About the Paso Fino Horse Association

Official Paso Fino Breed Association and Registry for the U.S., South America, Central America, Canada, and Europe

The Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) was formed in 1972 to promote the Paso Fino horse and to maintain the integrity of the Registry of the PFHA.   The primary objectives of PFHA are:

1. Educate the public on the unique qualities of the Paso Fino horse and thus promote the breed.
2. Maintain and preserve the Registry of the PFHA.
3. Regulate all matters relating to the breeding, exhibition, promotion, and improvements of the Paso Fino horse.   The PFHA Constitution and Rule Book are the regulatory documents.
4. Maintain the Paso Fino Breed Standard.

PFHA is comprised of twenty-four (24) regional group affiliates which are geographically aligned and cover all fifty states as well as Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, South America, Central America, Canada, and Europe.  Click HERE for a Directory of our Regions.

PFHA is governed by the Board of Directors which is comprised of the Executive Committee and a Director from each Regional Group affiliate.   The Executive Committee is comprised of the elected officers to include the President, the Past President, the Vice President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, and three appointed directors.

PFHA provides the following services:

1. PFHA MEMBERSHIPS Individual, family, junior, business, and life memberships are available.   All memberships receive a subscription to the PFHA Official Paso Fino Horse World Magazine.   Members are eligible to participate in the PFHA sanctioned shows and recreational rider programs.   Members are encouraged to attend the annual membership convention. Click HERE to view more information about PFHA memberships.
2. PFHA HORSE REGISTRATION: PFHA maintains the official registry of over 55,000 Paso Fino horses, with DNA testing to verify parentage.
3. PFHA SANCTIONED SHOWS: PFHA sponsors an annual Grand National Championship show.   Horses must qualify to compete at the National show by accumulating the required points at the regional shows.
4. PFHA RECREATIONAL RIDER PROGRAMS: PFHA rewards members for hours spent riding their Paso Fino horse just for the pleasure of riding the smoothest horse as well as rewarding them for participating in competitive, non-show venues.
5. PFHA STALLION SERVICE AUCTION AND FABULOUS FUTURITY PROGRAM: Members can win prize money at the PFHA sanctioned shows by participating in the Stallion Service Auction and the Fabulous Futurity programs.
6. PFHA EDUCATION: PFHA trainers and judges conducts clinics throughout the year addressing all topics related to the breeding, raising, training, showing, and enjoying the Paso Fino horse.   PFHA has active Youth and Amateur Owner Committees that provide educational material.   Several PFHA regional affiliates have a network of "Ambassadors of the Breed" where people interested in the breed can test ride a Paso Fino horse.   One ride and you can see why we love our Pasos.
7. PFHA YOUTH PROGRAMS: PFHA is dedicated to increasing the youth participation at both locally, nationally, and international activities.
8. PFHA AWARDS AND RECOGNITION: Annually, the PFHA Board of Directors inducts a horse and member into the PFHA Hall of Fame.   Recognition is given to the Top Ten Stallions, Mares, Gelding, and Paso for Pleasure Riders.   Horses may also earn their Title of Proficiency, Legion of Merit, and Supreme Merit Award.

All PFHA Forms

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