July 2018 Newsletter
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Our News
- The Foundation Names NEW PRESIDENT
- NEW TRIPS! NEW TRIPS! NEW TRIPS!
- US OPEN Celebration SHOW NEWS
- STATE REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM – Reboot
- USDF All Breeds Deadline
- The IBERIAN Magazine is Online
- SUMMER FUNDRAISER

The Foundation Names NEW PRESIDENT
At the July meeting of the Foundation Board of Directors, Maria O’Brien, previous Vice President, was installed as the new President of the organization. Maria has strong connections in Spain and with the Hispanic Community. We expect she will bring a new dynamic energy to the future progress of the P.R.E. Horse.
Maria takes the reins from Cameron English who has served since the retirement of Richard Nickerson. Cameron’s business is in a fast growth mode and in the short term will be entirely focused on that endeavor. However he will stay involved, finding a role in clinics, shows and other avenues of promotion. The Foundation gives a hearty Thanks to Cameron for all he has done to advance the organization.
At the July meeting of the Foundation Board of Directors, Maria O’Brien, previous Vice President, was installed as the new President of the organization. Maria has strong connections in Spain and with the Hispanic Community. We expect she will bring a new dynamic energy to the future progress of the P.R.E. Horse.
Maria takes the reins from Cameron English who has served since the retirement of Richard Nickerson. Cameron’s business is in a fast growth mode and in the short term will be entirely focused on that endeavor. However he will stay involved, finding a role in clinics, shows and other avenues of promotion. The Foundation gives a hearty Thanks to Cameron for all he has done to advance the organization.
NEW TRIPS! NEW TRIPS! NEW TRIPS!
The Foundation has two new exciting travel ventures for Spanish Horse Lovers.
The Foundation has two new exciting travel ventures for Spanish Horse Lovers.
Costa Rica - March 2019
This new Trip is a March 2019 visit to fabulous Costa Rica. Travelers will attend the Costa Rica P.R.E. Show and make an in depth visit to the five most important P.R.E. Breeders in Costa Rica. The tour by bus will take in the vibrant Cloud Forest skirting the Arenal Volcano and National Park. Visit the waterfalls and, if you so desire, you can bask in the mineral laden hot springs. Please email info@prehorse.org to find out more or reserve your place.
This new Trip is a March 2019 visit to fabulous Costa Rica. Travelers will attend the Costa Rica P.R.E. Show and make an in depth visit to the five most important P.R.E. Breeders in Costa Rica. The tour by bus will take in the vibrant Cloud Forest skirting the Arenal Volcano and National Park. Visit the waterfalls and, if you so desire, you can bask in the mineral laden hot springs. Please email info@prehorse.org to find out more or reserve your place.
Spain - December 2018 and May 2019
This Trip traces on horseback the historic and beautiful route of the Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Staying at traditional stops (in both luxurious inns and quaint bodegas) you will ride “El Camino de Santiago", a path that became the most renowned of medieval pilgrimages.
The way is graced with beautiful scenery and Romanesque Architecture. Transportation by coach (auto) will also be provided when desired by the riders. The December trip will be available if filled. We anticipate the May trip to fill quickly also. More details including enticingly affordable pricing will be released soon. Interested parties should call the Foundation soon at 505-294-0800 or email info@prehorse.org
This Trip traces on horseback the historic and beautiful route of the Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Staying at traditional stops (in both luxurious inns and quaint bodegas) you will ride “El Camino de Santiago", a path that became the most renowned of medieval pilgrimages.
The way is graced with beautiful scenery and Romanesque Architecture. Transportation by coach (auto) will also be provided when desired by the riders. The December trip will be available if filled. We anticipate the May trip to fill quickly also. More details including enticingly affordable pricing will be released soon. Interested parties should call the Foundation soon at 505-294-0800 or email info@prehorse.org

- US OPEN Celebration SHOW NEWS
Bring IT whether your Registration Association is P.R.E. Mundial, IALHA, ANCCE, Cria Caballar, ANCCE-MEX, UCCE or AHAA. Bring your Horses! The Foundation is having a truly OPEN Show at the US OPEN Celebration in Katy, Texas. If your horse is inscribed/registered with one of the above Registries as a P.R.E., put on your best game face and join in the competition.
Paperwork in Order? – Now is the time to make sure your inscriptions and registrations are in order. Call or email the Registry. Cristina is ready to assist you.
505-294-0800 or registry@prehorse.org
Revision at the Show. That’s right, in addition to all the classes, competition and fun, the Foundation will be conducting a Revision with Cria Caballar Judge Mercedes Gonzalez Cort. Please contact the Registry at registry@prehorse.org
Updated Rules. The new level of competition is requiring an update in the rules. They are being written now and will be released upon completion.
COME SHOW OFF! Lets enjoy this beautiful breed and each other’s contributions to its success!
UPDATED SHOW SPONSOR LIST
Sponsors include: Oak Hill P.R.E./Currie - Show Sponsor; Silver Spur Stables/Sydow Stallions - Show Sponsor / Class Sponsor Senior Stallions; Lionheart Spanish Horses - Show Sponsor; Snowy Peaks Ranch/Nickerson - Show Sponsor; Cielito Lindo Ranch/Chuck - Show Sponsor; and Mary McDonough / Champion - Class Sponsor Absolute Best Movement.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM – Reboot
The Foundation is reinstating the STATE/REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE Program with the goals of:
This program will be a fun and rewarding one for our Member Owners and Breeders. When you get involved you won’t be re-inventing the wheel; representing the Foundation is simply doing something that is easy and already of interest to you. You already go to organized trail rides. Just take along some flyers and have them at your trailer or stall. You already go to shows. See if you can set up a table with Foundation Materials. You already have parties with horse buddies; find some horse topics and speakers to round them out. Farm owners, you already have a sales program, expand it with P.R.E. Educational Activities. The intent is that the activities of the Representatives will increase outreach to local P.R.E./Andalusian Owners wherever they can, and others to inform them about the P.R.E. Horse and Foundation Activities. We can help people understand the importance of Revision and Inscription and encourage participation in Shows, Clinics and Awards Programs. Representatives can help spread the word about our fabulous breed to increase ownership and participation. Representatives will receive annual benefits and recognition. A huge Thank You to out first Representatives (in photos at left) are Miriam Gonzales for Virginia, Holly Casman for New Mexico and Jacqueline Kennard for North Florida. We look forward to more soon! Volunteer HERE! For an outline of the Program in Word, please Click Here |
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USDF All Breeds Deadline
ALL BREEDS Award: The deadline to declare a horse for the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards for the current year is August 1 of the award year or late fees will apply. The deadline to declare a current year foal for the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards is September 30 of the award year. No declarations may be made for the current year after September 30. Link to: https://www.usdf.org/awards/all-breeds/important-info.asp Many thanks to USDF Liaison Teri Young for all her hard work in coordinating the USDF Awards and the Foundation’s Norte, Fuego and Indiano Cup Dressage Awards. |
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The IBERIAN Magazine is Online
Issue 1 of 2018 Iberian Horse Magazine has been published. As a member of the Foundation, you should have received your magazine in the mail sometime in mid-June. The Magazine is also on line HERE (http://anyflip.com/kzyq/zbtw/), so share with your friends and clients. The link was recently posted on the Foundation Facebook page where it received 883 direct hits. You can also link to the online editions through the front page of PREhorse.org. Issue 2 of 2018 Submission Deadline is August 1. Articles for this issue will include
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SUMMER FUNDRAISER
Don’t forget to participate in the Summer Fundraiser. Whether it is $5 or $500 or more, any amount helps us in our continued efforts on behalf of our Magnificent Breed. Please see our Donate page (https://www.prehorse.org/donate.html) for the many ways you can participate, or... CLICK HERE (https://www.prehorse.org/store/c7/Donate) to make a cash donation. Thank You! |
Ranch News
Send your Ranch News to director@prehorse.org and we will include it in the Newsletter and post to FB and Twitter.
Promote Your Farm. If you want your farm listed on our web site, complete the Submit Breeder Info form at the bottom of the Resource Page.
Promote Your Farm. If you want your farm listed on our web site, complete the Submit Breeder Info form at the bottom of the Resource Page.
Linda de Wilde
On Sunday July 15th, in 90 degree heat, Centella and Linda de Wilde rode down the centerline on her Fuego filly Centella de Fuego "Spark of the Fire", for their first Recognized Dressage Show together at the Champagne Classic. It was the culmination of a dream that began in 2010 when Linda and a group of Dressage friends attended the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky and witnessed the Musical Freestyle performance of Juan Manuel Muñoz Diaz riding Fuego XII for the Spanish Team. Inspired Linda began negotiations for a breeding to her P.R.E. Mare Columbia II (Kianto x Rafaga) and a filly was born in 2012. According to the ANCCE studbook, Centella de Fuego is the only black sired by Fuego. Despite some spooky moments after seeing a row of colored triangular flags used as a barrier just outside of the arena, the pair achieved a score of 61.4%. Congratulations! And many more wonderful years together. |