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The annual California Paso Fino
Horse Association Fun Show was held on May 17 & 18, 2008 at the Hidden
Oaks Paso Fino Ranch in Squaw Valley, California; hosted by owners
Kathy and Perry Zarr. The “original” Squaw Valley is in the Fresno
County foothills, 20 miles from Sequoia National Park.
The Zarr’s really surpassed
expectations in preparing for the event. A fantastic 150 x 190 arena
was built with overlooking decks and a concession stand. Portable
stalls were erected to accommodate the visiting horses.
In past years, Vickie McQuinn and
Johnny Lanier of De Los Mejores in Clovis, California hosted this
event. Vickie and Johnny have purchased 365 acres in South Carolina
and are commuting and working hard building a 28-stall barn on their
new ranch in anticipation of moving in the near future.
Riders attended from California,
Arizona and New Mexico and a great time was had by all. Participants
spent the night in their RV’s, horse trailers and other nearby
accommodations including the |
new vacation guest rental
on the Zarr ranch. Twenty-five horses participated in twenty-two
classes. There were numerous sponsors and donated prizes.
The only non-cooperating factor
was an unusually hot weekend with temperatures of 100 degrees!
Instead of having the games after lunch, they were held after dinner
that evening which added even more fun!
Hot dogs (donated by Miller Meat
Packing) and drinks were available during the day and a great barbeque
was served at 7 PM with beef kabobs, chicken kabobs, salads,
casseroles, breads and desserts.
Some of the riders stayed the
next day for a memorable poker ride through the Zarr and Boswell
ranches.
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