Paso Fino Horse Association

Mission Statement: The Mission of the Paso Fino Horse Association is to protect and maintain the integrity of the Registry, and the natural characteristics and heritage of the Paso Fino Horse; promote and enhance the appeal and versatility of the Paso Fino Horse; and provide and support member services. As the Paso Fino horse rocketed to popularity during the 50's and 60's, a need for an association to manage this breed became prevalent. In 1972, a group formed the first association, the Paso Fino Owners and Breeders Association, which was a non-profit organization dedicated to organizing and recognizing the Paso Fino breed. The association (known today as the Paso Fino Horse Association) started with only a dozen shows and a handful of registered horses, but has now grown to 24 regions that encompass over 4500 members and 57,000 registered horses. The PFHA seeks to "represent the Paso Fino horse to the American public," and it does so by holding training clinics, sponsoring shows and demonstrations, hosting trail rides, and publishing materials to educate people about the breed, including the Paso Fino Horse World magazine. The PFHA provides programs and competitions for members that allow a wide variety of involvement and activities surrounding the Paso Fino breed.