITY GROUNDBREAKING
By Aimee Yamamori
Nov 3, 2005, 23:25

The Phoenix Zoo, in partnership with the Arizona State University Alternative Research Clinic’s (ASU-AIRC) Hunkapi horseback riding program, will host a groundbreaking for a new equine facility on Phoenix Zoo grounds. The groundbreaking festivities are planned for 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2005, at the Phoenix Zoo.

This new equine facility will provide a four-level equine program for full- functioning youth, private sessions and therapeutic riding classes involving varying degrees of physical and mental challenges for special needs individuals. The program will also accommodate on site and mobile after school programs, summer and overnight camps, family therapy sessions, a driving program and corporate team building activities.

Research on equine programs like the Zoo’s Horse Hands indicates that the benefits can include increased self-esteem, improved communication and decreased anxiety in children. Other benefits may include the physical benefits of improved balance, flexibility, muscle control and strength. The programs also teach children the value of caregiving, a mission of great importance to the Phoenix Zoo.

A research based ASU-AIRC/Phoenix Zoo program will combine the current resources, staff and programming of both entities. The different, but complementary programs will provide the opportunity for ASU and the Phoenix Zoo to share overhead, facility space and operating expenses. It will also create a centrally located total equine program for children in need of equine programs at the Phoenix Zoo.

In addition to the participation of ASU’s Hunkapi program, the Associated General Contractors Student Chapter at the University’s Del E. Webb School of Construction has also generously agreed to assist. The student program has assisted with other non profit construction projects in the past, and will contribute their efforts to solicit community support to complete the construction of the new Zoo facility.

With funding, the Zoo plans to build a 16,000 square foot riding arena with lights, roof cover and bleachers. The site will also include 44 horse stalls, a round pen, two corrals, tack room feed shed, office and storage space. The preliminary estimated cost for the proposed construction is one million dollars and the Zoo is still seeking funding to complete the project. The Orcutt/Winslow Partnership has donated architectural services to the project and the naming sponsor of the equine facility is Thunderbird Charities.

“Thunderbirds Charities is very excited to be a part of the new Equine Arena at the Phoenix Zoo,” said Thunderbirds Big Chief Bryon Carney. “The joy and happiness that this new arena will bring to the children of Arizona is priceless.”

For information about ASU’s equine program, call 480-965-3395. For information regarding the Del E. Webb School of Construction’s Associated General Contractors Student Chapter, call 480-965-3615. For information on the future plans for the Phoenix Zoo’s equine program or to inquire about donating to the program, call 602-914-4346.

To RSVP to attend the groundbreaking event, please call 602-914-4346. Attached is a list of current program partners/supporters.

Phoenix Zoo Equine Facility Partners

Key Partners:

·Thunderbird Charities

·Orcutt/Winslow Partnership: an architecture and interior design firm has committed to all architectural plans on a pro bono basis

·ASU Associated General Contractors Student Chapter

·Arizona Horse Lovers Foundation: long-time supporter of Phoenix Zoo equine programs

Equine Program Friends:

Pulice Construction
Verde Home Builders
Sundt/Stacy and Witbeck Joint Venture
Graef Construction
Sun State Equipment
Border Construction Supplies
Brady-Aulerich Surveying
Prodigy Straw Homes

USEF Hurricane Katrina Equine Relief

For those wishing to assist horses affected by Hurricane Katrina:

Shelter and Veterinary Services Needed for Hurricane Katrina's Equine Refugees
Place Your Facility on the USEF Hurricane Equine Relief List (Lexington, KY)
As Americans view the newscasts of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina it is clear that both humans and animals require immediate emergency relief from not only official agencies but from the generosity of individuals.
If you have a facility or pasture which you can offer to house refugee horses and ponies, victims of Hurricane Katrina, please email your name, address, phone number and email address to kcadams@usef.org , or at 859-225-6993, (please email if at all possible as we expect a heavy load of calls.) If you can volunteer veterinary services please submit your contact information. The USEF is posting a listing by state of these facilities for horses and ponies on our website. The list will be accessed by going to www.usef.org, on the right side of the homepage click on Hurricane Katrina Equine Relief. It is expected to be operational by tonight, August 31st and will serve as a master list to help horse owners in Katrina's path find help. Other equine organizations wishing to assist the effort and link to the list should also email kcadams@usef.org.
We urge the participation of anyone who has the space, licensed veterinary expertise and tenderness of heart to help these equine refugees.

Shop for Gaited Horse Merchandise and Save!

Get in on the Back To School Sale on gaited horse merchandise. Now through September 6th, save $5 off any $50 purchase of Peruvian Paso, Paso Fino, Tennessee Walking Horse, Missouri Fox Trotter, and other gaited horse merchandise. Use coupon code B2SALE at checkout when purchasing by phone or through our secure shopping cart.

Visit the A-Z Gaited Horses Online Store for details on back-to-school items including T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Messenger and Tote Bags, and more. If you don't see your favorite gaited horse breed on the merchandise you would like to purchase, please leave a comment here.

APHIS VS Vesicular Stomatitis Situation Report

APHIS VS Vesicular Stomatitis Situation Report: "No new vesicular stomatitis positive premises were identified in Arizona or Texas."

American Saddlebred Horse Association - Press Release

American Saddlebred Horse Association - Press Release: "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, July 5, 2005
Contact, Reeves Kirtner, Communications Manager
Breeders and owners asked to assist in lordosis research
Lexington, Kentucky � The American Saddlebred Horse Association is asking breeders to assist in its ongoing research to find the genetic cause of lordosis.
ASHA has been funding research to find the genetic cause of lordosis in American Saddlebreds since 2003. Dr. Patrick Gallagher, of PCG Equine Research, was selected by the Association�s board of directors to perform the research."

Virus infects 30 Arizona horses

Virus infects 30 Arizona horses: "Virus infects 30 Arizona horses
Quarantines ordered; spread to cattle is possible
Mary Jo Pitzl
The Arizona Republic
Jun. 8, 2005 12:00 AM
An outbreak of a viral infection has put 28 horse properties in the state under quarantine, caused other states to block entry of Arizona horses and heightened concerns that the virus could spread to Arizona's cattle industry.

Since late April, 30 horses have been confirmed with the virus, an untreatable but non-lethal ailment that can cause painful lesions in the mouth area and can spread readily to other horses as well as cattle and sheep.

The virus has also shown up in five horses in New Mexico, and two outside Austin, but Arizona remains the biggest center of activity."

More cases of Vesicular Stomatitis in Arizona

May 15, 2005
Critical New Information
This situation report includes updated information (as of 5/15/05 ) on the occurrence of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in New Mexico and Arizona. Three new vesicular stomatitis positive premises were identified in Arizona during this reporting period. All three of these premises are located in Yavapai County . No additional vesicular stomatitis cases have been detected in New Mexico. No species other than horses have been affected to date in this year's outbreak. "

APHIS Vesicular Stomatitis Situation Report

APHIS | Hot Issues: "Vesicular Stomatitis Situation Report
May 9, 2005
Critical New Information
This situation report includes updated information (as of 5/8/05) on the occurrence of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in New Mexico and Arizona. The report shows a total of 6 cases in Arizona, with 4 premises being under quarantine (2 in Maricopa County and 2 in Yavapai County). To date, the only affected species in Arizona and New Mexico has been equine."

First Case of West Nile Virus Found In An Arizona Horse This Year

(Phoenix, AZ) -- The first case of West Nile Virus found in a horse this year was discovered in Mesa, Arizona. The case was first confirmed April 20, 2005. The animal was euthanized. Last year, 109 cases
were discovered in horses in Arizona. West Nile affects horses much more often than any other domestic
animals. Many horses infected with West Nile do not develop any illness, but of horses that become ill about
one-third die or need to be euthanized. For more information click on the link: Press Release

Three Cases of Vesicular Stomatitis Found In Horses in Arizona

The Arizona Department of Agriculture has confirmed 3 cases of VS in horses. One case is in Wittmann and the other 2 near Camp Verde, AZ. Vesicular Stomatitis causes blister-like lesions to form in the mouth and on the dental pad, tongue, lips, nostrils, hooves and teats. These blisters swell and break leaving raw tissue that is so painful that afected animals usually refuse to eat or drink and may show signs of lameness. To learn more click on the link: Press Release

Not So Friendly "Flicka" - Apr 29, 2005 - E! Online News

According to the American Humane Society, two horses have died on the set in only two weeks during the remake production of the movie "My Friend Flicka".
Not So Friendly "Flicka" - Apr 29, 2005 - E! Online News

Phoenix Zoo Horse Hands Program Needs Volunteers

The Phoenix Zoo has a horse care program for children ages 7-14. The classes run on weekends throughout the year and during the week over the summer. If you are a knowledgeable horse person and would be interested in volunteering in this program which open the world of horsemanship and riding to children contact Nelson at 602.914.4345 nmitchell@thephxzoo.com, or Mandy at 602.914.4394 mwindman@thephxzoo.com. Let them know you are specifically interested in the equine program.

Horse Dies in Filming of "My Friend Flicka"

Film Article Reuters.com

Guide for Determining the Age of the Horse

Guide for Determining the Age of the Horse: An updated edition of the AAEPs popular "Guide for Determining the Age of the Horse" is now available for purchase. Age is an important factor when determining the economic value of a horse. This guide includes full-color photographs that document the tooth-aging process in the horse from ages 1 week through 20 years. To purchase your copy for $20 (includes shipping), contact the AAEP office at 800-443-0177.

NEW! License Plate Frames for gaited horse lovers!

Gaited Horse designs on t-shirts, coffee mugs, ... : CafePress.com
If you're a proud owner of gaited horses, visit the online store for a look at the new gaited horse license plate frames. Just launched today are chrome steel license plate frames for Paso Fino and Peruvian Paso owners. More designs are in the works and will be available soon. Mount your "pride" on your truck or car and let everyone know how much you love your favorite gaited breed.

Equine Star of Seabiscuit Film Passes - TheHorse.com

Equine Star of Seabiscuit Film Passes - TheHorse.com: "John Nicholson, executive director of the Kentucky Horse Park noted, 'This is a sad day for all of us at the park. This horse was not only very popular with our visitors, but was greatly loved by everyone who worked with him. I Two Step Two was a kind, gentle animal who gladly received thousands of visitors and never lost his patience.' He continued, 'The only good thing about this is that we will continue to see him every time the movie is shown"

T-shirts, sweats, gifts, mugs and more with gaited horse designs now available at AZ Gaited Horses Online Store. Visit http://www.cafepress.com/azgaitedhorses to view merchandise available with Paso Fino, Peruvian Paso, Tennessee Walking Horse and other gaited breeds. Purchase online today.

Horse Book Review: Conquerors by Dr. Deb Bennett

Horse Book Review: Conquerors by Dr. Deb Bennett: "BOOK REVIEW
by Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PhD,
Veterinary College of Virginia Tech
Conquerors - by Dr. Deb Bennett
'Deb Bennett has succeeded in putting together a book that brings together a host of loose ends in horse lore, history, and horsemanship. The result is nothing short of miraculous. I was enthralled from the first page to the last, and dropped everything else when I began reading the book - I simply could not put it down! The information is exhaustive, and is presented in a very enjoyable format. I found much new, much very stimulating, and much thought-provoking in the information that Dr. Deb so admirably presents."

To take advantage of Dr. Deb's knowledge, send in your registration application today for the November 19-20, 2005, 2-day Horsemanship Clinic with Dr. Deb Bennett. Visit http://www.azgaitedhorses.com/csppc/DebBennettAd.htm for more information.

Tack for Iraq - the Iraqi National Herd

...Of the original Herd of 100+ Horses in the Iraqi National Herd of Arabian Horses, only 19 remain, the rest having been killed during the bombing of Baghdad when their Facility was struck by a Tomahawk cruise missile. Along with the Horses, the National Herd also lost every piece of equipment and tack necessary to care for these Horses properly. They still have no equipment, as the Human and Infrastructural needs of the Country at this juncture outweigh the needs of the Horses and their caretakers. Yet, regards the Human Need, literally every Humanitarian organization in the Free World is there to help and are doing so and the Human infrastructure is being re-built.

For photos and more on the story go to: Tack for Iraq

Voluntary Arizona Animal ID program through the Tri-National Livestock Health and Identification Consortium

Ag in the News

HEALTH UPDATE - AAEP Issues West Nile Virus Vaccination Guidelines.

HEALTH UPDATE - AAEP Issues West Nile Virus Vaccination Guidelines.

Carousel Charity Horse Show

Carousel Charity Horse Show 2005
Plan on visiting Carousel Charity Horse Show, one of the nation's largest multi-breed shows. Of special note are the classes for gaited horses. Included in the show are classes for Paso Finos, Peruvian Pasos, Tennessee Walking Horses and American Saddlebreds, along with classes for Arabians, Hackney Ponies, Roadsters, Morgan Horses. The show also includes an Open Division, Equitation Division and an Academy Division.

The show runs from March 17-20, 2005 at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information visit the Desert Show Horse Association website or contact Suzanne Lyons at 602.439.2372 or email slyons@desertshowhorse.org

Dr. Deb Clinic fee information now available

At a recent meeting of the CSPPC clinic committee, the fees for the upcoming Dr. Deb Bennett Horsemanship Clinic were determined. Rider's fee for the 2-day clinic will be $300 for the weekend; Auditors may attend for a 2-day total of $100. If you've attended any other clinic lately conducted by such a renown clinician, you'll know these fees are an incredible bargain.

Keep an eye on Copper State Peruvian Paso Club's website for details and updates. http://csppc.azgaitedhorses.com/

CSPPC hosts Dr. Deb Bennett Horsemanship Clinic

Mark your calendar now! Dr. Deb Bennett, Ph.D. will be conducting a 2-day Horsemanhip Clinic on November 19-20, 2005, at Dunn's Arena in Litchfield Park, Arizona. Visit http://csppc.azgaitedhorses.com/DebBennettAd.htm for general information.