‘Region 3 News’

IALHA Region 3 member, Janita Smith, is hosting this clinic taught by Howard and Erica Peet on May 18, 2013.  The clinic will take place from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Lola Raye Stables in Richmond, Illinois.   This clinic is one in a series offered by the Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse (FPSH) [...]

      Here is a great opportunity to be a part of IALHA's goal to promote Andalusians and Lusitanos in the horseworld and public in general. Some of us have regularly represented IALHA at Equine Expos, regional horse shows, and State Horse Fairs, and others might enjoy promoting the association and breeds in other [...]

Jance Fischer of Grayslake, Illinois shares this story: Mario Contreras and his Equestrian Troupe showcase the Andalusian & Lusitano Horse. Mario Contreras and his Equestrian Troupe performed at St. James Farm in Wheaton, Illinois for their recent Family Field Day Celebration. Mario and his troupe have been performing there for several years and their performances are [...]

Are you aware of  Andalusian/Lusitano events or programs in your area?  Is there a special horse or trainer that could  be part of our Ambassador program?  Is there a regional or local club you’d like people to know?  Do you know of an Andalusian, Lusitano or half-Andalusian that is excelling at a sport in your area?  Send your [...]

Mario A Contreras Mario A. Contreras has been a wonderful friend to our breed for many years. He promotes Andalusians on a daily basis with the Medieval Times venues around the country. Each year, thousands of people fall in love with the magnificent steeds of war from a bygone era his shows promote. His ability to [...]

Nancy Holman   I have been in love with the Andalusian and Lusitano horses for years. As a child I had horse and unicorn pictures on the wall. Most of them look like our horses. Years ago (1996) a friend , Lisa Diersen, encouraged a group of us to fly with her to New York. There [...]

                                     Photo by Jodi Cieslak               John Rock of Jay Stables                                           This year, the IALHA is delighted to honor John Rock as the 2011 IALHA Amateur Horseman of the Year. John and his wife Karen operate Jay Stables in Big Rock, Illinois, where they proudly stand Heroe MAC and maintain a small but high-quality [...]

 Victoria of Fox Run    Nothing about Victoria of Fox Run’s life could ever be considered ‘ordinary’, from her conception by ‘Pony Express’ to her life at the Kentucky Horse Park. In the pre-Fed Ex Saturday delivery days, Piper came into heat on Memorial Day Weekend, and we were very anxious to get started. The [...]