PASO FINO ODYSSEY INTO THE FUTURE

The 29th Paso Fino Horse Association Grand National Show was held in Perry,
Georgia, September 17-22, 2001 with more than 800 horses competing for more
than $135,000 in prize money and awards.

Judges for the 2001 Championship were Ms. Carmen Cepero, Tampa, Florida, Dr.
Jose Laracuente, Miami, Florida, Mr. Nicanor Miranda, Miami, Florida, Mr.
Tom Walters, Magnolia, Texas and Ms. Alice Page, Kingsport, Tennessee.

Inducted into the Paso Fino Horse Association Hall of Fame was long-time
breeder and exhibitor, Mr. Fred Moretti, also a USA Equestrian and PFHA
Steward and Chairperson of the USA Equestrian Paso Fino Committee. Mr. and
Mrs. Tom and Mary Uelsmann were also honored as inductees along with the
stallion, Majestuoso.

Below is a partial list of results. For a complete list please visit the
USA Equestrian web site at
www.equestrian.org/press/CompetitionResults/National/ .
Bella Forma Colts/Stallions
El Chino De El Batey, owner & exhibitor Isidoro Morales
Bella Forma Mares/Fillies
Catalina Del Paso, owner/exhibitor Denise Boorman
Paso Pleasure Stallions/Colts
El Tejano De Painted Star, owner- Lois Rogers, exhibitor Pat Figueroa
Performance Gelding
El Horizonte, owner- Sol Lopez, exhibitor Efrain Ruiz
Performance Mare
Cancion De Sun Haven, owner Mauricio Estrada, exhibitor Jaime Suarez
Fino Stallion
JLM's Jaranero, owner Barbara Perich, exhibitor- Jaime Suarez
Fino Mare
Pokahontas De La Vina, owner Ashley Batista, exhibitor Javier Suarez
Versatility
Baquiano, owner Richard Kohler, exhibitor- Kertrin Kohler

USA Equestrian Inc., as the National Equestrian Federation of the U.S., is the regulatory body for the Olympic and World Championship sports of dressage, driving, endurance, eventing, reining, show jumping, and vaulting, as well as 19 other breeds and disciplines of equestrian competition. As the country's largest multi-breed organization, the Federation has over 77,000 members and recognizes more than 2,800 competitions nationwide each year. It governs all aspects of competition, including educating and licensing all judges, stewards, and technical delegates who officiate at these shows.