Introduction:

For over 35 years, the Southern California Peruvian Paso Horse Club (SCPPHC) has been on of the largest and most active clubs in the nation.  With a large membership of active breeders, trainers, owners and aficionados, the SCPPHC sponsors three championship shows where members can earn points toward the club's annual High Point Award, "El Merito", and the distinguished lifetime award "El Supremo".  All shows are approved by the North American Peruvian Horse Association (NAPHA), and are operated in accordance with the national organization's rules.

Club officers are elected each year, with activities scheduled throughout the year.  Members can participate in exhibitions, parades, open shows and demonstrations.  The Club sponsors trail rides or clinics in various scenic Southern California locations, an annual awards banquet and general membership meetings.  The newsletter, "For Beat Notes", is published quarterly for the members.  The Club also supports promotional activities related to spreading the word about this wonderful breed of horse.

Membership:

Owner/Breeder Individual Membership

Available to individual owners or breeders, who are at least 1/2 owner of a registered, purebred Peruvian Paso horse at the time of application.  If the horse is sold or dies during the club membership year (January to December), the owner must notify the SCPPHC secretary within 30 days.

Owner/Breeder Family Membership

Available to a Family owner or Breeder, where at least one member of the family is at least 1/2 owner of a registered, purebred Peruvian Paso Horse at the time of application.  If the horse is sold or dies during the club membership year (January to December), the owner must notify the SCPPHC secretary within 30 days.

Aficionado Membership

Available to individuals interested in the Peruvian Paso Horse, who are not at least 1/2 owner of a registered, purebred Peruvian Paso horse at time of application.

Aficionado Family Membership

Available to families interested in the Peruvian Paso Horse, who are not at least 1/2 owner of a registered, purebred Peruvian Paso horse at time of application.

Aficionado/Owner Junior Membership

Available for boys or girls, 18 years or younger, who do not qualify under Owner/Breeder Family Membership.  This membership provides accrual of points for High Point Junior.

Board:

The SCPPHC Board consists of seven members:  President; Vice-President; Secretary; Treasurer; and three Directors.  Each position is elected for a one-year term from January to December.  Nomination forms are sent out in September and any member in good standing can be nominated for any Board position.  The President for the current year can choose to re-run for office, or decline the President position and automatically assume a Director position for the subsequent year.  The ballots are sent out by October and all members are eligible to vote.  The election is held at the Membership and election meeting in November where all the ballots are tallied.  The candidates with the majority votes in each category wins.  All members are encouraged to be active in the club and seek elective office if interested.  The duties for each Board position are outlined on this page.

Shows:

The SCPPHC sponsors three shows each year.  The Spring Classic is generally held in April and offers the first show of the season for Southern California exhibitors.  It's a good opportunity for horses just entering the show ring or preparing horses for the show season.  The Annual Awards Banquet is also held in conjunction with this show.  The Pacific Coast Show is offered during the summer months and is hoted in the Ventura/Santa Barbara region.  The October Grand Championship Show is the final show of the year, and has a Halloween theme with a costume class and other fun activities.  Volunteers from the SCPPHC are responsible for the show management.  Those roles are outlined on this page.

Show Awards:

See this page for a full listing.

Show Ratings:

Points are calculated from the results of all SCPPHC approved shows.  Year End Awards are announced at the Annual Awards Banquet and in the Four Beat Notes Newsletter.  Shows are rated as follows:

•  Class A Show is one in which 80 or more purebred horses at a show which meets the minimum requirements (see below).

•  Class B Show is one in which 79 or fewer purebred horses at show which meets the minimum requirements (see below).

•  Class C Show is an SCPPHC approved show or open show that does not meet minimum requirements, but offers at least six purebred classes.

Class A or B Minimum Requirements:

Halter

Fillies & Mares 3 or more classes

Colts & Stallions 3 or more classes

Geldings 1 or more classes

Performance

Geldings in Bit 1 or more classes

Mares in Bit 1 or more classes

Stallions in Bit 1 or more classes

Pleasure in Bit 2 or more classes

Junior Class 1 or more classes

Show Points:

Points are calculated from the results of all SCPPHC approved shows.  Points are accumulated as follows:

All point accumulations begin with the date of membership, and are not retroactive.  Certificates are awarded from 1st place to 5th place on accumulated points for each of the awarded categories.  See this page for a list of the awards.

Paper copy published June 2007; web content exact copy, except for notations to additional pages.