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Joy Van Loon & Cuatro Rios VL
Patriarca, High Point Performance Amateur Owner
Stallion 2007
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We fell in love with horses
many years ago, and when our travels led us to settle in the heart of horse
country—Lexington, KY, we decided to make our dreams a reality. A severe back
injury left Glen unable to continue his passion for riding until we discovered the
equestrian breed known as “the horse with the fine step”—El Caballo de Paso
Fino.
Glen was initially skeptical that a horse of small
stature like the Paso Fino would be a good fit for his 6’3” frame. Skepticism
was replaced with respect when he first sat astride a Paso Fino.
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evident—it was like riding controlled dynamite.” We learned what all Paso Fino fans know—Brio, or spirit, is what makes this
horse of small stature cast a powerful, tall shadow in the equestrian world.
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Our goal has been to share our passion for this
beautiful Latin American breed and make Paso Finos available to more people in
the United States. We have spent the past twenty five years perfecting our native
Kentucky champion herd of Paso Fino horses. With impeccable blood lines and
authentic Latin American trainers, our breeding and training facility in
Murray, KY has produced world and national champion Paso Finos for
years.
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We both are involved with the many aspects of
operating a horse farm of forty horses. The day to day activities fall into
Joy's arena while Glen's medical practice dominates his work week. We enjoy
trail riding on our farm and surroundings. Glen is very committed to the competitiveness of
the Show Ring and he excels in that endeavor. He has been awarded the PFHA,
Inc. High Point Senior Amateur Owner Of The Year for six consecutive years
(2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008). Glen was also awarded High Point Amateur Owner for all age groups in 2008. Criadero Cuatro Rios has a stellar reputation for breeding Paso
Finos for excellence, trainng with respect and raising each foal from birth with loving, hands-on care.
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Glen Van Loon & Cuatro Rios VL Vaquera,
National Champion 2004 and Top Ten Dam 2008
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